[Band Performance] Recommended Songs to Liven Up Year-end/New Year Parties [2026]
As the season for year-end and New Year parties approaches, many of us struggle to decide on a performance.
If you’re in a band, showcasing a live set is definitely an option.
Still, when you consider the age range of the crowd and what fits your skill level, it can be hard to land on the right idea.
If you’re going to perform, you want everyone to have a great time.
In this article, we’ve gathered songs that are sure to liven up your party performance! We’ve focused on widely known tracks across generations and winter-themed pieces—use this as a reference!
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[Band Performance] Recommended Songs That Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties [2026] (71–80)
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
Tatsuya Kitani is a singer-songwriter who also works as a bassist—performing with his own band and supporting Yorushika—and has a background as a Vocaloid producer.
The title track of his second EP, “Aono Sumika,” was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
Even the intro features rapidly shifting ensemble parts, so it’s essential not only to practice individually but also to lock in as a band.
With its brisk, exhilarating drive, this rock tune will add flair to year-end or New Year’s parties if you can perform it all the way through.
cherrysupittsu
Spitz’s most famous song is “Cherry.” It’s a classic that still plays frequently all over Japan.
Even people who aren’t from the era and haven’t really listened to it know not just the melody but even the lyrics—a true monster hit.
If you just cover this one, the whole venue will break into a sing-along chorus!
lightHanbureddāzu
Formed for a school festival under the tagline “Never-Ending Adolescence” and making their major-label debut in 2020, Humbreaders are a four-piece rock band.
Their fourth digital-only single, Hikari, is a straightforward rock tune written as the opening theme for the TV anime Shinobi no Ittoki.
With its driving beat, prominent bassline, and sprightly guitar sound, it’s a song every band member has fun performing—highly recommended live.
It’s a pop number guaranteed to liven up year-end and New Year parties.
rainbowFujifaburikku
Fujifabric is a three-piece rock band that has continued performing with the remaining members even after the sudden passing of its central figure, Masahiko Shimura, in 2009.
Their fifth single, “Niji,” became a hot topic again in 2018—thirteen years after its release—when it was featured as an insert song in the film Rainbow Days.
Distinct from Fujifabric’s earlier work, its sprightly rock ensemble, paired with a striking vocal, offers a pleasing listening experience.
With a straightforward yet lyrical arrangement that’s irresistibly catchy, it’s a rock tune guaranteed to get crowds going at live shows and parties alike.
Haneuma RiderPorunogurafiti
The two-piece rock band Porno Graffitti has attracted attention since their debut with their catchy, highly pop-leaning songs and has released numerous hit tunes.
Their 20th single, “Haneuma Rider,” used in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial, is an energizing number whose dynamism evokes the title’s imagery.
Although the tempo is relaxed relative to the melody, the finely articulated beat creates a sense of speed, so keep that in mind when performing as a band.
It’s a well-known song that livens up any event and a rock tune everyone can sing along to.
meringuemakaroni enpitsu
Formed at a music university, Macaroni Enpitsu is a four-piece rock band whose songs, known for their lyrical world, have gained popularity.
Their first major release, the digital-only single “Meringue,” was chosen as the theme song for JR SKISKI’s 2020–2021 campaign.
The rapidly shifting beats and ensemble—dynamics included—require careful attention, as they can sound disjointed without tight cohesion from the band.
Packed with a variety of arrangements within a single track, it’s a winter song that bands can enjoy performing together.
Gather round! Party people!Yabai T-shatsu Yasan
Hugely popular with the younger generation, this is one of YabaT’s signature songs.
It’s a fun track perfect for when you want to get hyped, with a catchy chorus that really sticks in your head—a true killer tune.
Since they’re a three-piece band and nothing is too technically demanding, I think it’s easy to cover.