[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 to Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties (2026) (41–50)
DansharismUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
This is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai, a band that champions everyday-life loud rock.
It was released digitally on December 20, 2024, with the music video dropping the same day.
Perfect for the year-end cleaning season, the track centers on the theme of decluttering.
The lyrics humorously and relatably capture the struggle of trying to sort out unwanted items but getting stuck because of memories and lingering attachments.
Crank up this explosive tune and get yourself hyped!
I don’t want to get out of my futon.Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai
Have you seen the McDonald’s commercial featuring the hugely popular actress Sari Ito, who’s in high demand for dramas and films? She looks super cute waddling along all puffy and bundled up.
The song playing in that CM is Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai’s “I Don’t Want to Get Out of the Futon.” It’s a track that just repeats “It’s so cold I don’t want to get out of my futon!!,” and it’s guaranteed to be fun whether you’re singing it or listening to it.
With a heavy, headbanging sound reminiscent of heavy metal plus comical lyrics, make sure to lean into that contrast when you sing!
RIVER10-FEET
A track included on 10-FEET’s second album, REALIFE.
It’s melodic hardcore with a somewhat nostalgic vibe and is very popular at live shows.
Born from experiences the band had while living near the Kamo River in Kyoto, the song uses a river as a metaphor to express the flow and changes of life.
If you perform it as an act at a year-end or New Year’s party, its powerful sound and relatable lyrics are sure to bring the whole venue together and get everyone fired up.
The Zero Sense10-FEET
Its powerful sound gives you a strong push forward! It’s a track by the Kyoto-based three-piece band 10-FEET, included on their ninth album, “COLLINS,” released in December 2022.
The song was chosen as the ending theme for the film “THE FIRST SLAM DUNK.” It’s an incredibly cool piece that combines a thick, full-band sound with tense synth phrases.
Listening to it will feel like it lights a fire in your heart! Perfect for entertainment at year-end or New Year’s parties.
SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
Formed within the music club at Kanto Gakuin University, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION—known by fans as Ajikan—released this track as their 14th single.
Chosen as the main theme for the film “Solanin,” it’s a rock number whose memorable guitar arpeggios and driving rhythm section beats linger in your ears.
With lyrics set in winter and a lyrical melody that evokes the song’s narrative, it’s a perfect fit for live shows right in the heart of the season, such as around New Year’s.
It’s a refreshing yet wistful number that will liven up events as entertainment for year-end and New Year parties.
RewriteASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION
A four-piece rock band, ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, known for their straightforward messages and solid rock sound that appeal to a wide range of listeners, released this track as their fifth single.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist and is a major hit, also known as the band’s first anime tie-in.
With a driving, live-ready tempo, it’s perfect for livening up year-end or New Year’s parties.
The performance is relatively easy as well, making it a recommended rock tune even for those not very accustomed to playing instruments.
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
Known by the nickname “Bump,” this is the fifth single by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, formed by four members who have known each other since kindergarten.
The calm vocals over a wistful acoustic guitar arpeggio evoke the image of a winter sky.
With its relaxed tempo, it’s easy for bands to play together, and its subtly dry, wintry atmosphere makes it a great choice to perform as entertainment at year-end or New Year parties.
Whether the gathering is lively or a place to sip drinks quietly, it fits right in—an ideal winter song for anyone looking to perform with a band during the holiday season.