[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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[Live Band] Recommended Songs to Hype Up Year-End and New Year Parties (2026) (61–70)
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
Vaundy’s vocals beautifully depict lost time and a yearning for the past.
Selected as the song for a Maruha Nichiro commercial, this piece was released in May 2020.
It’s included on the album “strobo” and was reportedly crafted with live performances in mind.
The lyrics, which convey the importance of human connections and memories, might just bring tears to your eyes.
If you sing it as entertainment at a year-end or New Year’s party, it will surely create a wonderful moment that unites the whole room.
Racing into the NightYOASOBI
This is the first digital-only single by YOASOBI, a male-female duo that operates in a contemporary combination of singer-songwriter and Vocaloid producer.
Based on a novel’s story, its lyrics and fast-paced modern arrangement turned it into a breakout hit.
Although it was the unit’s first release, it’s also known as one of YOASOBI’s signature songs.
In 2021, an English version titled “Into The Night” was released, so if you want to go a bit unconventional with your cover choice, that might be a good pick.
With the level of recognition it enjoyed—so popular you could hardly go a day in 2020 without hearing it—it’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for year-end or New Year’s party entertainment.
Dreamy Journeythe peggies
the peggies, a three-piece girls’ band that announced an indefinite hiatus as of September 30, 2022.
Their 1st single, “Dreamy Journey,” was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS.
With a brisk arrangement carrying a cute vocal, it’s brimming with a refreshing energy that makes it perfect even as entertainment for year-end and New Year parties.
It’s a catchy rock tune with a light, snappy ensemble and memorable chorus that makes you want to sing along.
Funny Bunnythe pillows
You can’t talk about 90s alternative rock without this band! Their pure, almost childlike lyrics resonate with just about anyone.
Since The Pillows are a three-piece band, it’s also great that you don’t need a big setup like keyboards or a second guitar when performing at year-end parties and the like.
It’s a song everyone can sing along to and really get pumped up!
Let’s smileyonige
This is the song Warau by yonige, the female two-piece band that made their name known with their signature track Avocado.
As the title suggests, it’s a fun song with the theme “Let’s all laugh!” It was used in an au commercial from the familiar Santaro series.
Let’s laugh off both the good and the bad things that happened this year and welcome the next year with a refreshed spirit!
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
One of singer-songwriter Aimyon’s signature songs, “I Want to Tell You I Love You.” It’s a funky, upbeat dance tune.
As you can see in this video, it sounds cool even when a man sings it! Let’s sing it with raw, rough-around-the-edges energy, like we’re purging all the year’s poison! It’s a song everyone can get hyped up to together.
rose flowerkururi
This is the song “Bara no Hana” by Quruli, a rock band whose laid-back vibe and emotional worldview are irresistibly captivating.
The drums keep a steady, understated rhythm that feels wonderfully pleasant to listen to.
It’s a perfect cover choice for those who don’t want a somber mood but don’t have a setup for loud performance.
Even without a full band, a small ensemble—just percussion and acoustic guitar—would surely sound fantastic!
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Both year-end and New Year parties are all about getting lively, so if you’re looking for a fun song that’s well-known across generations and really gets the crowd going, this is it.
It has a strong dance-rock feel, so locking into the rhythm is key, but there aren’t many patterns in each part, so once you memorize the phrases, the performance itself isn’t difficult.
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!