Ideas for entertainment and performances to liven up a birthday party
At birthday parties celebrating family, friends, or a significant other, there are often performances or fun activities, right?
Some of you may be looking for an act to present alongside a gift or message for someone special.
In this article, we’ve gathered a variety of fun ideas that both celebrate the guest of honor and fill the venue with laughter.
We’ll introduce activities you can rehearse in advance and games everyone can enjoy together.
Along with words of gratitude and gifts, be sure to check out these performances that will bring smiles to everyone’s faces.
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Ideas for Performances and Activities to Liven Up a Birthday Party (11–20)
Release exercise
With over 1.7 million subscribers, the hugely popular YouTuber Amenbo Plus has released a buzzworthy track called “Kaihou Exercise.” Its addictive beat and laugh-out-loud lyrics are guaranteed to get stuck in your head after just one listen! After indulging in party dishes at a birthday celebration, it could be fun to play this song for some light exercise—or even dance along together.
If you’re aiming for laughs, pick this trending track and make your birthday party truly unforgettable!
rhythm-based comedy bit
At a birthday party, people might pester you to “Do something!” Wouldn’t it be cool if you could whip out a quick act on the spot? I recommend a rhythm-based bit that also works great as a one-shot gag.
As the name suggests, a rhythm bit is a performance done to a beat.
For example, how about a routine like Joiman’s, famous for their “na-na-na-na~ na-na-na-na~”? It’s a simple format: move your body to the rhythm and perform a rap stringing together unrelated words.
It’s easy for beginners to pick up.
If you work in birthday-related words to the rap, you’ll likely get even more laughs from everyone around you.
Sazae-san dance
With that striking appearance timed to the intro everyone knows, the venue will surely be filled with surprise, cheers, and laughter! The choreography is very simple.
As shown in this video, it would also be fun to replace Sazae-san’s face with a photo of the birthday honoree.
Celebration Song
What a lovely idea to give a song as a birthday gift.
If you put your feelings for that special someone into a melody, it will surely touch their heart.
It’s great to sing together, and surprising them by performing a song you’ve practiced is also a wonderful option.
Choosing a favorite artist’s song or adding original lyrics will make it even more special.
If you give it along with a present or a bouquet, it’s sure to create a moving moment.
Why not use the power of music to make the birthday even more beautiful? It will surely become an unforgettable memory.
Impersonation contest
If you want a memorable act for a birthday party, a celebrity impressions contest is perfect.
Imitations of family, friends, or famous people make for a performance everyone can laugh about together.
Even if it’s not perfect, the charm of impressions is how they lighten the mood.
If you perform them along with birthday wishes and a gift, the guest of honor is sure to be delighted.
With practice, you can get even closer to the real thing.
As entertainment everyone can enjoy, be sure to include an impressions contest at your party.
flash mob
We’re planning a flash mob for a birthday party at an izakaya.
The server taking orders and even the other customers are actually all dancers.
If we suddenly start dancing in the restaurant to AKB48’s “Namida Surprise!”, it’s sure to get everyone hyped.
Ideas for Party Games and Performances to Liven Up a Birthday Party (21–30)
Cotton candy balloon decorations
How about balloon decorations shaped like cotton candy for a birthday party? Fluffy, floating cotton candy can be made by inflating balloons with helium so they float.
Just glue colored cotton onto the balloons and you’re done.
Liven up the party with a colorful cotton candy display.