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[2026] For cherished memories: A roundup of hype cheer songs for cultural and school festivals
At school festivals, there are exhibits, food stalls, various events, and stage performances, right?
At some schools, they even choose a theme song each year to make the festival even more exciting.
Do you ever find it hard to decide which songs to pick for the different moments?
In this article, we’ll spotlight cheer songs that fit perfectly with school festivals.
While many people associate them with sports, there are also songs that cheer you on in life and tracks that capture that perfect youthful vibe for a school festival—so use this as a reference!
[2026] For treasured memories: A roundup of cheer songs to hype up your school cultural festivals (1–10)
Be blueNEW!Penthouse
A high-octane rock sound that grabs the heart—this is a fiery cheer song crafted by Penthouse.
Released for streaming in February 2026, it was chosen as the broadcast theme song for the 6th National Intercollegiate Mixed-Gender Ekiden.
While retaining the band’s signature sophisticated, soulful flair, the drums and guitars generate a powerful forward momentum.
Its worldview—depicting people running through with faith in a fleeting moment of brilliance, even while burdened by doubt and frustration—is a perfect fit for students working hard toward cultural and school festivals.
When everyone unites their voices to sing the chorus, the venue’s energy will soar, and those irreplaceable memories of youth will shine even brighter!
STARSNEW!Snow Man
STARS, characterized by its dynamic beats and liberating melodies, is a dance number that instantly brightens any school or cultural festival stage.
Released digitally by the male idol group Snow Man in February 2026, it was selected as the theme song for TBS Sports 2026.
Its energetic worldview, packed with encouragement for taking on challenges, is perfect for moments when everyone comes together to achieve something.
With a refreshing build-up that feels like the horizon opening toward the chorus, it drives the venue’s excitement to a peak.
It’s a pop tune that powerfully supports anyone standing at a new starting line—why not let it color your irreplaceable memories?
FiveNEW!arashi
A heartwarming, uplifting pop song performed by a beloved, nationally renowned group.
それは、デビュー曲「A・RA・SHI」を想起させる仕掛けを特徴としており、これまでの歩みを思わせる爽やかなメロディが響く。
Released in March 2026 as a culmination of the group’s work, this song holds special significance leading into the dome tour starting the same month.
Its light, bright sound makes it perfect as background music for a school festival where everyone unites and prepares together.
Highly recommended for those who want to create the best memories with friends and for anyone looking to move forward with positivity.
Why not amplify those irreplaceable youth moments even more with this track?
Give it everything you’ve got!NEW!FRUITS ZIPPER
If you want to fill the school festival stage with electrifying energy, this track is an absolute must! It’s a cheer song that perfectly blends cuteness with the intensity of competition, featuring an exhilarating sound crafted by RYOJI of Ketsumeishi, who handled the lyrics and co-composition.
Released by FRUITS ZIPPER in March 2026, it was chosen as the 2026 theme song for MBS’s “MBS Baseball Park.” The fast-paced, rhythmic melody alone will fire you up.
It’s perfect for moments when everyone wants to unite and get hyped—like class performances or dance showcases.
Why not whip towels in the air and create a frenzy together with the audience?
Be OkayNEW!LINDBERG
An encouraging song that gently stands by everyone who keeps looking forward and doing their best, even while tasting setbacks and frustration.
Set to the band’s signature crisp sound and poppy melody, it portrays the resolve to rise again, even while hurt.
This track was released in April 2026 by LINDBERG, a group that has led Japan’s pop-rock scene.
It has also drawn attention for being chosen as the 2026 theme song for ABC’s professional baseball broadcasts.
Beyond the heat of sports, the song offers a universal cheer for people who devote themselves earnestly to everyday life.
Give it a listen together when you hit a wall while preparing for a school or cultural festival, or when you want to deepen your class bonds.
It’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.
ikigai (a reason for living; the thing that gives one’s life meaning and purpose)NEW!SUPER BEAVER
A passionate piece that unites everyone’s hearts at cultural and school festivals spent with irreplaceable friends.
SUPER BEAVER’s “Ikigai” was released for streaming in December 2025 as a support song for athletes heading into Fuji TV’s coverage of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
It’s a powerful rock anthem that affirms the day-to-day accumulation leading up to the big stage while capturing the exhilaration of heading there, and the straightforward words sung by vocalist Ryuta Shibuya strike a chord.
It’s a perfect song you’ll want to hum together with your friends when you want to boost class unity or ease pre-performance nerves.
one secondNEW!SixTONES
It’s a SixTONES track whose powerful message quietly gives a push to friends striving toward their goals and truly strikes a chord.
Centered on the value of invisible, accumulated effort that draws in those split-second moments that decide the outcome, the song was announced in January 2026 as the Nippon TV “2026 Athlete Support Song.” With rich vocals and a driving sound, it compellingly depicts the force to move forward.
Beyond sports broadcasts, it’s also perfect for moments like cultural or school festivals where everyone comes together to create something as one.
It’s sure to make those irreplaceable times with your friends even more passionate and moving.