Dance music that hypes up school festivals and cultural festivals
Introducing recommended dance music for school cultural festivals! At cultural festivals, many people want to perform dance routines on stage, right? There are also those who want to choose exciting songs as BGM for booths and stalls.
In this article, we’ve gathered trending Japanese dance tracks, so if you’re looking for songs for your cultural or school festival, be sure to check them out! You can also see the choreography for the dances, so use it as a reference!
- Dance/popular songs ranking for the school cultural festival
- [Culture and School Festival Songs] A curated selection of popular and hit songs to brighten up your venues and events!
- Recommended costumes for the dance stage at the school festival
- Popular band songs that hype up cultural and school festivals & recommended latest hit songs
- Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026]
- [For High School Students] A roundup of recommended attractions for the school festival
- [For School Culture Festivals] A Selection of Hype Dance Tracks [2026]
- Hype it up! Western songs to rock your school festival
- It’s lit! Western dance tracks that always kill at school culture festivals
- Dance songs that will liven up entertainment/acts recommended for men
- [High School] Perform at the Cultural Festival Live! A Collection of Exciting Japanese Band Songs
- K-pop You’ll Want to Dance to at the School Festival! Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Dance Numbers
- Youthful songs recommended as theme songs and openings for cultural and school festivals
Dance music to hype up a school cultural festival (1–10)
NananananiroPerfume
It’s an intriguing track whose music video shows the three members in a natural, unadorned state—setting it apart from Perfume’s usual electro, near-futuristic vibe.
As the MV suggests, the song features distinctly Chinese-inspired elements in its spirituality, melodies, and timbres, which leave a strong impression.
It’s full of a different kind of charm from Perfume’s usual style, and it feels great to sing along—especially at karaoke—while reading the lyrics.
As an electro dance tune, it’s guaranteed to get everyone moving to the music.
Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI
This is a perfect song for anyone performing a dance at a school or cultural festival.
Released by SEKAI NO OWARI in September 2023, it was also used as the opening theme for season 25 of the anime One Piece.
With its powerful message and memorable melody, it inspires courage in listeners.
The lyrics, which emphasize the importance of turning weakness into strength, are ideal for expressing through dance.
Its up-tempo, energetic sound is sure to hype up any festival as background music.
The track is also included on the album Nautilus, released in March 2024.
A flood of customersDAOKO × MIYAVI
The theme song for the film Diner, starring Tatsuya Fujiwara.
It’s a collaborative track by world-renowned guitarist MIYAVI and rapper DAOKO.
The music video was overseen by Mika Ninagawa, who also directed the film, with Michihiko Yanai joining as creative director.
The electro-infused sound and MIYAVI’s delicate yet powerful guitar will get your body moving.
As a collaboration between two accomplished artists, the track is not only undeniably cool but also packed with captivating elements that make it a true standout.
Dance music that gets the crowd going at school festivals (11–20)
MasterplanBE:FIRST
BE:FIRST’s new song carries a powerful message that connects the past and the future.
The lyrics express a challenge that transcends conventions and a determination to carve out their own destiny, sure to resonate with listeners.
Released in April 2024, the single also includes “Glorious,” which was chosen as the support song for the 102nd All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It’s a perfect track for dance performances at school and cultural festivals.
Energetic and uplifting, the song encourages the passion and spirit of challenge in the younger generation.
3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises
The morning assembly exercise song that became a hot topic in the 2019 drama features an energetic rhythm and distinctive choreography.
Although it has no lyrics, it seems to express the vitality and unity of high school students.
It appears repeatedly in the drama and captured viewers’ hearts.
It also went viral on social media, becoming a social phenomenon as many people posted dance challenge videos.
The choreography was created by an instructor from a well-known dance school and has drawn attention for its sharp moves.
It’s a perfect track for anyone looking to energize a culture festival or school festival.
Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts
This is a track by Creepy Nuts, a group that represents Japan’s hip-hop scene.
Released in January 2024, it was used as the opening theme for season 2 of the anime “MASHLE: MAGIC AND MUSCLES.” Featuring a powerful beat and an uplifting message, the song celebrates self-affirmation and the spirit of taking on challenges.
Its lyrics, which give listeners courage and energy, are perfect for performing a dance at school or cultural festivals—and creating original choreography would be a lot of fun, too.
The song has gained strong popularity both in Japan and abroad, ranking high on the Billboard Global 200.
It’s also been widely talked about on social media, capturing the hearts of many.
LEAP HIGH! ~To tomorrow, with all we’ve got~ME:I
This is a ME:I song that portrays the positive spirit of young people chasing their dreams.
It’s an uptempo, energetic pop track with distinctive dance performances.
Released in September 2023 as the theme song for PRODUCE 101 JAPAN THE GIRLS, it symbolizes the participants’ determination toward their dreams.
Its hopeful sound and bright melody energize listeners, making it a perfect choice to hype up audiences as a dance number at school festivals and cultural events.
Embraced by a wide range of listeners—especially younger generations—it has also received high praise among fans.