Ideas for stage events and attractions that will liven up a school festival
At the school festival’s stage event, many of you are probably wondering what your class should perform.
The ideas are endless—bingo tournaments, rakugo storytelling, TikTok dances, a cappella, and more.
Let’s fill the venue with smiles through productions that showcase everyone’s individuality and surprise the audience.
Here, we introduce a variety of stage plans that everyone can enjoy from preparation to the big day, while captivating the crowd.
You’re sure to find the perfect act for your class!
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Dance / dance-related performances (11–20)
TikTok #Tried Dancing Stage
These days, many of us can’t live without TikTok—when we have a spare moment, we end up watching it and suddenly time has vanished.
Among the content, dance videos are fun to watch and to perform.
So how about taking that to the stage? Mix together classic TikTok dance anthems, some slightly more challenging tracks, and the latest hit songs, and put on a group “we tried dancing” medley.
It’s sure to create a strong sense of unity on stage.
Freestyle basketball
Freestyle basketball is like a fusion of ball-handling and breakdancing.
Even if you don’t know much about basketball, its coolness will draw you in.
If you have dance experience—or especially if you’ve played basketball—why not give it a try? Match your favorite music and pull off a variety of tricks to wow everyone! You can do it solo, but performing with a few people makes for an impressive group show!
Theater, Performing Arts, and Expressive Arts (1–10)
musical
When it comes to stage performances, musicals are a classic choice.
Start by deciding on the story you want to perform.
You can pick an existing work, and it’s fine to add your own twist to it.
Choosing a piece that many people are likely familiar with, or one with videos you can reference, will probably make rehearsals go more smoothly.
Also, glamorous costumes are one of the big appeals of musicals.
Be sure to pay attention to the costume details—they alone can dramatically enhance the overall atmosphere.
fashion show
Many people have either attended a fashion show or seen one on TV.
How about recreating one yourself? The process of each person coming up with outfits freely is fun, and watching them one after another keeps the audience excited.
Start by deciding on the concept and direction of the fashion show itself—for example, “transforming with magic” or “showcasing cute fashion.” And when it comes to fashion shows, the background music is also important.
Choose something upbeat.
hero show
How about putting on a hero show popular with young children at your school’s culture festival? If you divide roles—voices handled by the drama club and performances by the sports teams—I think the quality will improve.
Preparing original costumes and a script and practicing together will also deepen your bonds with friends.
theater
When you want to work on something as a whole class, a play is a perfect fit.
A play is a theatrical performance put on a stage.
Prepare an original story or use an anime or movie as your theme—pick a story you like and practice it.
Some people may not feel comfortable going on stage.
In that case, you can have them handle lighting, costumes, sound, and so on.
Discuss and assign roles so everyone can participate and have fun.
You can also combine it with an instrumental performance or a choir.
Live painting
Have you ever watched live painting? These days, you often see it at event venues and music festivals.
It takes time to finish, but the brush moves so smoothly—as if it can already see what’s there—that you end up forgetting the time and getting completely absorbed.
Watching a painting come to life is truly moving.