Many students look forward to the annual cultural and school festivals! There are all kinds of events like food stalls, exhibits, and volunteer performances! In the midst of all that, you probably spend lots of time preparing for the festival and practicing your performance with your close friends, right? In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of friendship-themed songs that are perfect for cultural and school festivals! They’re great for band performances, dance routines, festival theme songs, or even background music for videos! Find the perfect track to color your wonderful memories with your dear friends.
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Friendship Songs That Hype Up School Festivals (1–10)
DREAMERIkuta Rira

This heartwarming song, set to a gentle acoustic tone, sings of a deep love for music and a passionate pursuit of dreams.
In Rira Ikuta’s true-to-herself words, it conveys a strong will to keep singing in her own way and gratitude toward the important people who support her.
Brimming with hope that shines like a starry sky, this work was included on the single “Hyakka Ryouran,” released in March 2025.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival, as you cheer on each other’s dreams.
PLAYERSYOASOBI

Set to a breezy pop tune that kicks off with the shout of “Play on!”, YOASOBI paints a picture of joyful moments spent with friends.
While looking back on shared memories, the song’s standout feature is its uplifting message about facing forward and moving ahead.
Released in March 2025 as part of the PlayStation 30th anniversary project “Project: MEMORY CARD,” it has also drawn attention as the CM song featuring Nanase Nishino and VTuber Usada Pekora.
It’s the perfect track for anyone who cherishes bonds and memories with friends, as well as for students gearing up for school festivals and events.
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.
Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.
With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.
Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.
It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.
A bouquet for meAdo

A refreshing pop song produced by HoneyWorks, filled with self-affirmation and gratitude, has arrived! Ado’s powerful vocals match perfectly with the bright, uplifting melody.
The song carries a warm message that stays close to the listener’s heart, celebrating everyday little joys and hard work.
Selected as the tie-in song for Coca-Cola’s canned coffee “Georgia” commercial airing from March 2025, it will also be included on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” scheduled for release in April 2025.
It’s the perfect track to color the moments of getting ready for a school festival or practicing for a performance with friends.
Highly recommended for times when you want to encourage yourself and face forward together with your crew.
existenceWANIMA

This song features a warm melody filled with gratitude and prayers for family that truly resonates.
Memories of growing up in a seaside town and days spent with loved ones are expressed in gentle words, conveying WANIMA’s sincere feelings.
Flowing comfortably at a medium tempo, the track preserves the band’s core rock sound while ambitiously venturing into more emotional expression.
It was selected as the Mother’s Day campaign theme song for Hana Cupid in March 2025 and was used in a commercial featuring actor Shohei Miura.
It’s the perfect track for times when you’re working hard with friends to prepare for school festivals, or when you want to deepen bonds with your teammates.
WANIMA’s message-driven music is highly recommended for anyone who wants to share their feelings for someone important.
FRIENDS!!!imase

This is a heartwarming song that gently celebrates the beauty and importance of friendship.
It carefully portrays the bond with close friends who understand each other the moment they meet, the awkwardness of reconnecting after a long time, and the feelings toward a tie that never changes.
Featuring a groovy rhythm and light, breezy vocals, this piece was specially written by imase for “Everyone’s Concert,” a collaboration project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation.
Released in February 2025, it was accompanied by a special video featuring over 100 performers.
It’s the perfect track to color those irreplaceable moments spent with cherished friends—whether as BGM for club activities and cultural festival prep, or as a message song dedicated to your friends.
Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala

This song by yosugala delivers a powerful message centered on encouragement and compassion for those facing hardship.
It reaches out to anyone feeling defeat or loneliness, expressing—through an emotional melody—the importance of extending a hand and continuing to believe in their inner light.
Created by members of the band AliA, the piece premiered at the hall concert “progress the night -LINE CUBE SHIBUYA-” held in February 2025 and was released in March of the same year.
As a heartwarming anthem that supports friends practicing for school festivals and cultural events, and companions walking together toward their goals, it is sure to resonate with many people.




