[2026] Friendship Songs to Hype Up Your School’s Cultural Festival

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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[2026] Friendship Songs to Hype Up Your School’s Cultural Festival
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Best friendSnow Man		Snow Man’s friendship song “Best Friend”
2	The Effect of Youthα＋		Alpha+ debut single, an upbeat pop track
3	Our Song≒JOY		A commemorative song filled with friendship and hope
4	Girls’ bands don’t diechakura		A rock song that expresses the band’s bond
5	Youth Vibrationneguse.		Supportive rock for a new life, racing through youth with friends
6	Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi		An up-tempo pop song with a storm-themed message of gratitude
7	If I could become a constellationkessoku bando		Let youth shine with Kessoku Band’s fiery rock songs
8	Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism depicting the conflicts and growth of youth
9	Happy Order?imase		imase's labor-cheer dance pop
10	youth photogarari		An emotionally moving song that portrays the bittersweetness of youth
11	Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa		Koresawa's songs that evoke the bonds of friendship
12	Make up your mind!Sabasusutā		Sabasister’s upbeat rock song
13	Ten years from the dreamTonbokōpu		A warm song that portrays the strength to pursue dreams and hope
14	cheerMarushii		Marcy’s “Yell” is a cheer song.
15	Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano		Friendship turns everyday life into memories
16	Blue NoteM!LK		A refreshing pop song brimming with youthful vibes
17	The calling voiceVaundy		Vaundy’s new song expresses the earnestness of youth
18	Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu		A Macaroni Enpitsu song that portrays the ephemerality of youth and time
19	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's friendship song, a cheer song for friends heading down separate paths
20	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheer song that captures the brilliance of youth
21	Kokoro-eroodo obu mejyaa		The major theme song is a youthful rock track
22	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		Introduction to SEKAI NO OWARI “RPG”
23	My friend—now and forever—Ketsumeishi		A cheer song that deepens friendship
24	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
25	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that cherishes memories with friends
26	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s songs that give me courage
27	primary colorsYOASOBI		A Latin-style song by YOASOBI
28	Friendswacci		wacci’s “Friends” is a song about the importance of companionship.
29	DynamiteBTS		Hype up the school festival with BTS’s “Dynamite”!
30	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that embraces the anxieties of youth, helping you find your true self.
31	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song that colors the youthful days of the school festival
32	OrangeSPYAIR		An anthem of youth that portrays the bonds with friends and the journey of growth
33	ultramarineYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song. A song of courage and hope.
34	GIVE ME FIVEAKB48		Introduction to AKB48’s graduation songs
35	A Tiny Bit of CourageFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A youthful friendship song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
36	my friendHY		A refreshing, feel-good song by HY that sings about feelings for a best friend
37	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Acknowledge differences, cooperate, and move forward
38	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
39	The First Steprakkuraifu		Luck Life’s cheer song “Hajimeno Ippo” (First Step)
40	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A friendship song by Tomohisa Yamashita and Kazuya Kamenashi
41	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Depicting bonds of friendship and memories of youth
42	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A moving masterpiece that captures the exhilarating rush of youth
43	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		The opening theme song of Puri Puri Chii-chan
44	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster friendship theme song
45	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heartwarming rock song that questions the meaning of friendship
46	PLAYERSYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song that描写s memories with friends
47	existenceWANIMA		A moving song filled with gratitude and love for my family
48	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
49	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		Recommendation for SEKAI NO OWARI’s dream-support song
50	HappinessAI		Christmas songs are popular even at school festivals
51	The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN, a signature song about friendship
52	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A rallying song that celebrates the challenge of pursuing dreams and the bonds between companions
53	The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster		A bright, upbeat song is perfect for the school festival.
54	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A youthful song perfect for a school festival
55	SiriusMr.forute		Each Person’s Role and Feelings at the School Festival
56	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		A powerful anthem of encouragement that passionately depicts the dreams of youth
57	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
58	FriendsREBECCA		Rebecca’s signature song, a friendship anthem that transcends generations
59	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO's “Ashita mo” is perfect for a school festival
60	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A youth anthem to hype up the school festival
61	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that celebrates youth and human connections
62	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A song to reclaim forgotten dreams and passion
63	SignalWANIMA		A fiery rock song that cheers on youth
64	HumanWANIMA		WANIMA's songs liven up the school festival.
65	AdventureYOASOBI		YOASOBI's youth-themed song
66	Philosophy[Alexandros]		Dross accepts failure and moves forward
67	Dokimeki Diaryasmi feat. Chinozo		The opening theme song of the new Pokémon anime
68	one’s true feelingssumika		High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
69	YELLikimonogakari		Introduction to Ikimonogakari's Cheer Songs
70	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A moving song by Mafumafu that portrays cherry blossoms and youth
71	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Liven up the school festival with a famous song
72	futureKobukuro		Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song
73	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
74	Team friendsChiba Yūki		An inspiring song that celebrates friendship and the bonds between companions
75	Marriage Fighting Spirit March – Best Buddy –Kishidan		A friendship song by Kishidan celebrating a wedding. An upbeat track perfect for a school cultural festival.
76	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s 2017 release, a hero theme song
77	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		An anthem that sings of youthful passion, delivering heartfelt fervor.
78	festivalFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s “Matsuri” is a song suited for school festivals.
79	Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Takahashi Yuu		An inspiring cheer song that connects us with smiles
80	A bouquet for meAdo		A song of self-esteem and gratitude
81	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		A graduation song that sings of friendship and the courage to face the future
82	It starts here!DREAMS COME TRUE		A heart-pounding song that cheers on friendship and challenge
83	High-school LoveE-girls		An E-girls song that cherishes memories of the school culture festival
84	BOYKing Gnu		A King Gnu song that portrays youthful friendship and growth
85	Best FriendKiroro		Introduction to Kiroro's friendship songs
86	Koto no HaM!LK		A message song singing about friendship with companions of our youth
87	VertigoMAN WITH A MISSION		A warning to society and the suffering of the people
88	winding roadNovelbright		An anthem that sings of the trials of youth, cheering you on as you step toward your dreams.
89	Friends star chartOCHA NORMA		OCHA NORMA’s pop song that likens friendship to constellations
90	telepathyORANGE RANGE		A signature song that portrays the bonds of friendship and the connections of the heart
91	ReunionRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' friendship song “Reunion”
92	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS “Blue Spring” Gratitude to Friends
93	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		Bonding friendships through memories of the school festival
94	At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA		Encouraging a friend who’s doing their best with a WANIMA fight song
95	My friendZARD		Don't give up—become strong with your friends.
96	paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call		Expressing a beautiful story of friendship through song
97	We are!kitadani hiroshi		The first opening theme song of ONE PIECE
98	Unable to become an adultkujira		Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
99	girls bandtsukimi		A rock song of girls' friendship and musical passion
100	Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi		I was moved by Naniwa Danshi's 'Yume Watashi'.
101	I’m glad you’re here.makomina		Makomina’s Friendship Song
102	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
103	Song of a Friendyuzu		A song that looks back on youthful memories
104	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		A cute song that depicts youth and friendship
105	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song that gently portrays the joy of youth with friends and the depth of friendship.
106	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		Road of Major “The Precious Thing” Friendship Anthem
107	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
108	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Release of the support song for New School Leaders
109	SUNHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino's friendship-themed song
110	Bestieyuka		A moving song that depicts the importance of friendship
111	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
112	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		A song about friendship and youth
113	You Are the Summer RainbowNiji no Conquistador		Cherishing memories of the school cultural festival
114	to youMONGOL800		A timeless anthem of gratitude infused with youthful spirit, transcending generations
115	foreverBENI		A song that sings about BENI’s bond with her best friend
116	STAY GOLDHi-STANDARD		Hi-STANDARD's classic melodic hardcore punk
117	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
118	I can do anything.SUSHIBOYS		An uplifting song that cherishes memories of the school festival
119	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Theme song of the High School Soccer Championship, expressing the bonds of friendship
120	Friendgagaga supi		A youth punk song serving as the friendship theme by Gagaga SP
121	Thank youŌhara Sakurako		Expressing gratitude to a friend through a song
122	FRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku		Expressing the change in Okazaki Taiiku’s view of friendship
123	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s friendship song
124	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
125	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A song that depicts the joy and transience of youth