[2026] Show off your vocal prowess! A roundup of recommended songs for the culture festival karaoke contest
Among all the events at a school festival, the karaoke contest might be the one that gets everyone most excited.
Since we rarely get the chance to sing in front of a big crowd, it’s the perfect opportunity for those confident in their vocals to show off their singing skills.
In this article, we’ve put together a selection of songs that are perfect for performing at school festivals and campus karaoke competitions.
From high-difficulty picks recommended for powerhouse singers to crowd-pleasing hits guaranteed to hype up the venue, we’ve chosen a wide range.
Please select based on your vocal range, personality, and the image of the event.
We hope your stage becomes a wonderful, unforgettable memory.
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[2026] Show off your proud vocals! Recommended songs for the school festival karaoke contest (11–20)
MephistoNEW!joōbachi
Queen Bee is a rock band drawing attention for its uncategorizable, dramatic musicality and an overwhelming vocal performance that wields a wide array of voices.
With a bewitching low register and piercing high tones, they sing dramatically about the desire and obsession lurking behind the glamorous entertainment world.
Released as a single in May 2023, it was selected as the ending theme for the smash-hit anime “Oshi no Ko” and has remained beloved, surpassing 100 million streams.
It was later included on the album “Aku.” The chorus melody features a sudden, wide leap from the low notes, making it quite challenging, but if you can pull it off, it’s sure to make you stand out on the school festival stage.
Give it a try in a key that suits your voice.
Dinner Songtuki.
This work, which expresses the emotions of aching love through a beautiful melody, was released in September 2023 as tuki.’s debut song.
Its lyrics, which liken the conflicts and pain born from pure love to a carefully prepared “banquet,” resonate deeply.
The music video by illustrator Posuka Demizu also captivated many with its uniquely beautiful worldview.
Like tuki., whose strengths are sincere emotional expression and a delicate singing voice, anyone who can convey surging emotions will be able to create a moving stage that deeply touches the audience’s hearts.
Walking with youNovelbright
This is a coming-of-age number whose straightforward feelings and moving melody resonate in the heart.
Its powerful message—singing of the resolve and hope to walk through life with the one you love—inevitably stirs your emotions.
Released in October 2018 as the lead track of the album “SKYWALK,” it also drew attention as an insert song for AbemaTV’s “Koisuru Weekend Homestay 2020 Spring.” Novelbright’s sound, blending strength with wistfulness, is beautifully expressed through Takenaka’s soaring vocals.
If you sing it at a school festival, you’ll be able to fully showcase both your vocal ability and expressiveness!
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
A brisk, exhilarating rock number brimming with a sense of speed—perfect for a summer day when a refreshing breeze is blowing.
It vividly portrays those youthful moments when, along with the arrival of summer, you feel the stirrings of romance and, even while fumbling through friendships, carry hope for the future.
Written in August 2018 as the theme song for the film “Ao-Natsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-Nichi,” this track has become one of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s signature songs.
Highly recommended for those confident in their vocal ability or anyone wanting to leave a fresh, energetic impression!
We againSG
From lyrics that gently depict nostalgic scenes—like intersections, the way home, and rain-soaked memories—you can feel the strength of accepting a parting with a loved one as a passing point and walking forward, believing you’ll meet again.
SG’s gentle voice and crystal-clear delivery beautifully capture both the loneliness of farewell and the hope for the future.
Released in April 2021, the song was also featured from November 2024 in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you face a farewell at a life milestone or when you’re hoping to reunite.
Resonating with students who repeatedly experience meetings and partings at each turning point, this work is a perfect choice to perform at a school festival.
BetelgeuseYuuri
A song by Yuuri that grandly portrays the bonds between people and eternal love, inspired by stars shining in the night sky.
Its structure builds emotion toward the chorus, and the arrangement—featuring piano and strings woven in to great effect—is striking.
Written in November 2021 as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” it reached No.
1 on Billboard JAPAN’s Streaming Songs chart.
With moving lyrics and a sweeping melody, this track is perfect for those who want to showcase their vocal prowess at a karaoke competition.
With Yuuri’s music that seems to envelop the entire venue, you’re sure to move the audience’s hearts.
[2026] Show Off Your Vocal Skills! Recommended Songs for the School Culture Festival Karaoke Contest (21–30)
KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “KICK BACK.” Used as the opening theme for the popular anime Chainsaw Man, it became a massive hit from its release in November 2022 through the first half of 2023.
The music video scenes synced to the track have drawn attention across many social media platforms as MAD edits.
One of the song’s big appeals is the shout right before the chorus! If you’re not confident with shouting, don’t force your voice; instead, adjust the key so that the highest note you can sing in your chest voice lands right before the chorus.
