[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 singing skills! Recommended songs for the school culture festival karaoke contest (31–40)
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
With vocals that gently embrace the confusions and struggles of youth and a message that encourages you to rediscover your true self, this is an inspiring anthem that resonates in the heart.
Created in December 2024 as the theme song for NHK General’s “Mrs.
GREEN APPLE 18 Festival,” its performance with 1,000 members of the 18-year-old generation became a major talking point.
Celebrating the beauty of being yourself just as you are, this piece is perfect for choral performances at school and cultural festivals.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s woven pop melodies and warm lyrics are sure to unite everyone’s hearts.
horizonback number
Back Number is a band that has been active for many years since the mid-2000s.
As one of Japan’s leading three-piece bands, they’ve produced numerous classic songs.
If you go to karaoke, you’ll always find back number tracks in the history.
This time, I’d like to introduce their song ‘Suiheisen’ (Horizon).
It was written for high school students who were aiming for the 2020 Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled in 2023 due to COVID-19.
The song resonates with today’s middle and high school students, so it’s sure to get everyone hyped if you sing it at karaoke.
We are!kitadani hiroshi
This song is known as the very first opening theme of the anime One Piece.
Released in November 1999, it has been used not only in the TV anime but also as the theme for films and games.
Hiroshi Kitadani’s passionate vocals perfectly match the exhilarating melody that symbolizes setting off across the vast seas.
It carries messages filled with the spirit of adventurers pursuing their dreams, as well as friendship and hope.
It’s an energetic track that lets the singer showcase their full vocal prowess.
Dried flowersYuuri
Yuuri is a singer-songwriter who is popular across many generations, from teens to adults.
He’s also active as a YouTuber, so he’s always in the spotlight for one thing or another.
His song “Dry Flower” is his biggest hit.
The content is a classic love song, and the melody is crafted as simple pop music that resonates well with Japanese listeners.
If you want to belt it out like he does, we recommend setting the key right at the edge of your limit.
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
“Marunouchi Sadistic” is recommended for those who want to present a more mature, different side of themselves.
It’s a song released in 1999 by singer-songwriter Ringo Sheena, who is supported by a wide range of listeners.
Create a cool stage vibe with its jazzy sound, tinged with nostalgia, and its beautiful vocals!
[2026] Show off your proud vocal skills! Recommended songs for the school festival karaoke contest (41–50)
If you call it loveUru
Uru, who has been drawing attention on THE FIRST TAKE, a YouTube channel known for one-take recordings.
She made her major debut in 2016 with the single “Hoshi no Naka no Kimi,” and her exceptional vocal ability has been steadily gaining popularity.
Among her songs, “Sore wo Ai to Yobu nara,” which she also performed on THE FIRST TAKE, is perfect when you want to deliver a gentle ballad.
It’s not the kind of song where you belt out, but that’s exactly why managing vocal dynamics well is the challenging part.
Also, there aren’t many places to take a breath, so be sure to focus your practice there!
Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA
The song “Ai no Katachi feat.
HIDE (GReeeeN)” by MISIA and HIDE from GReeeeN is a love song released in 2019 that depicts two people overcoming even the toughest of lives together and gradually moving forward step by step.
Many of you may know it from the TV drama “Gibo to Musume no Blues.” The song’s charm lies in MISIA’s powerful vocals and HIDE’s gentle harmonies.
Since HIDE’s vocals are understated, performing it at a school festival would likely work best with a main female vocalist and a chorus backing her.