Perfect picks for a school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of timeless songs to showcase your vocal skills.

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.

Playlist

Perfect picks for a school festival karaoke contest! A curated selection of timeless songs to showcase your vocal skills.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Walking with youNovelbright		A powerful song that sings of love and hope in a youthful number
2	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song that depicts youthful hopes and love
3	Dinner Songtuki.		tuki.'s debut song “Banquet”
4	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuuri’s song that depicts love with stars as its motif
5	We againSG		A song of hope that overcomes parting and believes in reunion
6	hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake		A heartfelt cheer song filled with youthful feelings
7	OrangeSPYAIR		Haikyuu theme song expressing youth and hope
8	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		A gem of a number for the Frieren theme song
9	catDISH//		A lyrical song that symbolizes feelings for a former lover through a cat
10	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		A powerful cheer song that believes in confidence
11	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		A love song that portrays feelings and prayers for a cherished person with a clear, translucent singing voice.
12	Marigoldaimyon		Aimer's signature song, Marigold
13	Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo		Create a mature vibe with Shiina Ringo’s jazzy classic
14	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s cheer song performed at the school festival
15	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s MHA opening theme ranks No. 2 on Oricon
16	WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro		An inspiring collaborative song by Ayaka and Kobukuro
17	A Little Love SongMONGOL800		MONGOL800’s song of memories from the school festival
18	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		Recommended medium-tempo ballad with a heartbreak theme
19	The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell		Anime theme song with a catchy melody is its charm
20	Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai		A message song that expresses the emotions of youth
21	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Chainsaw Man theme song, smash hit track
22	Cinderella BoySaucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s signature work “Cinderella Boy”
23	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		Vaundy’s high-pitched shout song
24	Curtain callYuuri		A rock anthem of encouragement where confusion and hope intertwine
25	BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei		Suisei Hoshimachi’s new song about self-actualization and freedom
26	crescent moonayaka		Ayaka’s smash hit, celebrated for its moving lyrics and powerful vocals.
27	Yes, with pleasure.kocchikento		A smash-hit song made famous by the borderline dance
28	SubtitleOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s popular song “Subtitle”
29	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		An empowering anthem for 18-year-olds: cherish your true self
30	New Era (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)Ado		Addictive song from the new One Piece release
31	From inside the windowBUMP OF CHICKEN		Recommendation from the window of BUMP OF CHICKEN
32	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		A song to cheer on Little Glee Monster's growth
33	horizonback number		Introducing back number’s classic song “Suiheisen” (“Horizon”)
34	We are!kitadani hiroshi		One Piece first opening theme song
35	Dried flowersYuuri		Yuri’s hit song “Dry Flower”
36	If you call it loveUru		Uru’s powerful vocal ability and the appeal of her ballads
37	Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA		A love song by MISIA and GReeeeN that overcomes hardships
38	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK’s songs that sing of youth and the courage to face the future
39	paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call		A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter
40	BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi		Fiery music that races through youth
41	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		WANIMA's powerful cheer song. A track that blows away anxiety and gives you courage.
42	All-Night RadioAdo		Ado’s theme song that portrays the warmth of late-night radio
43	Tokyo Shandy Rendezvous feat. KAF, TsumikiMAISONdes		Collaboration song by Kaf and Tsumiki
44	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youthful rock song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
45	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari’s moving song of gratitude
46	Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki		A cheer that cherishes being yourself
47	Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya		A song that expresses the bittersweetness of youth
48	Aim to be a Pokémon MasterMatsumoto Rika		Pokemon theme song, a message of dreams and courage
49	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		Recommended: Wednesday Campanella's song Edison
50	Starry NightYuka		A song that sings of a bittersweet longing for a reunion in love
51	Zankyo SankaAimer		I recommend Aimer’s Zankyosanka
52	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s signature song, “Racing into the Night”
53	Mela!Ryokushokushakai		The refreshing song “Mela!” by Ryokuoushoku Shakai
54	contrailMatsutōya Yumi		Classic Ghibli theme songs by Yumi Matsutoya