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[Prank] Surprise Ideas Recommended for School Cultural Festivals

[Prank] Surprise Ideas Recommended for School Cultural Festivals

Last updated:2025/7/3

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Pranks that everyone can enjoy at a school festival are such a fun idea!

Pranks can create special memories along with the excitement of the festival.

But be sure to prioritize safety and avoid injuries.

And don’t forget to follow up with the person after the prank.

Here, we introduce ideas that will make everyone laugh, like sudden “ghost” appearances or “surprise announcements.”

There are plenty of easy plans, too.

Use these as a reference, and make your school festival unforgettable with fun pranks!

[Prank] Surprise Ideas Recommended for School Culture Festivals (1–10)

My friend disappears in a haunted house!

It’s a perfect idea for a thrilling surprise performance.

When the group enters, use darkness and special setups so that one person naturally disappears and a different actor joins in.

The key to success is a smooth swap that no one notices, creating a surge of surprise and unease all at once.

The moment someone realizes, “Wait, isn’t that a different person?” will be the highlight.

After the experience, revealing the trick will bring relief and laughter, helping participants feel closer to one another.

With some creativity, you can create many variations, making it a buzzworthy surprise and a centerpiece for a school festival.

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Abandoned Hospital Maze

Fun Abandoned Hospital

Abandoned Hospital Maze

If you’re thinking about a maze for your school festival, why not incorporate an “abandoned hospital”? Abandoned hospitals are a common setting for ghostly attractions.

An empty hospital is scary all by itself.

For a school festival, you could place nurses and doctors with obvious blood effects to give people a fright.

Paint the maze walls white and prepare hospital-like props such as beds and medical charts.

The anxiety of getting lost and the fear of the abandoned hospital will surely make it a hit.

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If the person who burst in was a professional pianist

@yomii_tiktok
[Cultural Festival Prank] What if the otaku who crashed a beautiful JK’s song turned out to be a pro pianist... by Yomii Piano Prank Yomii Cultural Festival Great Singer
♪ Original song – Yomii – Yomii

Here’s an idea for a dramatic surprise that will amaze everyone.

A person who casually appears on stage suddenly begins playing the piano with overwhelming skill, instantly captivating the entire audience.

When other members start dancing or a chorus joins in to the pre-arranged performance, the excitement skyrockets.

This can be adapted not only for stage presentations but also for opening ceremonies and finales, adding vivid color to your school festival memories.

If the performer disguises themselves as someone familiar or poses as an ordinary student, the surprise and emotion will be multiplied many times over, creating a lasting, unforgettable moment for all participants.

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Arrange the school song

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During class, I turned the school anthem into EDM and played it without permission, and then the principal... lol#Yomii　Prank　TranslationDuring class
♪ Original song – Yomii – Yomii

Arrange the school anthem by blending tradition with surprise.

By boldly giving the normally solemn anthem a modern twist—EDM, rock, jazz, and more—you can deliver both astonishment and laughter to the audience.

Start the intro in the usual way, then suddenly switch up the rhythm and melody midway for maximum impact.

Add visual surprises like choreography or costume changes to boost excitement.

It’s also effective to list only “School Anthem” on posters and programs, surprising unsuspecting attendees.

While honoring tradition, this challenge of bringing in a fresh breeze will create a truly special memory.

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Ranking Check

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We tried pulling a “ranking check” prank in the staff room 😜 Behind the scenes of the school festival (Misasagi Festival)Kansai Culture and Arts High School #05 #06 #07 #fypシ #fyp High school student Recommendation Teacher Rating Prank #TeacherWithGreatVibes
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It’s a surprise event that livens up the school festival with laughter and excitement.

For example, prepare both a budget bottled coffee and a premium coffee, and hold a game where participants guess which one is the real premium drink.

Make sure the presentation hides any visual clues so they have to rely only on taste and intuition.

Applaud those who guess correctly, and prepare a light, fun penalty for those who don’t to boost the atmosphere even more.

You can adapt this with familiar foods like chocolate or juice.

The serious faces while deciding and the reactions after the results will become fun festival memories.

It’s easy to set up and accessible to all ages, so it’s also great as a pop-up activity between booth visits.

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Surprise flash mob

A surprise flash mob for the teachers at our final school festival — Shikoku Gakuin University Kagawa Nishi High School Soccer Club

Surprise flash mob

It’s the perfect production to bring a sense of unity and surprise to the school festival.

At first, everyone behaves normally, and when the music suddenly starts, classmates break into dance, leaving the audience thrilled and excited.

Choosing popular songs everyone knows or tracks that match the event’s theme will boost the energy.

By practicing simple choreography in advance and making it easy for anyone to join, you increase the chances of success.

If you sync the timing and involve the entire school, it can become a major event.

It’s a plan that lets you join forces with friends and feel a real sense of togetherness.

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Swap the contents of a plastic bottle.

[Prank] Swapping the contents of a plastic bottle with super-bitter tea lol

Swap the contents of a plastic bottle.

You’d be pretty shocked if the contents of a plastic bottle you drank, thinking it was tea, had been swapped out, right? There are lots of things that are funny precisely because we’re students, but nasty-tasting drinks might just be a classic, can’t-miss joke.

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