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Stage performance ideas to excite a cultural or school festival

When it comes to school festivals, one of the biggest highlights—beyond all the food stalls and games—is the live shows and performances on stage! Instrumental music, singing, dancing, theater, juggling, and more…

The festival stage is the perfect place to showcase activities you’ve been practicing regularly.

And since it’s a special occasion, you might be thinking, “I want to practice something new and show it off!” For those of you who feel that way, here are plenty of recommended show ideas for your school festival! Show a different side of yourself and help make the festival even more exciting!

Stage performance ideas that will excite audiences at school culture festivals (121–130)

rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling)

Elementary school kids burst into laughter! Rakugo performer Miyaji Katsura was incredible.
rakugo (traditional Japanese comic storytelling)

For students and other young people, most probably aren’t familiar with rakugo.

So why not perform it at your school festival to share its charm? You could go with a classic, time-honored rakugo piece, or create an original, easy-to-understand story tailored for beginners.

Either way, practice thoroughly and make sure to entertain your audience.

Showcasing rakugo, a traditional Japanese performing art, is a fitting and festival-worthy idea.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of recommended stage event ideas for the school festival.

From classic band performances and dance to a variety of other acts, we picked out many options—did any make you want to try them yourself? Be sure to put on your best performance and make the festival a blast!