[Cultural Festival / School Festival Theme] Carefully Selected High-Impact Recommended Phrases!
Slogans displayed every year at school festivals and cultural festivals.
Words with impact can make the festival even more exciting, but choosing one can be tough—“We want a theme that unites everyone,” “We want something funny,” and so on.
So, in this article, we’ve gathered recommended themes for cultural festivals.
From short, cool themes to witty parodies of famous quotes and stylish themes in English, we’ve picked a wide range.
Use them as inspiration when choosing your theme!
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English/Foreign Languages Edition (1–10)
Stay gold
These words express the desire to enjoy the school festival while cherishing the unique brilliance of being students.
They convey the wish to treasure the bonds with friends and the process of hard work like precious gems, which can also help strengthen unity within the class or team.
In decorations and pamphlets, a gold-based design can visually reinforce the theme.
Through smile-filled performances and heartwarming projects, that sparkle can be shared with the audience as well.
It’s a perfect phrase for those who want to create a special time that remains vivid in the heart even after the festival ends, with memories that never fade.
Imperfection is beauty
This is a famous quote left by the great American actress Marilyn Monroe.
It means “Imperfection is beautiful,” a phrase that hints at the realm of art and speaks to the potential that exists precisely because something isn’t complete.
Following this phrase comes, “Madness is genius; it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Alongside the beauty of being unfinished, it also teaches us the value of throwing ourselves wholeheartedly into things that may seem silly.
It’s a positive phrase that underscores the spirit of creating the fun atmosphere and time of a school festival.
Infinity
“Infinity” means “endless” or “limitless.” It also captures the idea of setting no limits and going all out to do what we want at this school festival.
It’s a word that can carry that spirit, don’t you think? Not only will it resonate with the students organizing the festival, but it will also make visitors feel excited about what fun experiences await them.
Writing it in kanji as “無限” looks cool too, but since we’re high school students aiming for a more mature vibe, expressing it in English as “Infinity” is the way to go.
It would look great printed on class T-shirts and more!
Open Happiness
Coca-Cola’s well-known advertising tagline is “Open Happiness.” It carries the idea of sharing and spreading happiness with people around the world! Especially now, when it’s harder to feel happy, how about using this phrase—one that lets everyone share Happiness—as the slogan for our school festival? Overflowing with positivity, these words can spark excitement leading up to the festival and add to the joy and fun of everyone who attends.
It’s a slogan that lifts our spirits right from the preparation stage!
Think Different
“Think Different” was the tagline used in Apple’s 1997 advertising.
At the time, the bitten-apple logo and this tagline made quite an impact, didn’t they? The phrase means “to change the way you think or see things.” When we’re trapped by fixed ideas, it’s hard to come up with something new.
Many students planning a school festival probably want everyone to pool ideas and create a show or exhibit that surprises people by being different from the rest.
This phrase embodies that spirit—why not adopt it as your slogan?
English/Foreign Languages (11–20)
Stay hungry. Stay foolish.
The phrase “Stay hungry.
Stay foolish.” is famous for being quoted by Steve Jobs—who founded Apple and Pixar—at the Stanford University commencement speech to conclude his address.
It means “Be hungry, be foolish,” and it’s a perfect slogan for student-era events.
The message—pursue your goal without compromise and stay true to your own path without being swayed by others—can light the way throughout a long life.
It’s an emotional slogan that resonates with the unique radiance of youth.
One for all, All for one.
A phrase that carries the message of valuing bonds among teammates and making the school festival a success.
It conveys the idea that everyone supports one person, and one person gives their all for everyone, making it a perfect theme for strengthening unity in a class or club.
From the preparation stage to the day of the event, it suits a festival built through mutual encouragement and collaboration.
Using motifs like people holding hands or a connected circle will convey a warm atmosphere.
It’s a slogan that helps everyone appreciate the importance of sharing roles and working together, whether in stage performances or food stalls.