Stand Out at the School Festival! A Collection of Unusual Ideas You Can Do at School and in the Classroom
We want to make the most of our once-a-year school festival.
When deciding on our class attraction, the classic exhibits and presentations are great, but since it’s a day to remember, we’d love to try a slightly unusual idea that visitors won’t forget.
So here, we’ll introduce unique class-room-based attraction ideas! From handmade attractions to interactive events, we’ve gathered unusual concepts that are a bit different from other classes.
You’re sure to find the perfect idea for your class!
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Performance, creative work, presentation, video/theater, and experiential learning (school festival stage, exhibits, workshops) (21–30)
An original theme song composed from scratch
Pack your youth into it! Here are ideas for creating a theme song from scratch.
A school festival is a special event that only happens once a year, right? If you’re wondering what to put on, we recommend producing a theme song for the festival! It’s not just for the music club or light music club—planning it with your class or the organizing committee is great, too.
Just imagining what kind of melody and lyrics it will have is enough to make your heart race, isn’t it?
Reading stage
Feel the raw power with your ears! Here are some ideas for a live reading stage.
If you’re in the drama club or have always dreamed of acting, you might be interested in staged readings.
They’re also great for those aspiring to be voice actors in anime or games.
Put emotion into your voice and deliver it to the audience.
Well-timed back-and-forth and heartfelt lines will resonate with them.
Not only your voice—your facial expressions can change the atmosphere too, so be sure to give it a try.
high school student band
Take this opportunity to form a band! Here are some ideas for high school bands.
Many of you may already be in a band or play an instrument, but forming a band to perform on stage is also highly recommended.
How about delivering the best music with members you can only play with right now? Even if it’s a special one-day band, the time and passion you’ve put into practice will surely reach the audience.
Perform covers of your favorite bands or showcase your own songs and make some great memories!
Performance, Creative Work, Presentation, Film/Theater, and Experiential Learning (Cultural Festival Stage, Exhibitions, Workshops) (31–40)
Chorus of Souls
Stirring and moving! Here are some ideas for a soul-stirring choral performance.
When it comes to choir, there are various types like mixed chorus, male chorus, and female chorus.
The appeal will differ depending on the songs you want to sing and the makeup of your members.
Why not take this once-a-year opportunity at the school festival to move the audience with perfectly synchronized voices? In the video, two students sing the main parts while the rest perform in a chorus-like structure.
Try incorporating this while exploring a configuration that suits your group.
Ring Magic
It would be so cool to show this at a school festival! Here are some ring magic ideas.
It’s a stylish routine where the ring seems to move freely—vanishing from your finger, traveling, and more.
It’s perfect for anyone who’s “looking for a cool trick to perform at the school festival” or “wants to do magic using everyday items.” All you need is a ring.
It’s easier to use a ring that’s a bit loose when worn on the index finger and has a wider band.
Give it a try!
Classroom café, sales, food and drink, festival stalls, and exhibits (recommended mock shops/booths for school festivals) (1–10)
planetarium
A planetarium might be the perfect attraction for a school festival—not only does it offer an extraordinary experience, but it also provides learning opportunities.
While you can make your own projector to display the stars—an essential part of any planetarium—if time is limited, renting one is recommended.
If you’re projecting in a classroom, you can cover the windows with cardboard or even build a handmade dome.
Adding original narration to explain the constellations will likely make it easier for visitors to understand and enjoy.
maid cafe
Here’s a fun idea if it ever comes to life! Introducing a “Meido” Café—playing on the words “maid” and “afterlife.” This humorous concept is sure to draw attention.
Decorate the classroom with a temple theme and give visitors nicknames styled like posthumous Buddhist names.
For drinks and food, offer a unique service where staff cast a playful spell—“Oishiku nare, nen-nen kyun!”—before serving.
Feel free to use this as inspiration and add your own twist.