Halloween songs for seniors to enjoy at events: from nostalgic classics to exciting new favorites

GhostbustersRay Parker Jr.

Ghostbusters

An irresistibly cheerful and fun tune that makes you want to sing along.

It’s the theme song to the worldwide hit movie about ghost-busting specialists—chances are you’ve heard it before.

The track was crafted by Ray Parker Jr., known for his versatile work across R&B, soul, and more.

Its appeal lies in a participatory structure: the lyrics ask, “Who you gonna call when you’re in trouble?” and everyone shouts the hero’s name in response.

Released in 1984, it became a massive hit, spending three consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

singles chart.

Put it on at a Halloween event and you’re guaranteed spontaneous clapping, call-and-response chants, and a sense of unity in the crowd.

It’s also sure to spark nostalgic conversations about the classic film.

Grim Grinning GhostsVoicePlay

Grim Grinning Ghosts – VoicePlay A Cappella

If you’re looking to elevate your event with a slightly mysterious Halloween vibe, we recommend a track by the a cappella group VoicePlay.

This song is a vocal-only cover of the theme from Disneyland’s hugely popular attraction, the Haunted Mansion.

The gathering of grinning ghosts is eerie yet somehow humorous.

The piece is included on their album “Once Upon An Ever After,” released in July 2012.

Use it as background music for a Halloween party, and it might spark a flurry of nostalgic conversations.

The rich harmonies created using only voices are sure to wrap your event in a warm, inviting atmosphere!

Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

‘Rat-tat-tat’ Official Music Video / Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE

Let’s amp up Halloween with a humor-packed, high-energy tune! It’s a track by the popular dance-vocal group Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE, released in September 2019.

Chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween event commercial, it became a hot topic for its irresistible groove.

The lyrics capture the excitement of dancing the night away as if you’ve forgotten your everyday self and become a resident of a mysterious world.

Its simple choreography is also a hit, with related videos racking up over 200 million views.

The moves are fun even while seated, so your Halloween party is sure to be a blast!

Crazy Party Night ~The Pumpkin’s Revenge~kyarī pamyu pamyu

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu – Crazy Party Night-Pumpkins Strike Back- Official Music Video

This is the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu track that makes you want to dress up for Halloween and start dancing.

It’s packed with even more Halloween elements than “Fashion Monster.” The eerie vibe, the fun party atmosphere, and Kyary Pamyu Pamyu’s signature pop aesthetic spark a perfect chemical reaction—making it a song tailor-made for Halloween.

The story of pumpkins taking center stage and livening up a nighttime party is enough to lift your spirits just by listening.

Released in September 2015 as her 11th single, it was also featured in a Coca-Cola commercial.

The song even calls on everyone to dance together, so be sure to use it as a dance track for your events! The slightly goofy, ghost-like choreography is great fun even while seated, so it’s highly recommended.

GeGeGe no KitaroHikawa Kiyoshi

Opening theme song “GeGeGe no Kitaro” (Vocals: Kiyoshi Hikawa)

This song sung by Kiyoshi Hikawa is perfect for fully enjoying the Halloween atmosphere.

The lyrics, which depict the fun everyday lives of ghosts, are easy for seniors to relate to and are sure to lift their spirits.

Released in October 2018, it was used as the opening theme for a popular anime.

The song portrays the ghosts’ lives in the morning, afternoon, and night, and puts you in a cheerful mood.

If you sing it together at a Halloween event in a care facility, it will definitely get everyone excited.

Combined with Kiyoshi Hikawa’s vocals, it’s a wonderful piece that warmly embraces the hearts of older listeners.

A Peculiar Halloween

Pix-on “A Funny Halloween” (dance video)

When we think of Halloween, we picture children roaming through town in search of candy.

This song highlights that connection between Halloween and sweets while capturing the event’s lighthearted atmosphere.

Movements like asking for candy and ghostly motions are incorporated into the dance, so you can have fun moving your body as you look back on the event through both the choreography and the lyrics.

The movements are very simple, so it’s important to think about what each one represents and use big, expressive motions.

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Gummy Choco Pumpkin

“Gummy Choco Pumpkin” Official Music Video ~Hollywood Channel~ [Halloween]

The sight of children going around asking for treats is an essential part of Halloween, isn’t it? This song is packed with the fun and cuteness of Halloween and sweets as its theme.

The title “Gummy Choco Pumpkin” represents the shapes of hands used in rock-paper-scissors, and these hand shapes are incorporated into the choreography.

With simple moves centered on hand shapes and ghost-like motions, it’s a piece that lets you move your body while feeling the fun and cuteness woven into the music.

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