Hidden talents to liven up the party: Recommended performances and skits for women [2026]
For women who’ve been asked to put on a performance at year-end or New Year parties, or at wedding receptions, but don’t know what to do, we’ve gathered ideas for crowd-pleasing hidden talents! From simple acts to more serious ones, there’s a full range to choose from—feel free to use this as a reference.
Even if you’re not comfortable getting laughs with quick gags or impressions, hidden-talent acts often showcase skills, and you can prepare in advance, so you can perform with confidence.
And who knows—this might even spark a new hobby!
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Hidden Talents That Liven Up Events: Recommended Performances for Women [2026] (31–40)
air guitar
It’s “air guitar,” which became widely known to the public when Dainoji won the world championship.
You do need some technique, but you can pull it off with vibe and momentum! And the great thing about air guitar is you don’t need to prepare anything.
You can start right now!
tablecloth trick
In New Year’s TV specials, Masakazu Sakai often performed the tablecloth-pulling trick, and I’m sure many people have thought, “I want to try that,” after seeing him deftly whip a cloth out from under a table loaded with items.
Even just pulling out the cloth while leaving everything on the table untouched is quite difficult, but if you can do it while entertaining the audience, that’s really something.
Koi Suru Fortune Cookie (Flash Mob)
If you can gather a few women, how about doing a flash mob dancing to an idol song? In particular, AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie” is widely known, and the choreography is simple enough for everyone from children to adults to dance.
Tone chime performance
For a performance by women, if possible, we’d like to choose something neatly put together and memorable.
How about a piece played on tone chimes, which serve a similar role to handbells but are reputed to be easier and more convenient to handle? The audience will be captivated by their beautifully clear, pure sound.
This might even be the start of a tone chime club…
Commercial one-shot gag
How about trying a one-shot gag? If it’s a one-shot gag based on a commercial jingle, it should resonate with a wide range of generations.
It might also be good to come up with your own material.
It might be embarrassing, but since it’s a one-shot gag… it’ll be over in an instant!
Stomp
There is a type of performance called “stomp,” where you make sounds using things other than musical instruments.
Use everyday items like buckets, mops, or chairs and create music using rhythm alone.
It’s fun to hit different objects and discover which ones make good sounds.
It’s more enjoyable with a larger group than alone, but since it requires practice and preparation, it’s an activity best suited for those who have time.
Soran Bushi
This is the Soran Bushi dance, which has come to be included in events like elementary school sports days.
If a girls’ team performs it wearing twisted headbands and happi coats, it’s sure to give the event a sharp, spirited feel.
It looks better danced by several people rather than solo, so it’s recommended.
Practice using the same video, and you’ll be able to pull it together on the day, so even those short on time should give it a try.
band performance
There are actually quite a few people who can play some kind of instrument.
Let’s put together an impromptu all-girl band and perform.
If, after practicing, your skills are a bit lacking, try compensating by focusing on visuals—put effort into the costumes, bring in dancers, and so on—to make up for the rough edges in the playing.
Who knows, this might even lead to forming a brand-new band.
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
It’s a truly classic party trick that used to be performed even at vaudeville theaters, and the fact that it hasn’t died out despite the passage of time must mean it has some kind of charming appeal.
It might be fun to try different pairings—two close friends perfectly in sync, people from other departments meeting for the first time, or you and a boss you just can’t get in sync with.
Amazingly, you can even buy a special haori for the two-person version online now.
Anison performance in cosplay
There were always one or two girls in class who were good at the piano.
If you were one of them, how about boldly performing the piano in cosplay? It’s something you can do solo, so you don’t need to set aside extra time for meetings or rehearsals—that’s one of its appeals.
As for anime song sheet music, you can get it by downloading it.