Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026]

You’re going to perform a dance at a school cultural festival! At times like this, the thing you’ll probably struggle with most is choosing the songs, right? In this article, we’ve picked out dance tracks that everyone can enjoy together, as well as easy-to-dance numbers recommended for those who aren’t used to dancing.

You can copy the choreography, aim for high polish by perfectly imitating the formations, or even go with free choreography to give it a relaxed vibe.

On this special day of your cultural or school festival, make lots of wonderful memories with dance numbers that will get everyone hyped!

Playlist

Fun and exciting! Dance songs that hype up cultural and school festivals [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Is being cute not enough?CUTIE STREET		A pop song that pursues cuteness
2	GOATNumber_i		Pioneering new horizons with powerful rap
3	ClickME:I		ME:I’s song that sings of hope and courage
4	Brother BeatSnow Man		Snow Man's refreshing song 'Brother Beat'
5	Moechakka FireIssei		A catchy song originating from a maid café
6	New Treasure IslandSakanakushon		Retro-sounding dance music
7	Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento		A positive song that supports those struggling with the difficulties of life
8	POKÉDANCEHonda Yuki		The Pokémon song “POKÉDANCE” has arrived!
9	MickeyGorie with Jasmine & Joann		Love-boosting songs and humor-filled tracks
10	SevenJung Kook		A refreshing dance track infused with the passion of love
11	Bling-Bang-Bang-BornCreepy Nuts		“Bling-Bang-Born” is an encouraging song.
12	KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi		Chainsaw Man OP, Kenshi Yonezu’s fiery track
13	Evekaikaikitan		Eve’s “Kaikai Kitan” is a fast-paced anime song.
14	Sweat will be shed for you.Bairin Tarō		Get energized with the dance from the Pocari commercial song!
15	Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A refreshing classic by a rock band that makes you want to step to the beat.
16	Adult Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		“Otona Blue” is a song by Atarashii Gakko! (New School Leaders), and its head-shaking dance has become a hot topic.
17	WELCOME 2 PARADISETHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		A dance tune by EXILE TRIBE, perfect for school festivals
18	monsterYOASOBI		YOASOBI's 'Monster' is perfect for a cool dance.
19	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		An uplifting anthem that cheers you on as you chase your dreams!
20	HAPPY HAPPYTwice		Songs by TWICE, originating from Asia and popular worldwide
21	CharismaxSnow Man		A dynamic dance track in the para-para style
22	Double Double FIGHT!CANDY TUNE		Cheer yourself and those around you up with a pep song!
23	Permission To DanceBTS		Enjoy BTS dances at camp
24	Always HIGH!DISH//		An inspiring song that celebrates the青春 of high school students
25	idolYOASOBI		Oshi no Ko opening theme: YOASOBI’s moving song
26	mismatchedTHE SUPER FRUIT		THE SUPER FRUIT’s song “Chiguhagu” is captivating.
27	Strong Wind Slicked-Back (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi		A track where the strong wind slicks your hair straight back
28	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A rock song that depicts youthful hopes and love
29	The Villains’ Halloween “Into the Frenzy”Tokyo Dizunīrando		Disney Villains-themed Halloween dance
30	GeeShōjo Jidai (Girls’ Generation)		Girls' Generation's smash hit song 'Gee' is making headlines
31	EdisonSuiyōbi no Campanella		The innovative songs of Wednesday Campanella
32	My cutest partFRUITS ZIPPER		A fun dance to a popular idol song
33	MickeyMatsuura Gorie		A fun, upbeat happy song
34	Whiplashaespa		A futuristic dance track by aespa that expresses strong determination.
35	Chu, diversity.ano		Ano is active as a solo singer.
36	Jamboree Mickey! Let’s dance!Tokyo Dizunī Rizōto no Kizzu Dansu Puroguramu		Disney Kids Dance Songs
37	I Won’t Fall in Love Anymore (Makihara Drill Remix)CHOBO CURRY		Remixing Noriyuki Makihara’s classic song in a drill style
38	Poppin’ ShakinNiziU		Let's perfectly copy NiziU's dance and get hyped!
39	Toca TocaFly Project		"Toca Toca" — a dance track brimming with groove
40	BREAKOUTSnow Man		A rock song by Snow Man about the resolve to protect a loved one
41	Beat de TouhiHama iku		Hama-iku song: bright, poppy, and easy to dance to
42	I’ll be your HERODa-iCE		An uplifting song about a strong will to protect someone important
43	RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE		A refreshing love song that portrays the feelings of a protagonist who harbors romantic feelings but cannot express them to the other person
44	chantAdo		Ado “Show” — USJ Halloween song, singing of freedom
45	Naatu NaatuNTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris, Samuthirakani, Alison Doody, Ray Stevenson		A dance track from India that captivated the world
46	MORNIING SUNEXILE B HAPPY		A song brimming with hope, like the morning sun
47	KOGYA`S KITCHENKOGYARU		A fun work that fuses cooking and hip-hop.
48	Timing ~Timing~ (Black Biscuits Cover)Klang Ruler		A cover of 'Timing' by Klang Ruler
49	Jamboree Mickey!Marco Marinangeli		Popular melodies from fun Disney shows
50	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR youth ballad theme song
51	FanfareTwice		TWICE's 'Fanfare' is a fun and easy dance track.
52	Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS		Characteristics and Popularity of HoneyWorks’ “Kawaikute Gomen”
53	SWINGTwice		TWICE’s fun dance track “SWING” is cute.
54	Otose Dancerbotchiboromaru		A timeless song that resonates with the heart, filled with youthful emotions
55	Get CoolStray Kids		I recommend the mellow song “Get Cool.”
56	F.L.Y. BOYS F.L.Y. GIRLSGENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Popular songs by GENERATIONS that hype up the school festival
57	ThrillerMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson’s classic song “Thriller”
58	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s Masterpieces Across Diverse Musical Styles
59	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		Let's all dance! A classic hit by WANIMA
60	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		Pop rock songs by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
61	Do Re Mi So La Si DoHinatazaka46		Perfect for a school festival! Hinatazaka46’s refreshing song
62	U.S.A.DA PUMP		Let's get hyped with DA PUMP's 'U.S.A.'!
63	TTTwice		TWICE's popular songs that are easy to dance to
64	POKÉDANCEnanahira		Conveying friendship and smiles through the Pokémon Day song
65	PAKUasmi		A youth song that accepts absurdity and expresses true feelings
66	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An anthem that celebrates valuing yourself just as you are
67	THE BALLERSSixTONES		SixTONES' sports theme song
68	DUN DUNEVERGLOW		EVERGLOW's dynamic and captivating dance
69	R.Y.U.S.E.I.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		A must-hear classic by Sandaime J Soul Brothers for dance lovers
70	dance hallMrs. GREEN APPLE		An upbeat, catchy song with positive lyrics
71	ChopstickNiziU		Let’s dance to the K-POP song “Chopstick”!
72	Make you happyNiziU		Their debut song by NiziU is popular among girls.
73	Fake & TrueTwice		Liven up the school festival with TWICE’s captivating songs
74	Super Dancin’ ManiaTokyo Dizunīrando		Dance track for a Disney Land club event
75	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
76	Brand new dayTōkyō Dizunī Rizōto		Beginner-friendly dance to the Disney 35th anniversary commemorative song
77	TekaDJ Snake, Peso Pluma		Best dance songs for a summer party
78	LET’S GOwill.i.am, J Balvin		An energetic dance track that gives you courage.
79	3rd Year Class A Morning Assembly Exercises		Drama dance is popular among young people.
80	Never Be AloneBecky Hill, Sonny Fodera		A dance track portraying Becky Hill’s loneliness
81	Maximum reachSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s defiant opening theme song
82	Take a pictureNiziU		NiziU’s exhilarating J-pop dance track
83	ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson		Michael Jackson’s Thriller is a massive hit
84	HACKShuta Sueyoshi		A popular song on TikTok; its relaxed, laid‑back melody feels pleasant.
85	Joyfulikimonogakari		I recommend “Joyful,” a song that everyone can enjoy.
86	I’ll be your HERODa-iCE		Da-iCE's support song of hope and courage
87	GO FOR IT!!Nishino Kana		An empowering cheer song that gives you courage in love
88	Everyone’s a star!Haisukūru Myūjikaru		Disney movie, a classic you can sing and dance to
89	WTF R U!?Don Diablo x Lucky Luke		A new song that gives classic house a modern twist
90	Choo Choo TRAINEXILE		EXILE's famous song 'Choo Choo TRAIN'
91	NEW DANCEXG		The joy of new dance and self-expression
92	One Night CarnivalKishidan		Recommended songs for beginners of para para dance
93	Team friendsChiba Yūki		Yuki Chiba's friendship-themed song
94	Turning UpARASHI		Let's dance to Arashi's hit song 'Turning Up'
95	Cinderella GirlKing&Prince		A Cinderella Girl who dazzles with a prince-like dance
96	Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Let's get hyped with a dance song by Momoiro Clover Z
97	Planet LoopNayutan Seijin		Let's dance to the cute song 'Planet Loop'
98	Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		The popular zombie dance at USJ Halloween
99	Senbonzakura		Have fun dancing to the sakura theme with Senbonzakura
100	InfernoMrs. GREEN APPLE		You can feel the courage to face difficulties in a rock song.
101	SeventeenYOASOBI		Singing self-affirmation and courage in a girl's parallel world
102	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Release of the support song for New School Leaders
103	GOD_iNumber_i		Synchronized Dance and a Message of Hope
104	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		The hip-hop song by nobodyknows+ becomes a huge hit
105	Lovers In A Past LifeCalvin Harris, Rag’n’Bone Man		A classic song depicting the reunion of lovers from a past life
106	Dance AloneSia & Kylie Minogue		Free from heartbreak: a collaboration by Sia and Kylie
107	We againSG		A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion
108	PLAYERSYOASOBI		A YOASOBI song that描写s memories with friends
109	GANGNAM STYLEPSY		PSY's global hit song 'Gangnam Style'
110	GONGSixTONES		Strong rock that faces adversity
111	I’m So Hotmomoland		MOMOLAND’s new song “I’m So Hot” appears
112	Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48		AKB48’s “Koi Suru Fortune Cookie”
113	DDU-DU DDU-DUBLACKPINK		Simple choreography is good, but it should still be cool and se—
114	How You Like ThatBLACKPINK		BLACKPINK’s popular dance track music video is making waves
115	DynamiteBTS		BTS’s smash hit tops the U.S. charts at No. 1
116	One in a Million -On a Miraculous Night-GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE		Dancing to a love song by GENERATIONS
117	Not ShyITZY		Let's dance to ITZY's captivating songs
118	WA DA DAKep1er		Kep1er’s “WA DA DA” is a dance song suitable for a school festival.
119	Crimson Lotus FlowerLiSA		Demon Slayer's opening theme is popular at the school festival
120	OLD TOWN ROADLil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus		The country song 'Old Town Road' is hugely popular.
121	DinggaMAMAMOO		MAMAMOO’s “Dingga” is easy to dance to even for beginners.
122	HIPMAMAMOO		Dance challenge with MAMAMOO's 'HIP'
123	뿜뿜(BBoom BBoom)momoland		Let's have fun dancing to MOMOLAND's signature song 'BBoom BBoom'!
124	PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH		Party anthem “Na-Ka-Ta Dance” is hugely popular
125	ice creamRude-α		Dance freely in colorful costumes
126	Look At Her NowSelena Gomez		Selena’s dance track is world‑class.
127	TATTOOTHE BOYZ		Perfect for the school festival dance! THE BOYZ's captivating songs
128	Closer (Tokyo Remix)The Chainsmokers feat.Nitta Mackenyu		A handsome actor’s cover dance of a famous song
129	Racing into the NightYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s unusual dance track—easy to groove to.
130	ReiwaGōruden Bonbā		Golden Bomber released a new song titled “Reiwa” right after the Reiwa era was announced.
131	Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā		The Golden Bomber classic “Memeshikute”
132	loveHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s “Koi” has a fun dance.
133	Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko		A classic hit that gets everyone hyped with the Bubble Dance!
134	Teddy BearSTAYC		STAYC’s “Teddy Bear” is an encouraging song
135	IllusioDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s new song, a perfect track for a school cultural festival
136	WhateverKygo, Ava Max		Kygo and Ava’s dance track is hot.
137	My Oh MyAva Max		A pleasant dance track with an Arabian riff
138	LighterGalantis, David Guetta, & 5 Seconds of Summer		A passionate youth anthem that colors the summer arrives
139	Never Be LonelyJax Jones, Zoe Wees		A refreshing dance track from a Pokémon collaboration
140	Overdrive feat. Norma Jean MartineJacques Offenbach		EDM tracks that get the crowd hyped in the club
141	Otona Blueatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		A heart-stirring song that portrays the struggles and growth of youth
142	I love you sooo muchfemme fatal		I totally looove this energetic love song!