[2026] Christmas Songs You’ll Want to Play on Guitar: A Collection of Classic Favorites Perfect for Solo Performances
When the Christmas season rolls around, there are plenty of chances to perform a guitar piece as entertainment at parties and events.
If you’re going to play, you might want to tackle something Christmas-themed—but you may be wondering which songs to choose.
In this article, we’ve picked a wide range of pieces: classic Christmas songs from J-pop and Western music that you’ll want to try singing and playing at least once, instrumental versions of standards, and band-friendly arrangement ideas you might want to perform.
It’s not only perfect for party entertainment but also useful for guitar practice—so guitarists, don’t miss it!
Playlist
| [2026] Christmas Songs You’ll Want to Play on Guitar: A Collection of Classic Favorites Perfect for Solo Performances | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Christmas songback number |  play_arrow | A famous song by back number that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a winter love. |
| 2east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Perform classic Christmas songs with depth and nuance |
| 3east | 1999Hitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | Hitsuji Bungaku’s Christmas number paints winter emotions |
| 4east | Cinderella ChristmasKinKi Kids |  play_arrow | KinKi Kids' Christmas song |
| 5east | Song of X’smapSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s Christmas song “Santa Claus” |
| 6east | Because I fell in loveaimyon |  play_arrow | The preciousness of love realized through heartbreak and the aching feelings that come with it |
| 7east | Happy surprisenaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s winter love song |
| 8east | Dear SantaKoresawa |  play_arrow | A song that sings of a wistful longing for Christmas |
| 9east | Merry Christmas EveryoneShakin’ Stevens |  play_arrow | A classic, upbeat Christmas pop song |
| 10east | Who’s knocking on the door? (Boy’s Life pt.1: A Christmas Story)Ozawa Kenji |  play_arrow | Kenji Ozawa's hit song "Door Knock" |
| 11east | AnnaKai Band |  play_arrow | Kai Band’s lyrical hit—a masterpiece that weaves (or chronicles) the feelings of love. |
| 12east | Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru |  play_arrow | Utada’s winter song, a heartwarming track |
| 13east | Tonight’s ChristmasKawasaki Takaya |  play_arrow | Kawasaki Takaya’s Christmas song, a confession of love |
| 14east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z |  play_arrow | B’z’s classic, a Christmas song. |
| 15east | All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey |  play_arrow | The charm and joy of Christmas songs |
| 16east | Christmas EveYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri’s Christmas song, a moving piece that resonates with the heart |
| 17east | My lover is Santa ClausMatsutōya Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Matsutoya’s Christmas song on the day of love |
| 18east | White KissSuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song about lovers reunited in a winter city |
| 19east | Crystal SnowBTS |  play_arrow | A winter BTS song like a snowflake |
| 20east | I promiseKing&Prince |  play_arrow | King & Prince's Christmas song is moving. |
| 21east | Jingle Bell RockBobby Helms |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar cover of a Christmas song is moving. |
| 22east | Santa Claus the Scatterbrain |  play_arrow | Let's enjoy singing and playing classic Christmas songs |
| 23east | Mr.SnowmanE-girls |  play_arrow | Depicting a woman's romantic feelings for a man in the snow |
| 24east | I love youTokunaga Hideaki |  play_arrow | HIDEAKI TOKUNAGA’s popular love songs: poignant lyrics and deep emotion |
| 25east | Kissin’ Christmas (It’s Not Just Because It’s Christmas)Kuwata Keisuke & His Friends |  play_arrow | The birth of a classic Christmas song |
| 26east | SNOW SMILEShimizu Shota |  play_arrow | Singing about the heartache and joy of a long-distance relationship |
| 27east | December RainArai Yumi |  play_arrow | Yumi Arai’s classic: a poignant winter song |
| 28east | My Very Own Merry ChristmasNagabuchi Tsuyoshi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song depicting the warmth of Christmas |
| 29east | Ex’ MissNew Found Glory |  play_arrow | Looking for Western pop songs with a Christmas vibe |
| 30east | chicken riceHamada Masatoshi / Makihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that sings of family love at Christmas |
| 31east | Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Santa Claus is coming to town |  play_arrow | A popular Christmas song, a classic everyone knows |
| 32east | Christmas Vanilla ShakeOkuda Tamio Inoue Yosui |  play_arrow | Here are 20 characters: The Christmas classic by Tamio Okuda and Yosui Inoue |
| 33east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | Keisuke Kuwata’s classic winter songs and easy-to-play Christmas tunes |
| 34east | Christmas song medleyDEPAPEPE |  play_arrow | Christmas music, the warm resonance of the guitar |
| 35east | SnowmanSia |  play_arrow | A wistful winter love ballad that resonates with the heart |
| 36east | By the time of the Christmas carolsInagaki Junichi |  play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki’s classic winter song, vocals and drums |
| 37east | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer |  play_arrow | Christmas songs are tunes everyone knows. |
| 38east | X-M@$Corey Taylor |  play_arrow | A rock band’s song that satirizes Christmas |
| 39east | ChristmasJUDY AND MARY |  play_arrow | Judy and Mary's songs are musically rich. |
| 40east | Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Christmas warm love song ribbon |
| 41east | Nothing But LoveMr. BIG |  play_arrow | Mr. Big’s Christmas Love Song |
| 42east | Winter FallsStray Kids |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of winter’s loneliness and longing |
| 43east | Christmas Tree FarmTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | A song that sings about nostalgic Christmas memories |
| 44east | Last Christmas EveYazawa Eikichi |  play_arrow | A Christmas song that resonates in Eikichi Yazawa’s heart |
| 45east | Driving Home For ChristmasChris Rea |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that blends the essence of winter |
| 46east | Jingle BallsKorn |  play_arrow | Arrange Christmas songs in a metal style |
| 47east | Gift of the Holy NightHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A snow-covered town, Motohiro Hata’s Christmas song |
| 48east | Last ChristmasWham! |  play_arrow | A classic Christmas tune: Wham!’s heartbreak song |
| 49east | HAPPY XMAS (War Is Over)John Lennon |  play_arrow | "Happy Xmas" is a masterpiece; the chord craftsmanship is brilliant. |
| 50east | Silent Night |  play_arrow | Heartwarming Christmas guitar classics |
| 51east | Santa Tell MeAriana Grande |  play_arrow | A catchy song popular during the Christmas season |
| 52east | Merry ChristmasBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar video of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s Christmas song |
| 53east | Merry XmasBoA |  play_arrow | BoA’s heartwarming classic that colors the winter |
| 54east | Blue ChristmasChar |  play_arrow | Char's Blue Christmas is a masterpiece. |
| 55east | Swingin’Happy X’masDEPAPEPE |  play_arrow | An acoustic guitar Christmas song by DEPAPEPE |
| 56east | A Snowy ChristmasDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | The appeal of Dreams Come True is how naturally they make complex song structures sound. |
| 57east | White ChristmasJUN SKY WALKER(S) |  play_arrow | Reunion single by JUN SKYWALKER |
| 58east | Silent Night Holy NightJoe Satriani |  play_arrow | A Satriani version of a familiar song |
| 59east | Christmas LoveJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | Christmas love song, a smash hit |
| 60east | MistletoeJustin Bieber |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Christmas song |
| 61east | Winter MagicKARA |  play_arrow | A heartwarming, emotion-filled kayōkyoku for winter |
| 62east | Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Christmas classic that conveys the importance of love. |
| 63east | No Presents For ChristmasKing Diamond |  play_arrow | An Epic Christmas Song by a Metal Singer |
| 64east | Winter WonderlandLarry Carlton |  play_arrow | Classic jazz Christmas songs with a soothing melody |
| 65east | Mount Fuji ChristmasPaul Gilbert |  play_arrow | Introduction to Gilbert’s Japanese-style Christmas songs |
| 66east | Wonderful ChristmastimePaul McCartney |  play_arrow | A song of warm Christmas memories |
| 67east | Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen |  play_arrow | Queen's Christmas song is an underrated gem. |
| 68east | silentSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | SEKAI NO OWARI songs for Christmas |
| 69east | This Christmas (I’ll Burn It To The Ground)Set It Off |  play_arrow | A dark Christmas song by an electro-influenced punk band |
| 70east | Joy To The WorldSteve Morse |  play_arrow | A hard rock cover of 'Joy to the World' |
| 71east | Christmas Time (Don’t Let The Bells End)The Darkness |  play_arrow | Rock guitar performance for Christmas |
| 72east | Shake up ChristmasTrain |  play_arrow | A three-piece band famous for Christmas songs |
| 73east | Christmas, Baby Please Come HomeU2 |  play_arrow | U2's Christmas song is powerful and unique. |
| 74east | I hate Christmas!! Just kidding.CRAZY KEN BAND |  play_arrow | A classic song that voices the true feelings of adults who dislike Christmas |
| 75east | Merry Christmas of that dayarashi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Christmas song is actually a breakup song. |
| 76east | I want to fall in love so much that the slopes melt.Hirose Kōmi |  play_arrow | A singing voice like snow crystals warms the heart. |
| 77east | Lovely holidayTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | Christmas standard song, Mariya Takeuchi classic |
| 78east | O Christmas TreeJoe Pass |  play_arrow | A jazzy song inspired by a fir tree |
| 79east | We wish You a Merry Christmas |  play_arrow | Songs that celebrate Christmas are loved across generations. |
| 80east | Santa ClausELLEGARDEN |  play_arrow | A melancholic Christmas rock band song |
| 81east | Lonely This ChristmasElvis Presley |  play_arrow | Elvis’s cover of a sad Christmas song |
| 82east | Tie a ribbon around my affectionLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | An LGM song that sings about the special day of Christmas |
| 83east | Wonderful Christmas TimePaul McCartney & Wings |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that celebrates the anticipation of Christmas |
| 84east | Christmas Time is HereSteve Vai |  play_arrow | Steve Vai's Christmas classic |
| 85east | MERRY X’MASTHE YELLOW MONKEY |  play_arrow | A special song by THE YELLOW MONKEY for Christmas |
| 86east | Merry & HappyTwice |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of Christmas love and happiness |
| 87east | Merry Christmas (I Don’t Want To Fight Tonight)The Ramones |  play_arrow | A Christmas song by the punk pioneers, the Ramones |
| 88east | A very merry ChristmasAmatsuki |  play_arrow | Amatsuki’s Heart-Fluttering Christmas Song |
| 89east | Christmas in AugustYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | Be mindful of movie soundtracks and acoustic guitar performances. |
| 90east | One Christmas NightTommy Emmanuel |  play_arrow | A bittersweet melody adds color to Christmas. |
| 91east | Merry Christmas Mr. LawrenceOshio Kotaro |  play_arrow | Kotaro Oshio's film music covers |