[Easy Halloween Vibes] Perfect BGM and Theme Songs for a Halloween Party
Halloween has become a staple event in Japan, especially among young people.
Many of you are probably taking part in Halloween events at theme parks.
Others may be celebrating it as a school activity or throwing parties with friends and family! In this article, we’ll introduce the perfect BGM to help you easily get into the Halloween spirit.
We’ve gathered songs with Halloween-themed titles and lyrics, as well as theme music from movies and musicals—tracks that will make your Halloween even more enjoyable.
Be sure to check out these tunes to amp up your fun time!
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[Quick Halloween Vibes] Perfect BGM and Theme Songs for a Halloween Party (41–50)
Crazy Party Night ~Revenge of the Pumpkin~kyarī pamyu pamyu
This is the Kyary Pamyu Pamyu track that makes you want to throw on a Halloween costume and start dancing.
It perfectly blends Halloween’s eerie vibe with a fun mood and Kyary’s signature pop flair, creating a magical chemical reaction—truly a song made for Halloween.
Speaking of Kyary, she previously released Fashion Monster, which also has a Halloween-like feel, but this track packs in even more Halloween elements.
The song even calls on everyone to dance together, so be sure to use it as a dance number at your Halloween party!
FALL IN NIGHTsutopuri
With Halloween and romance as its themes, it deftly captures the nighttime mood and heart-fluttering excitement.
It’s a digital single by Strawberry Prince (Strawberi/Strpri) released in October 2023, characterized by its pop sound.
The music video is packed with Halloween-inspired costumes and cute touches, making it visually delightful as well.
It’s perfect as background music for a Halloween party, and also recommended for listening with someone you love.
An ideal track for savoring a romantic nighttime atmosphere.
Rat-tat-tatSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
The fun, upbeat track by Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE will liven up any Halloween party! Released digitally in September 2019, it was featured in a Universal Studios Japan Halloween event TV commercial.
Its rhythmic beat and catchy melody will get your body moving, and the choreography known as the “Ratata Dance” is easy for anyone, young or old, to enjoy.
It’s the perfect song to instantly boost the party atmosphere!
Beetlejuice Main titleBeetlejuice
This is the theme song from the film Beetlejuice, which is said to have been the breakthrough that put Tim Burton on the map.
At Universal Studios Japan, there’s also a musical based on Beetlejuice, and it’s a very popular attraction.
How about giving it another listen as you gear up for USJ’s Halloween event, Halloween Horror Nights?
Halloween NightAKB48
A Halloween song by AKB48 featuring a catchy disco-style melody.
In the music video and on music shows, the members dance while each wearing their own Halloween costume.
Since it’s an AKB48 number, you can’t leave out the dance! Choreographed by Papaya Suzuki, the easy-to-copy moves will turn your Halloween night into a disco! And of course, don’t forget the costumes.
Just like the AKB48 members, dress up however you like and get the party going!
ThrillerMichael Jackson
When it comes to Halloween songs with a strikingly horror-themed music video, plenty of people surely think of Thriller! Released in 1982, it’s a track from the best-selling album of all time.
The scenes of Michael Jackson transforming into a monster are shocking, right? His groovy vocals are phenomenal—you’ll definitely find yourself humming along—and the unified choreography pulls you right in.
For a costume party, this is the one! Just like the events held at Universal Studios Japan, it’s a number that elevates the Halloween mood and is irresistible for enjoying with a big crowd.
GREMLINS THEME SONGGREMLINS
This is the theme song from the classic film Gremlins.
At first it seems like a poppy tune, but eerie phrases suddenly jump out, making it a track that conveys the dual nature of the film’s mysterious creatures, the Gremlins.
It’s upbeat and catchy, so it might be nice to slip it in among other dark, gloomy Halloween background music as a sort of palate cleanser.