Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM or dancing!
Halloween has become a staple event in Japan.
Many people host or attend parties to enjoy the occasion.
One thing that often stumps us is choosing the right BGM.
In this article, we’ve gathered perfect Halloween songs and party tunes for anyone looking for music to color their Halloween.
They’re great not only as event background music, but also for dances performed at parties.
Let’s liven up this once-a-year event with music that’s perfect for Halloween-themed vibes!
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Music you’ll want to play at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM and dancing! (31–40)
Bad Monsterurashimasakatasen
Released in October 2020 as the fifth installment in the Halloween song series, this track was written, composed, and arranged by Umetora, a creator active in the Vocaloid scene.
Within lyrics that unfold a dark and slightly mysterious worldview, the captivating voices of the four members intertwine to create a wickedly cool atmosphere.
The sound—fusing electronic effects with a catchy melody—makes it perfect as BGM for a Halloween party! It’s also great for costume parties or any gathering with a spooky vibe.
jack-o’-lanternurashimasakatasen
This is a dance track brimming with Halloween vibes, depicting a mysterious night bathed in orange light.
Written and composed by Yoshikatsu Shutō of KEYTALK, it was released digitally in November 2022.
Centered on the relationship between a butler and a princess, it unfolds a fantastical world where the boundary between dreams and reality grows hazy.
The lyrics are sprinkled with Halloween-specific motifs, and the chorus phrases really stick with you.
It’s perfect not only for costume parties, but also as BGM when you want to get hyped with friends!
VampireIZ*ONE
A vampire-themed worldview is perfect for a Halloween party.
The lyrics, which express a dangerous longing for eternal love through the metaphor of a vampire, are dramatic and fantastical.
Released in September 2019 in Japan as the group’s third single, the song reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Its tense melody, magnificent arrangement, and lyrically tinged dark sound will instantly elevate the atmosphere of any venue.
Dressing up in costume and dancing is highly recommended!
Dancing stars on me!μ’s
Featured in a memorable scene from Love Live! Season 2, this song plays as the members of μ’s sing and dance in Halloween-themed costumes like witches, pirates, and angels.
Centered on the theme of magical, fateful encounters, it celebrates the fun of dressing up and transforming yourself.
The rhythmic, easy-to-dance arrangement and the colorful harmonies created by the nine members are especially striking.
Released in June 2014 as a double A-side single, Love wing bell / Dancing stars on me!, it reached No.
3 on the Oricon weekly chart.
If you sing it in costume at karaoke, you can fully enjoy a festive Halloween atmosphere!
HAPPY SCARY HALLOWEENfōeito
Released in October 2020 by 48, a popular creator collective born on TikTok, this seasonal dance tune was made to hype up Halloween parties.
Entirely crafted by the members—from lyrics and composition to the music video—this track packs in memorable Halloween-themed keywords and hooks, making it an unforgettable party song.
The repeated chorus line inviting you to “dance till morning” leaves a strong impression.
Its call-and-response structure lets you enjoy lively back-and-forth unique to a group performance.
It’s the perfect fit for a one-night-only Halloween party.
Music you’ll want to hear at a Halloween party: perfect for BGM and dancing! (41–50)
Strange Masquerade HalloweenMachigerīta
A dark Halloween number by Machigerita with a masquerade theme.
The song tells the story of guests invited to a mansion who don masks and, drowning in their desires, transform into monsters.
The production, which layers multiple VOCALOID vocals, feels as if it’s expressing the diverse desires hidden beneath those masks.
Released on Halloween day in October 2014, this piece became a hall-of-fame favorite among VOCALOID fans.
It’s perfect as party BGM and also recommended as a dance track for masked festivities!
winkTegoshi Yūya
A number by Yuya Tegoshi that captivates with a retro, mysterious Halloween-themed world.
Released in October 2021 as the fourth installment of a six-month consecutive release project, it’s also included on the album NEW FRONTIER.
Beginning with a Showa-retro-style intro, the song weaves in fantastical motifs like a Western-style mansion and a werewolf, as if slipping back and forth across the boundary between imagination and reality.
The lyrics, which sing of a fluttering romance, combined with Tegoshi’s freely expressive vocals, make it a perfect track for Halloween night.