[For High School Students] A roundup of recommended attractions for the school festival
High school cultural festivals usually offer more freedom than in junior high—things like attractions and food stalls—so you can try all kinds of ideas, right?
Since it only happens once a year, I’m sure many students are thinking, “We want to create a memorable, amazing attraction!”
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of recommended ideas for high school cultural festivals, from the classics to the unconventional.
You can go with a tried-and-true crowd-pleaser, or take on a unique idea that won’t overlap with other classes!
As you consider factors like preparation time and budget, use this as a reference to decide which attraction to choose.
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[For High School Students] Recommended Booth and Activity Ideas for the School Cultural Festival (71–80)
high school student band
Take this opportunity to form a band! Here are some ideas for high school bands.
Many of you may already be in a band or play an instrument, but forming a band to perform on stage is also highly recommended.
How about delivering the best music with members you can only play with right now? Even if it’s a special one-day band, the time and passion you’ve put into practice will surely reach the audience.
Perform covers of your favorite bands or showcase your own songs and make some great memories!
Chorus of Souls
Stirring and moving! Here are some ideas for a soul-stirring choral performance.
When it comes to choir, there are various types like mixed chorus, male chorus, and female chorus.
The appeal will differ depending on the songs you want to sing and the makeup of your members.
Why not take this once-a-year opportunity at the school festival to move the audience with perfectly synchronized voices? In the video, two students sing the main parts while the rest perform in a chorus-like structure.
Try incorporating this while exploring a configuration that suits your group.
Horror Sound Event
When it comes to haunted houses, that feeling of fear drawing closer is a key point, and the question is how to stage it.
This BGM skillfully expresses that creeping sense of approaching terror using a variety of sounds.
Its foundation is a combination of uniquely floating tones and high-pitched sounds that stoke anxiety, and by intentionally avoiding harmony, it conveys instability.
It also effectively incorporates environmental sounds that evoke water and wind, enhancing the sensation that fear is closing in around you.
Acrobatic performance
https://www.tiktok.com/@parkour.okinawa/video/6765773895514574082Acrobatic performances, where physical ability really matters, would look so cool if you could showcase them at a school festival.
These performances often combine gymnastics and dance, and when they succeed, the crowd gets really fired up.
Performing with multiple people can refine the act even more, allowing for complex formations and adding depth to the expression.
When deciding the flow of the performance, choosing a story or theme and discussing it together as a group might further improve your performance as a team and strengthen your bond.
Rap MC Battle
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A rap MC battle that’s guaranteed to hype everyone up is perfect for a high school cultural festival.
In a rap MC battle, two high school rappers go head-to-head, crafting lyrics on the spot and competing with sharp wordplay and tight rhymes—it’s a fiery performance.
The biggest thrills come from the live energy: instantly spun words, rhymes delivered in rhythm, and the crowd’s excitement reaching a fever pitch.
Cheers and applause from the audience might even sway the outcome of the battle! Definitely give it a try and make it a highlight of your youth.
Doraemon
Let’s put on a performance based on a beloved national anime! Here are some ideas inspired by Doraemon.
When you think of Doraemon, it’s an anime and a set of characters cherished by people of all ages, from children to adults.
Many viewers get excited about the secret gadgets that pop up in its everyday-life stories.
Because it portrays daily life, it’s easy to adapt into original stories, and with its large cast of characters, it seems perfect for creating a play with the entire class.
Be sure to give it a try!
Chemistry Experiment Classroom
How about gathering some of the most visually striking chemistry experiments to spark interest in the subject of chemistry? Among them, flame tests are especially recommended—the mysterious colors of the flames catch the eye and naturally raise the question of why those colors appear.
It’s also important to clearly explain why the phenomenon occurs, so that students become interested in the lesson and can remember it as useful trivia.
Since visually flashy experiments can sometimes be dangerous, it’s best to explain the plan to a teacher and have them supervise.