[2026] Classic Karaoke Songs That Liven Up Year-End and New Year Parties
Many of you probably go to karaoke for year-end or New Year parties, right? At company gatherings, there are times when you might struggle with song choices because you’re mindful of your boss or senior colleagues.
You can’t help but be cautious when you think, “What if I kill the mood…?” But if you pick songs that are widely known across ages and genders, or ones that everyone can join in on with choreography or call-and-response, you’ll be fine! Above all, it’s important to choose songs that everyone can enjoy together.
In this article, we’ll introduce foolproof karaoke songs for year-end and New Year parties—ranging from popular tracks that hit those key points, to the latest hits that drew attention this year, all carefully selected by our editorial team.
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For men (51–60)
Is that okay?RADWIMPS
Even if it’s not an upbeat tune, you can still liven up karaoke.
It’s a very easy song to follow, so anyone who hears it will feel somehow cheerful.
Let’s all have fun together, clapping along in a friendly atmosphere.
Even those who aren’t comfortable with karaoke at parties might find it easier to sing if everyone claps along.
Let’s build a sense of unity and energize the room.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Mixed Nuts was released as the opening theme song for the TV anime SPY×FAMILY.
This upbeat, highly catchy track is by Official HIGE DANDism, a four-member Japanese band commonly known as Higedan.
The title Mixed Nuts is a playful nod to peanuts—Anya’s favorite in the series.
With big-band-style horns blaring, the song perfectly matches the stylish and exhilarating world of SPY×FAMILY.
It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at karaoke, too.
rainbowSuda Masaki
Masaki Suda’s pure, gentle vocals are moving in “Niji.” It’s a masterpiece written and composed by Huwie Ishizaki in 2020 as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
The song is filled with gratitude for the people who are always by your side—partners, family, friends—and listening to it makes you feel happy.
It’s a number loved across generations, leaving a gentle warmth in your heart.
Please try to lighten the mood by singing it earnestly and unpretentiously, just like Suda does!
Snow SmileBUMP OF CHICKEN
When it comes to BUMP’s winter songs, this is the one, right? “Snow Smile” is BUMP OF CHICKEN’s fifth single, released in 2002.
Even though many years have passed since its release, you still hear it every winter, and among Japanese rock fans it’s considered a quintessential winter song.
Listening to songs that evoke snow during the cold season can make you pensive, and it somehow makes the chill and your emotions feel even more vivid.
You might think it’s a heartwarming, cute track at first, but it’s actually a sad, heartrending love song that wells up with longing.
Age Age Every KnightDJ OZMA
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this a song made to hype things up.
As the title “Ageage” suggests, it’s perfect for cranking up the energy—singing and dancing along.
It’s the kind of track where if one person starts singing, everyone jumps in, so it’s great for those moments when you want to get the vibe going at karaoke.
For men (61–70)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
Released in January 2018, this song, Tomoni, also carries WANIMA’s feelings about the earthquake that struck their hometown of Kumamoto.
There’s been a lot of dark news and natural disasters, but this song makes you realize just how much power music can give you—it’s a track that helps you stay positive.
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
The signature song of RADIO FISH, a dance group centered around the comedy duo Oriental Radio.
If you perform that dance, it’s sure to be a hit at end-of-year or New Year’s parties, right? It also sounds fun to practice the dance with your coworkers.
