Party acts that will liven things up: Recommended performances and skits for men [2026]
At year-end and New Year parties or company drinking gatherings, many men may be thinking, “I got asked to perform something, but I have no idea what to do…” Especially at workplace parties, it’s hard to turn down a request for entertainment.
Plus, you don’t want to perform something half-baked and kill the mood.
So, we’ve gathered a bunch of party-act ideas recommended for men! We’ve collected ideas that are easy to try and are sure to liven things up, so pick one that suits you and give it a shot.
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Men’s Recommended Party Acts and Performances to Liven Things Up: Banquet Entertainment [2026] (21–30)
Singing impressions
If you’re good at singing, why not try a singing impersonation? Pick a popular song by an artist with a distinctive vocal style, and mimic not only their singing but also their costume, gestures, and expressions when you perform.
Singing impressions get even more exciting if you’re a strong singer, but you don’t need to obsess over perfect quality.
What matters more is capturing the artist’s essence through your look and singing style.
You can find lots of singing impression videos if you search, so use those as references while you practice!
pretend idol
A classic crowd-pleaser for company parties and the like: impersonating an idol! Whether you’re a man or a woman, put on a cute frilly costume and sing and dance—you’re guaranteed to be a hit! Flash a beaming smile you don’t usually show, throw in the occasional wink, and strike those heart-melting idol poses, and the room will erupt in laughter and applause.
Singing while dancing is trickier than it looks, but what matters is performing with confidence, not perfection.
Channel your inner idol and turn the venue into a fever-pitch live concert!
Men’s Recommended Party Acts and Entertainment to Liven Up the Crowd [2026] (31–40)
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
Ninin-baori has long been a classic party performance! One person shows only their face while the other person’s arms come out and they try to eat or do things.
The mismatched movements between the two are so funny that you can’t help but laugh when you watch.
It’s great to prepare a solid script together and really aim to make people laugh, and doing ninin-baori with several pairs for a speed-eating contest could really liven things up! Also, doing makeup in ninin-baori is guaranteed to be hilarious, so I highly recommend it!
WORLD ORDER
Men in suits deliver a sharp dance performance in time with the music.
This is a performance by WORLD ORDER, a dance unit formed by former mixed martial artist Genki Sudo.
Their robotic dance in suits is really cool.
Michael Jackson ‘Beat It’
If you’re considering an entertainment segment that involves showing a video, how about recreating the music video for Michael Jackson’s classic “Beat It”? It does take time and effort from filming to editing, but it makes for a high-quality performance, so it’s highly recommended! On the day of the event, you’ll just have to screen it, which should be a relief for the person in charge.
And it doesn’t have to be “Beat It”—feel free to try recreating the MV of your favorite song!
Akira 100%
When it comes to the comedian Akira 100%, his signature act is the nude routine using a serving tray.
You can’t help but worry, “Isn’t something going to show?” but it never does—that perfect level of tension keeps you glued to the screen! If you’re looking for entertainment for a men-only party, why not try performing his tray routine? Adding a little twist, like sticking a fireworks illustration on the back of the tray, will create a moment of comic relief and get even more laughs and excitement.
Cheerleading
Have you heard of the “Cheerimans,” formed from Team B of Waseda University’s cheerleading squad? As the name suggests, it’s a team of suit-wearing salarymen performing cheer routines.
In fact, they’re so skilled they’ve even appeared on overseas audition shows.
How about practicing by imitating their performances and showcasing it at a welcome party? Even if big stunts are tough, sharp dance moves and synchronized routines can surprise and move the audience.
You might even inspire people to say, “I want to join next year’s welcome party too!”
