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 Entertainment to Liven Up the Crowd [2026] (31–40)
Tasting Game
When we eat, we experience flavor through appearance and aroma as well.
This is a game where players try to identify foods while relying only on taste, with sight and smell blocked.
It might be easy to understand the rules as a quiz: ask several questions, and the person with the most correct answers wins.
Forming teams of two and discussing to match answers, or adding other variations, also sounds fun.
You may even discover new things, like how flavors change when you rely solely on taste.
「Critical Hit」Everybody
This is the signature routine—and the breakthrough hit—of Everybody, a comedy duo from Yoshimoto Kogyo.
Set to a rhythmic BGM, it features clear, straightforward content where the performers throw words and moves at their target to win their heart.
Its appeal lies in the catchy rhythm, easy accessibility, and the big actions and expressions.
With exaggerated, drama-inspired movements reminiscent of overseas TV shows, the skit pulls you into its world.
Wearing strong, bold-colored costumes to emphasize the largeness of the movements might also be a key point.
Doburokku
Creating a performance piece from one of the many popular skits by the comedy duo Doburokku is also very popular.
Their “Maybe, just maybe…” series is especially well-known, and if you choose a skit that closely reflects the audience’s everyday life at the time, it tends to land really well.
“Kamisama (God),” for instance, is a relatively easy one that anyone can pull off.
There are also CDs and DVDs under the title “Moshikashitakedo (Maybe, just maybe…),” so studying those is one good approach.
haka
How about performing the haka, the traditional dance of New Zealand? It’s a dance said to have been performed by the indigenous Māori people before going into battle, and it’s also famous for being performed by New Zealand’s national rugby team before matches.
The powerful, spirited performance is sure to energize any party! Since the haka was originally danced mainly by Māori men, this fierce display might be something that men in particular can truly bring to life.
Russian roulette
This is a game where among the sweets laid out in front of you, exactly one is extremely spicy.
It’s a simple game of luck, and everyone can enjoy watching how the unlucky person reacts.
Since it combines the game and the penalty at the same time, it’s nice that it wraps up quickly.
You could also make it a guessing game where all participants pretend they got a tasty sweet, and everyone tries to figure out who drew the dud—that could be even more exciting.
To ensure big reactions, it’s recommended to make the losing flavor quite strong.
Men’s recommended party acts and entertainment that liven up events [2026] (41–50)
flash mob dance
Flash mobs that bring unexpected emotion to proposals and parties are a tempting choice for entertainment.
Yamauchi from the comedy duo Kamaitachi pulled off a huge gag by attempting a flash mob all by himself at his partner Hamaie’s wedding.
We wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re very brave… Since it’s mainly dancing, it may require a longer practice period than other performances.
It’s reassuring if you have a few people with dance experience.
For company events, it might be fun to divide into teams—like a junior team and a veteran team—and perform that way!
Tambourine performance
How about a tambourine performance like that of Gonzo, the comedian whose act went viral on Got Talent? If you perform with a serious face while wearing a funny costume like Gonzo’s, the contrast is sure to make people laugh! As for the tambourine itself, though, it’s actually hard to play it cleanly in time with the music.
Practice the basics of handling a tambourine so you can keep it sounding crisp and on beat with the song!