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 that liven up events [2026] (41–50)
Rap battle
In recent years, thanks in part to TV shows, rap battles have suddenly become a mainstream culture.
It’s a contest where two MCs trade improvised rhymes over various tracks.
Since it’s not something most people can just do out of the blue, you might treat it as a performance and battle using pre-written lyrics you’ve prepared in advance.
If you weave in some in-jokes that everyone at the party will get while keeping your rhymes tight, it might hype things up even more.
Of course, if you’ve got the skills, feel free to go all-in on a genuine freestyle battle!
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.
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.
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!
Michael Jackson “Smooth Criminal”
Let’s dance Michael Jackson’s ‘Smooth Criminal’ in a chic and cool way.
Since it’s a song that demands sharp, precise movements, you’ll likely need a fair amount of practice.
If you have dance experience, why not take this opportunity to put your skills to use and show them off?
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
How about practicing routines from popular comedians and performing them yourselves? First, memorizing the lines and reproducing the timing of the punchlines and the subtle movements is very difficult.
But that’s exactly why it’s so rewarding!
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!