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Party acts that will liven things up: Recommended performances and skits for men [2026]

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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.

Men’s recommended party acts and entertainment that liven up events [2026] (41–50)

Performance by the cheer club

[High Quality] Waseda University Cheerleading Squad's Wedding Performance: 'Konpeki no Sora,' 'Yell,' 'Combat March,' and More

Performance by the cheer club

If you’ve got someone from your school days who was in the cheer squad, definitely give this a try! A traditional, tough style works great, and adding cheerleaders to dance will absolutely hype things up! For a class reunion, if everyone sings the school anthem together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable, passionate day!

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Party tricks and performances recommended for men that will liven up the event [2026] (51–60)

Hiking walking cola act

I learned a party trick from Mr. Hiking Walking Q-Taro.

Hiking walking cola act

The cola gag performed by Q-Taro from the comedy duo Hiking Walking is a surefire, laugh-out-loud one-shot routine! He chugs a cola and then starts naming stations on the Yamanote Line, but he usually burps around the fifth station.

The bit is built to “fail,” so it’s funny whether he can’t finish the chug, burps before saying any station names, or burps after just a few.

That said, since some people find burping unpleasant, it’s best to perform this at a casual get-together among close male friends.

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Para Para dance

Wedding reception performance: Para Para - Night of Fire

Para Para dance

With a Para-Para dance, both the audience and the dancers can have a blast and get into the groove! It’d be great to gather your friends, practice together until the wedding, and show off a perfectly coordinated routine.

Let’s create a memorable moment that the bride and groom will appreciate—and one that’s fun to watch again on video later!

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A Solitary Masquerade

Entertainment act at the New Year’s party: ‘Kamen Butokai’ by Shonentai @ Ryuo snowboarding & hot spring tour

A Solitary Masquerade

When the curtain rises, three men dressed like the group Shonentai appear—except, on closer look, the ones on the left and right are life-sized mannequins.

Rods attached to the hands and feet of the man in the middle are connected to the mannequins’ limbs, so as he dances, the mannequins dance along.

It’s a banquet party trick with a huge impact.

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Kyuton

Kyūton party-entertainment style [Onuman JAPAN] performance

Kyuton

We’re imitating the performances of Kyūton, a comedy unit formed around comedian Keaton Masutani.

Their surreal sketches were praised on the variety show “Arabiki-dan,” which made them a hot topic.

Each member wears a distinctive cosplay, making for a lively look.

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Hige Dance

Wedding reception entertainment: Beard Dance magic act

Hige Dance

Back in the day, the “Hige Dance” by the duo Ken Shimura and Cha Kato sparked a huge craze.

Even generations who don’t know them might recognize it from the music and moves, right? They perform tricks while dancing to the music, and even if the tricks fail, the comedic movements and dance can turn it into laughter.

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The dance of “PERFECT HUMAN”RADIO FISH

Oriraji [PERFECT HUMAN] full-size perfect copy! If you want to learn the choreography, check it out!

The dance of “PERFECT HUMAN”RADIO FISH

RADIO FISH “PERFECT HUMAN.” The performances by RADIO FISH, formed mainly around the comedy duo Oriental Radio, made a huge impact on the public.

So, how about this as entertainment? You don’t have to dance the whole thing—just do the distinctive chorus, the easy-to-follow choreography, or maybe just the first half.

I think that works too.

Highly recommended.

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