Get the office buzzing! A collection of recommended entertainment and performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties
Have you ever been asked, “Can someone take charge of the entertainment?” and found yourself looking down without thinking? If you know crowd-pleasing acts for the company year-end party, there’s nothing to fear! From nostalgic TV commercial quizzes and delightfully absurd dance bits to easy-to-copy comedy gags, there are plenty of surprisingly simple ideas that really get people going.
In this article, we’ll showcase lots of entertainment ideas that are easy to prepare and can instantly brighten the atmosphere.
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Get the Office Buzzing! A Collection of Entertaining Skits & Performance Ideas Recommended for Year-End and New Year Parties (91–100)
Honnō-ji Incident
How about “The Honnoji Incident” from Explosions’ Dancing Lesson series? It explains what the Honnoji Incident was through comical moves and music.
It’s really interesting how you can actually learn from it.
It’s funny just to watch, so it’s perfect as a performance piece too.
stage combat (sword-fighting choreography)
If you have experience in kendo, how about showcasing some stage combat? Practice thoroughly so it has real impact.
Using a staff or nunchaku instead of a sword could look cool, too.
A story-driven performance might also work well.
Be sure to make the most of your strengths.
Relatable things about working adults
How about holding a “Workplace Relatable Moments” contest at the peak of the party? It’s a mini event where everyone shares the “mysteries of the company” they always wonder about or the “sales department classics” they constantly encounter.
For example: “I can’t wake up in the morning, so I set five alarms,” “My voice tone changes when I answer the phone,” “‘I’ll take this back to the office’ actually means ‘no,’” and “‘I just stepped out’ actually means ‘I’m about to head out.’” Sharing these everyday relatable moments will surely liven up the atmosphere! And don’t forget a prize for the biggest crowd-pleaser.
The Impersonation Championship of Impressions Too Subtle to Get Across
The “Impressions Too Subtle to Convey” Championship was a hugely popular segment on the TV show ‘Tunnels’ Thanks to Everyone.’ Nowadays, not only TV programs but also YouTubers are taking on the challenge, and it’s known across a wide range of generations.
If you’re doing it at work, how about trying super-subtle impressions of your boss or colleagues?
arm wrestling
Besides individual performances and skits at year-end and New Year parties, having a game everyone can enjoy really takes the excitement up a notch.
How about an arm-wrestling tournament? Just drawing a bracket on poster paper will boost the atmosphere.
If you set rules like allowing women to use both hands, it becomes something everyone can enjoy.
The classic bit where the men go easy and the women advance is fun too! Or you can run separate men’s and women’s brackets for a serious showdown.
Have the referee wear a ref outfit and the excitement jumps even more—highly recommended!
Together to the Core Game
Guaranteed to liven up any year-end or New Year party! The “Core-to-Core Game” is simple, easy to understand, and enjoyable for all ages.
Playing in male–female pairs, you cooperate to reach the goal, which naturally brings people closer.
Since you use a toilet paper core, preparation is easy.
However, be careful with the amount of pressure when you hold it between your foreheads.
Set up the course according to the size of the venue for even more excitement! Spotting funny faces during the game or pairs that are perfectly in sync might be part of the fun, too.
ultra high-speed shredding
As adults, we might compare things like sales performance, but we rarely engage in direct competition like we did with footraces in elementary school.
So how about organizing a “guitar speed-playing contest” as an event? Everyone competes to see how fast they can play a simple song, like Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.
I imagine many department heads and managers from the folk-guitar generation can play.
If there’s a piano available, you could also hold a “The Cat’s March speed-playing contest” as a women’s event.
The moment instruments start playing, the atmosphere instantly brightens!
U.S.A.DA PUMP
This upbeat song by the dance-vocal group DA PUMP caught fire as soon as the music video was released on YouTube.
Lots of people imitated the dance moves, too.
It’s a track everyone can enjoy dancing to together at karaoke.
Playboy-style manzai (stand-up comedy duo)EXIT
EXIT, a duo of flashy playboys who are currently a huge hit—their flashy vibe is super pop and hilarious, right? It could be really funny to imitate them and do a manzai routine as entertainment at a party or banquet.
Even if you’re not a party animal, just for this occasion, go all-in on the party vibe and enjoy the chatty style and wordplay.
This is your chance to rock flashy clothes and hair in front of your boss, just this once!
Make You Happy danceNiziU
For women who want to perform a dance as entertainment, we recommend this song by a hot girls’ group that’s both cute and cool! NiziU, which has been drawing worldwide attention even before their debut, is a group formed by members selected through a Japan–Korea joint audition.
Their performances, backed by extensive professional training, are truly impressive.
Practice plenty and deliver a stunning dance that rivals theirs, and you’re guaranteed to bring the house down! Songs by trending groups are well-known, so they’re highly recommended.
