Party acts that hype up the crowd: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026]
Farewell and welcome parties at work, year-end and New Year gatherings, after-parties with friends, and class reunions.
There are quite a lot of banquets and drinking parties, aren’t there?
They’re basically fun, but there’s one time that troubles new hires, young employees, and juniors… yes, the “entertainment segment”!
People often say, “Do something!” or “Can’t you do something funny?” and you end up covering it with an awkward smile, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of recommended ideas for when you can’t dodge party entertainment, including skits and performances everyone can do together.
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Exciting Party Acts: Recommended Entertainment and Performances for Banquets and Drinking Parties [2026] (91–100)
Shake a beer and open it immediately.
A mysterious party trick: shake a beer and open it right away.
I don’t really know the principle, but first you shake a can of beer.
Since it’s beer, everyone can imagine what would happen if you opened the lid in that state.
But now, try flicking around the side of the can with your finger, like doing a little snap, all the way around.
Then when you open the lid—amazingly, the foam doesn’t gush out! It’s sure to liven up any party with its mystery.
Just be careful, because it can fail sometimes.
Doppelganger Doll Dance
The clone technique that ninjas or Pokémon use would be super handy if we could do it, right? Since we can’t actually do that, let’s try making clones of ourselves or others using puppets! The idea is to dance by creating a puppet double.
In Japan, comedian Yoshio Kojima has a routine like this: you connect the puppet’s arms and legs to your own with rods and move in sync.
If you could multiply yourself—or when you have to perform alone without partners—try countering with a trick like this! Any kind of dance is fine.
Just be careful not to get too acrobatic, as the puppet might break, and you could get injured since you’re connected to it.
This strange “double” is sure to catch people’s eyes!
Beatbox Battle
They take turns laying down beats and compete to see who was hotter.
If multiple people can beatbox, it turns into a stylish showdown, and watching complete beginners battle with chaotic beatboxing is funny in its own way.
Share Happy Dance
Commonly known as the “Share Happy Dance.” How about perfectly copying the dance performed by Sandaime J Soul Brothers in the Glico Pocky commercial? There are many people posting dance videos on YouTube.
It’s a cute dance, but if you dance it sharply, the choreography looks really cool!
Swat-and-Helmet Rock-Paper-Scissors
How about livening up your party with “Tatatte Kabutte Jankenpon,” a game anyone can enjoy regardless of age? The rules are simple: first, play rock–paper–scissors.
The winner tries to hit the loser on the head with a toy hammer, while the loser puts on a helmet to protect their head.
If the helmet doesn’t make it on in time and the head gets hit, they’re out.
If the hit is blocked, then even the rock–paper–scissors winner doesn’t score a win.
It’s a game long loved on variety shows, and if all participants play seriously, it will bring even more laughter and excitement to the venue.
If you’re unsure what game to play, give this one a try.
A matchstick is piercing through
All you need is two matchsticks! It takes a bit of practice, but if you pull it off well, you’re sure to amaze people.
The method is very simple: press the head of one matchstick into your finger and release it at the exact moment of impact.
Because it’s so simple, the tricky part is keeping it from being noticed—but definitely give it some practice!
tablecloth trick
A one-shot trick that’ll make people say “Wow, that’s amazing!” is the tablecloth pull.
You often see celebrities doing it on TV shows—practicing, performing, and whether they’ll succeed or not is shown up close.
There seem to be a few tips about the length of the tablecloth and how to pull it.
Wouldn’t it be something to brag about if you mastered this? Practice a lot and give it a successful try!
Dancing with just one towel
You might be wondering, what does it mean to dance with just one towel? This is a dance that became popular overseas where you’re completely naked and use a single towel to cleverly cover the parts that shouldn’t be seen while you dance.
Of course, being fully nude is not acceptable in public places like parties, but you can imitate just the dance! Use a bath towel large enough to cover most of your body.
It’s recommended to perform with about two people cooperating to show off your towel-handling skills rather than doing it alone.
Even if you’re wearing clothes, to dance while properly keeping everything covered, practice is essential!
Chanting Sutras · The Heart Sutra
There probably aren’t many people who can recite the Heart Sutra from memory without looking.
This is about memorizing the Heart Sutra and performing it as a party trick! You might think it’s a rather low-key act, but it will be useful in the long run—and when someone asks about your special skills, saying “I’ve memorized the Heart Sutra” is sure to impress! While it’s often thought of as something you only hear at memorial services or temples, there are even monks nowadays who are spreading the Heart Sutra as music, in styles like EDM.
Let It Go dance
“Let It Go,” the smash-hit song from Disney’s global blockbuster Frozen, is beloved worldwide.
In the Japanese version, Takako Matsu, who voices Elsa, delivers a beautifully expansive vocal performance.
How about trying a dance to this hugely popular track? Elsa’s movements as she conjures ice one after another in the film almost look like a dance, don’t they? You could exaggerate Elsa’s motions and turn them into dance moves, create your own original choreography, or pick a theme—like moves a celebrity might do—and dance along in various ways.
Heat things up so much that even the ice might melt!