Wonderful entertainment/performances

Party acts that hype up the crowd: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026]

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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.

Be sure to use it as a reference when you’re in a pinch!

Party tricks that hype up the crowd. Recommended entertainment and performances for parties and drinking gatherings [2026] (131–140)

rubber glove balloon

Banquet entertainment that will definitely liven up year-end parties, New Year’s parties, welcome/farewell gatherings, and other parties: Chicken Man Welcome and Farewell Party

rubber glove balloon

It might be a classic by now, but it’s the gag where you put a rubber glove over your head and pop it with your nose.

The thrill at the moment it pops amplifies the humor.

The key is to inflate it all at once without getting timid.

Show them that courage.

Acting like nothing happened after it pops makes it even funnier.

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Opening Movie

Pirates of the Caribbean Year-End Party Entertainment Opening Movie

Opening Movie

A popular choice when preparing entertainment in advance is a video.

This one is an “opening movie” that plays before the performance! They’ve only changed the subtitles of a famous film.

The subtitle content will differ depending on whether it’s a company party or a student gathering, but if you use inside jokes everyone understands, it could have everyone roaring with laughter! Video editing can be tough if you’re not used to it, but it might be a good option when you want to avoid being put on the spot on the day.

If you make it memorable, it’ll stay a talking point even after the party starts, so you can relax!

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Russian roulette

[Banquet/Party Game] Russian Roulette with Pizza: 1-in-6 Spicy Version!!

Russian roulette

It’s a kind of Russian roulette where you’re not sure if it’s a game or a punishment.

You often see it on variety shows where they hide wasabi in a cream puff.

You can use any food, but things that are hard to detect—like hot sauce, wasabi, or mustard—are recommended.

If there are many people, it gets even more exciting when the spectators join in by guessing who’s going to get the “hit.”

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Model Walking Relay

[Banquet/Party Game] 2×10m Relay: Model Walking Relay

Model Walking Relay

This is a relay game with model-style walking.

Anyone can enjoy it regardless of gender or age, so everyone can have fun together.

Each group lines up in a single file, and the person at the front is given a book.

They place the book between their thighs and walk without dropping it.

The team that reaches the goal the fastest wins.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced lots of recommended skits and acts for parties and drinking gatherings. The term “party performance” might sound a bit intimidating, but it’s great if you can find something everyone can enjoy—and you can enjoy too! I hope the ideas in this article help make your performance liven up the party even more.