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)
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.
Juggling
Let’s try juggling, like the street performers you often see at theme parks! It might take a lot of practice time.
But once you can do it, it’s almost guaranteed to be a hit! If you do it in a cramped space, things might go flying everywhere, so perform in a wide area with a high ceiling!
Party tricks that bring the excitement. Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (101–110)
a rope that you can slip your arm out of
All you need is a string tied into a loop! It’s a magic trick where the string passes right through a person’s arm.
The method is super simple.
You might need a bit of practice, but since you just quickly grab the other part of the string with your thumb, once you get used to it, you might become the hero of the party!
Moonwalk
The Moonwalk—a dance technique made famous by Michael Jackson and recognized worldwide.
It’s a classic among classics, a versatile party trick you can use anywhere, and it’s guaranteed to get the crowd going when you show it off.
Definitely worth perfecting!
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!
castanet
How about a performance using castanets, an instrument many of us were familiar with in childhood? We tend to think of castanets as something you just tap “tan-tan,” but try playing them with advanced techniques like an 8-beat.
Hitting castanets in a cool way might look a bit surreal to the audience, but it’s sure to get everyone excited!
Catching a blazing fastball with your mouth
I think most people have tried tossing food and catching it in their mouth as a bit of fun at least once, but this is a performance where the thrower doesn’t hold back.
If possible, use fragile items like water balloons or raw eggs for the catch.
The scene when it fails should look pretty funny.
Just be sure to take care to avoid injuries.