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.
Be sure to use it as a reference when you’re in a pinch!
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Party tricks that liven things up. Recommended entertainment and acts for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (121–130)
Pekopa
The comedy duo Pekopa started drawing attention around the time they made it to the finals of the 2019 M-1 Grand Prix.
Their trademark is Shoinji’s “gentle tsukkomi” style.
Even when there are countless points to criticize, he delivers retorts in phrases that gently wrap around the other person so as not to hurt them.
It’s not enough to just come up with a gentle retort; it only counts as a success if that phrase actually gets a laugh.
Shoinji always seems to toss out these lines with ease, but it’s actually pretty hard to do! It could be fun to see who can deliver the gentlest and funniest tsukkomi of all!
Card in Lemon
Prepare a lemon and a banknote.
Have the spectator sign the banknote however they like, then wrap it in a handkerchief.
With a wave, the banknote vanishes, and from inside the lemon you produce a banknote rolled into a tube.
Let them check the signature to confirm it’s the same note.
It requires some setup, but it’s sure to amaze.
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.
Pizza manTsuntsuku-tsun Expo
If you’re looking for a show with impact, “Pizzaman” is a great pick.
“Pizzaman” is a comedy bit performed by the duo Tsuntsukutsun Expo.
It features a character with a pizza on their head singing about pizza.
The high-energy vibe is what makes it so funny.
By the way, the song used is titled “pizzaman,” with lyrics written by Tsuntsukutsun Expo.
How about starting by memorizing the lyrics?
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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!
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.”
Bubble Dance
A dance routine that gained attention on social media and was featured on TV shows, becoming widely known.
It originated from the dance performed by the Osaka Prefectural Takaoka High School dance club to Yoko Oginome’s 1985 hit “Dancing Hero.” Since it’s done with a large group, the key isn’t so much technical skill as delivering a perfectly synchronized performance.