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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Buzzworthy party acts: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (21–30)
vocal imitation
From station-wide announcements and the bullet train’s departure chime to the clacking of the tracks and in-car announcements—sound mimicry that recreates everything using only your voice.
By realistically reproducing everyday sounds we often hear—not just those of Shinkansen and trains—you’re sure to grab attention at any venue! Plenty of videos by creators and comedians have been uploaded, so be sure to study them to learn how to achieve a high level of polish.
It’s also a great idea to add acting and present it in a sketch-comedy style.
“Let’s Go! Phantom Thief Girls” danceMomoiro Clover Z
The hit all-female group Momoiro Clover Z’s “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo” is a great song to mimic for a singing impression.
Since you can do it with multiple people, it cuts down on the embarrassment, and just wearing different colors makes it look the part.
Another plus is that the dance isn’t too complicated.
It’s even better if you assign roles to match the members’ personalities.
Sometimes deliberately mismatching can actually get laughs and make it more fun.
Definitely give it a try at least once!
Entertaining party tricks. Recommended performances and skits for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (31–40)
body percussion
As a quick performance idea, let me introduce body percussion, which creates rhythm using your body.
Basically, you express it by clapping your hands or stomping your heels.
Even beginners will find it easy to try with songs at a slower tempo, and performing with multiple people rather than solo can make even simple rhythms feel powerful.
It’s also recommended to add visual elements—such as dancing or changing formations—rather than relying on sound alone.
It does require practice, but it’s a great one-off act that strengthens the bond among performers.
Chopstick Magic
At parties, a little magic trick can really liven up the atmosphere! This chopstick trick hardly even counts as a “trick,” so once you master the hand movement, it’s easy to perform.
Put your hands together and hold a disposable chopstick between your thumbs.
At first, the chopstick is on top of your hands, but when you flip your hands over, the chopstick ends up underneath—like magic.
You’re really just rotating your hands, but at a glance it makes people go, “Huh? How?” and they’re surprised.
Why not try showing it off at a drinking party or get-together?
Cheerleading
Have you heard of the “Cheerimans,” formed from Team B of Waseda University’s cheerleading squad? As the name suggests, it’s a team of suit-wearing salarymen performing cheer routines.
In fact, they’re so skilled they’ve even appeared on overseas audition shows.
How about practicing by imitating their performances and showcasing it at a welcome party? Even if big stunts are tough, sharp dance moves and synchronized routines can surprise and move the audience.
You might even inspire people to say, “I want to join next year’s welcome party too!”
Juggling
For those with soccer experience, I recommend juggling.
Juggling is one of the fundamental drills for improving ball control and spatial awareness, but it’s also a crowd-pleaser at parties.
Here, we introduce 10 juggling tricks, such as the chest stall—keeping the ball balanced on your shoulder after kicking it up—and the inner–around–heel turn, where you rotate your body after popping the ball up.
Each move looks flashy and cool when you can do it, so give them a try if you like!
Limbo dance
Limbo dance originated on the island of Trinidad in the West Indies.
It’s a simple dance in which you pass under a horizontally held bar, yet it’s enjoyed all over the world.
As you go under the bar, you lean your upper body backward.
The lower the bar gets, the harder it is to keep your balance, and many people end up falling backward.
The great thing about this dance is that it’s a hit whether you succeed or fail.
For those who aren’t very flexible, it can be tough—you might bow out early and get the crowd going right from the start.