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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Entertaining party tricks. Recommended performances and skits for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (31–40)
freestyle rap
If you’re looking for a cool party trick, how about some freestyle rap? The appeal of rap lies in its confident presence, word choice, and the satisfying feel of rhymes.
It might seem tough for beginners, but it’s actually a very free form, so for a party performance, it’s great to express your emotions in straightforward words.
A two-person rap battle is also recommended.
Play a beat as background music and use your words to attack your opponent—get the crowd fired up!
Freestyle rap (improvised rap)
With some freestyle rap, let’s turn the party up and heat up the room! If you’ve rapped before, just go with the vibe and weave together whatever words come to mind.
If it’s your first time, it’s best to practice beforehand.
Even if you decide what to rap about on the day, practice at least how to connect words and how to rhyme.
You can find rhyming words from things around you, make raps about what’s on TV, or mimic actual rap tracks—there are lots of ways to practice.
Try doing a battle-style session with a few people and get everyone hyped!
Hige Dance
In the hugely popular show “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everyone Gather Around,” The Drifters’ Cha Kato and Ken Shimura performed the “Hige Dance.” Even among people who aren’t from the Drifters generation, the distinctive routine—wearing black tailcoats and fake mustaches, moving while lifting and lowering both shoulders to the characteristic music known as the “Hige” theme—is well known! And it wasn’t just the dance they performed during the Hige Dance.
They livened up living rooms across the country by doing various tricks in between, like twirling hula hoops and swinging buckets filled with water.
Performing this quintessential Japanese act is sure to delight the Drifters generation and entertain everyone else as well!
Magic using a smartphone
A heart-pounding magic trick that lets you know someone’s smartphone passcode.
You can use it as a magic performance, but it’s also a handy technique if you secretly want to find out a family member’s or partner’s passcode.
It uses the iPhone’s calculator: first, have the person enter their passcode so the performer can’t see it, then have them add a random four-digit number.
After that, by pressing the minus button and then the equals button, you can immediately see the originally entered number—taking advantage of how the calculator works.
Finger tutting
Finger tutting is a dance that began gaining attention in the United States around 2008 and has since become widely recognized in Japan, using the fingers, wrists, and arms to express a variety of movements.
The waves, geometric shapes, and other patterns are astonishing—hard to believe they’re created with just the hands.
Since it requires no props and doesn’t need a large space like typical dances, it’s perfect for indoor group hangouts.
Why not start practicing steadily now so you’re ready to show it off?
Party tricks that get everyone excited: Recommended performances and acts for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (41–50)
portrait (caricature)
Being good at drawing can score you points even at a group dating party, right? If you’re confident, go ahead and casually sketch a quick portrait to show off your skills.
Anyone can be your model, but drawing one of the participants in front of you is a great way to really showcase your ability.
Setting a time limit like “one minute” can make it even more fun.
However, since you want to leave a good impression, be careful with caricature-style exaggeration—it can be risky! Make sure your drawing doesn’t hurt anyone’s feelings or spoil the mood.
Sing in a dialect
Singing in a dialect is a fun idea that warms everyone’s hearts and brings out smiles! Just adding a slightly different intonation or ending to your words instantly grabs the audience’s interest.
For example, try singing a song you know in the dialect of your hometown, or switch a popular song into a dialect—before you know it, people will be smiling and saying, “That dialect is so cute!” Dialects have a unique sound and warmth rooted in their regions, so simply singing in one can create a cozy atmosphere and make conversation flow more naturally—another reason it really livens things up.
It’s easy to try, so even if you feel a little shy, give it a go and have fun!
