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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Party tricks that get everyone excited: Recommended performances and acts for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (41–50)
Praise everyone while being pissed off
A party trick you can pull off on the spot when someone says, “Do something!” is “Praising everyone while acting angry.” You sometimes see comedians on variety shows suddenly slip into a character, start talking, and get laughs, right? It’s similar to that: you suddenly seem to lose your temper, then say things like, “You’re always working so hard—amazing!” and fluster the other person by complimenting them.
After a brief moment of surprise, laughter is guaranteed! If you make the compliments more specific, the person will be happy and the atmosphere will warm up.
Party tricks that liven things up: Recommended entertainment and performances for banquets and drinking parties [2026] (51–60)
PERFECT HUMANRADIO FISH
PERFECT HUMAN by RADIO FISH has become a staple performance piece at wedding receptions and party entertainment.
Formed around the comedy duo Oriental Radio, the unit released the song in 2016, and it became a hot topic and a major hit.
It’s also popular as a dance track.
If you suit up sharply and dance coolly, it’s guaranteed to hype up any party performance! Although it’s by a male unit, women dancing in suits look cool and can energize the crowd just as well.
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!
Pink Lady Dance
If it’s a gathering of older folks, how about a nostalgic Pink Lady dance? Pink Lady is widely known not only among seniors, and if several people perform together, matching costumes will enhance the sense of unity and make it look more dynamic.
Let’s all enjoy some classic oldies together!
two-person robe (Nininbaori): a comedic act where two people share one kimono-like garment, with the rear person acting as the arms for the front person
It’s a classic act that everyone knows, but it reliably gets laughs.
As the name suggests, two people get inside a haori together, and the person in back acts as the hands for the person in front.
A common bit is feeding food to the person in front.
If the two aren’t in sync, it can go hilariously wrong—but that actually makes it more entertaining for the audience.
Instrument performance
How about livening up the party with real instruments? Of course, it’s quite challenging, but if you can pull it off, it’ll look incredibly cool.
You could go with brass instruments like in the video, or maybe try a multi-person guitar showdown.
Give it a shot!
flash mob dance
Flash mobs that bring unexpected emotion to proposals and parties are a tempting choice for entertainment.
Yamauchi from the comedy duo Kamaitachi pulled off a huge gag by attempting a flash mob all by himself at his partner Hamaie’s wedding.
We wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re very brave… Since it’s mainly dancing, it may require a longer practice period than other performances.
It’s reassuring if you have a few people with dance experience.
For company events, it might be fun to divide into teams—like a junior team and a veteran team—and perform that way!