Top Girl Bands and Popular Songs for School Cultural Festivals: Rankings [2026]
When forming a band to perform at a school festival, it’s often hard to decide which songs to play.
So, here’s a ranked list of popular songs by girls’ bands that are perfect for school festivals.
They’re all fun to listen to, too.
Give them a try!
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Top 10 Recommended Girls’ Bands and Popular Songs for School Culture Festivals [2026] (1–10)
Hana no YumeChatto Monchī8rank/position
“Hana no Yume” features lyrics where wistfulness and hope coexist, leaving a strong impression.
It’s a song that gently accompanies the listener’s heart through familiar pains and a sense of loss.
With Chatmonchy’s characteristic delicate emotional expression and beautiful melodies, it deeply moves those who listen.
Included on the mini-album “chatmonchy has come.” Its relaxed tempo and simple chord progression make it a great recommendation for beginner bands.
Take your time to savor the lyrics, overflowing with a unique worldview.
Hoshigaoka ParkHump Back9rank/position
This is a track included on hanamuke, the mini-album by Hump Back, a three-piece girls’ band from Osaka! The guitar is played in standard tuning with a capo on the 3rd fret.
The outro switches to power chords, so it’s easier to play than full-on chord strumming.
The interlude is a bit unusual and feels like a bass solo, so if you’re on bass, make sure to seize the spotlight!
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO10rank/position
A three-piece girls’ rock band from Kanagawa, SHISHAMO’s track.
With bittersweet lyrics that capture a page of youth and an exhilarating sound, it’s a truly comfortable number.
The guitar and bass parts are simple outside of the interlude, making them easy to tackle, but a short bass solo appears during the interlude.
If you’re not used to playing solos on bass, you might feel nervous, but the phrases themselves aren’t difficult, so you can finish the song if you relax and play.
The drums feature many tight hits, but the overall rhythm pattern is simple, so focusing on dynamics that suit the song rather than fine techniques will get you closer to the original performance.
Recommended Girls' Bands and Popular Songs for School Culture Festivals [2026] (11–20)
Girl SSCANDAL11rank/position
SCANDAL’s songs are highly recommended for beginner girls’ bands! Their songs use beginner-friendly chords, so I think you’ll be able to play them in no time.
For parts where the rhythm is tricky, listen to the track repeatedly until you get it down.
Don’t say lazyHōkago Tī Taimu12rank/position
This is the ending theme of the anime K-ON!, set in a high school light music club.
While the song has an energetic feel, its arrangement is surprisingly simple, making it suitable for beginner bands.
How about choosing it as your first cover song?
When the wind blows, loveChatto Monchī13rank/position
Chatmonchy is a rock band that continues to be highly regarded not only by fans of girls’ rock, but also by a wide range of music lovers.
Their 8th single “Kaze Fukeba Koi,” used in Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE commercial, resonates with its refreshing lyrics that straightforwardly portray the feelings of love.
While there are no difficult techniques in the performance, the original vibe won’t come through unless you focus on tightness, so the entire band needs to be mindful.
In particular, since the guitarist plays while singing, be careful not to let either the vocals or the guitar pull the rhythm off balance.
C7GO!GO!718814rank/position
It’s a song by the rock band GO!GO!7188, included on the album “Gyotaku.” The simple yet robust performance characteristic of a three-piece band is appealing, and you can also feel the flavor of nostalgic music like Showa-era kayōkyoku.
The guitar riff is the main practice point, so I think you’ll finish faster if you isolate that part and practice it repeatedly.
Beginners tend to play from start to finish, but sectional practice is highly recommended.
