Popular Festival Song Rankings [2026]

Somewhere in the summerWANIMA71rank/position

WANIMA "Somewhere in the Summer" OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

It’s a song brimming with WANIMA’s positive energy, perfect for kicking off a refreshing summer.

It portrays the determination to keep moving forward despite hesitation and the desire to cast off sorrow and shine like the sun, all carried by a powerful sound.

Included on the single “Summer Trap!!” released in July 2019, it was also featured as the CM song for Asahi Soft Drinks’ “Mitsuya Cider 2019.” Together with a music video that evokes scenes of summer festivals, the track is embraced as an uplifting anthem that gives you a push at the start of summer.

Highly recommended for anyone about to take on something new.

Trace that dreamYOASOBI72rank/position

YOASOBI “Tracing That Dream” Official Music Video

Tracing That Dream is the second digital-only single by YOASOBI, the musical duo of Ayase and ikura, released in 2020.

It was created based on the novel The Droplets of a Dream and the Flowers of the Stars, which was posted on a fiction-sharing website.

The song has been featured in Fuji TV’s Tokudane! weather segment and in a commercial for Daihatsu’s Taft.

Set against the backdrop of summer festivals and fireworks, the lyrics portray the budding romance of two young people with fresh innocence—definitely a song you should give a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE73rank/position

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ ZONE (Full)

When it comes to songs that portray a bittersweet summer farewell, “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” surely comes to mind.

It was the third single by the all-girl rock band ZONE, whose members were all in their teens at the time, and it was released in 2001.

The song was used as the theme for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, and it reached No.

2 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

The depiction of a couple facing an inevitable parting while promising they’ll meet again is truly heart-wrenching, isn’t it? Be sure to go to a summer festival with your boyfriend or girlfriend and make some wonderful summer memories!

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Hamada Takuya

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hyururira-pappatuki.74rank/position

tuki. “Hyururira Pappa” Official Music Video

It’s a heart-lifting track wrapped in the lively atmosphere of a festival.

Written and composed by tuki.

and released in July 2024, this piece is built around the theme of enjoying life to the fullest and making this very moment shine.

Its up-tempo, catchy melody and repeated phrases stick in your head after just one listen, likely to bring back that festival excitement.

Alongside songs like “Bansanka,” it showcases the breadth of tuki.’s expressive range and has likely captivated many listeners.

It’s perfect not only for boosting a festive mood, but also for adding color and energy to everyday life.

Just by listening, you’ll find your body moving naturally—and a smile on your face.

Evening Fireworksban banzai75rank/position

[MV] Evening Fireworks / Banbanzai

Banbanzai is a YouTuber group formed by three members: Miyu, Gishi, and Runa.

As YouTubers, they post videos like eating challenges and pranks on YouTube, while also uploading cover songs—showcasing their strong potential as musicians.

Among their works, “Yoihanabi” is a deeply moving track where the trio’s powerful, emotional vocals poignantly and beautifully sing about the memory of watching fireworks with a loved one.

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Yuuki

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Apple Fireworks and a Sea of Sodamafumafu76rank/position

[MV] Ringo Fireworks and a Sea of Soda / Mafumafu [Original Song]

This song brilliantly blends the scenes of a summer festival with the darker sides of society, showcasing Mafumafu’s uniquely sensitive artistry.

The Japanese-style melody and rock elements are perfectly matched, and the high-tone vocals leave a strong impression.

It was released on Niconico in August 2014 and is included on the album “Ashita-iro World’s End.” While it takes summer traditions as its theme, the lyrics carry a profound message that prompts reflection on social contradictions and one’s inner self.

The line about not wanting to become an adult who laughs while drinking soda made from someone’s tears really lingers in the heart.

How about listening to it alone on a summer night and facing your own feelings?

The End of Summeraibii karaa77rank/position

IVY COLOR [End of Summer] Music Video

This song, which depicts the atmosphere of a fireworks festival, is a wonderful, heart-fluttering track that captures the bittersweet romance of summer! The lyrics describe enjoying the festival with the girl he has feelings for, and each and every detail hits you right in the heart.

Listening to this song will stir up a mix of the sweet-and-sour romances you feel in your teens and a warm sense of nostalgia.

Plus, the fact that the love portrayed in the lyrics actually comes to fruition is another reason you’ll fall in love with this track.

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Hane Keisuke

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