[2026] Party songs that hype up with performances and skits. Popular party tunes
Are you struggling to pick songs that will liven up a party—whether it’s music for a wedding performance, an in-house company act, or background tracks for a raffle? Music has incredible power: it can instantly brighten the atmosphere of a venue and boost participants’ excitement just by playing it during games.
But relying only on the classics can feel stale, and filling the list with only the latest hits might leave some people out.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of party tunes that will energize your event right from the opening.
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[2026] Party songs that hype up performances and skits. Popular party tunes (61–70)
ThrillerMaikeru Jakuson
Michael Jackson’s horror-themed dance song, with its brilliant rhythm and danceable sound, is perfect for a sports day finale! With choreography inspired by zombie moves, it’s sure to get kids’ hearts pumping.
Known as the title track of the album Thriller, released in November 1982, the piece blends pop, R&B, and disco elements to perfection.
The music video—produced with a budget of $500,000—made waves for its zombie dance, sparking huge reactions and opening up new possibilities for music videos.
It can be arranged to match events like ball-toss games and other sports day activities, making it a popular, highly recommended dance track that everyone can enjoy!
U.S.A.DA PUMP
Unfading? The final anthem of the Heisei era.
If you’re going to use it as BGM anyway, you’d want to make it an American-style performance, right? I mean, it literally says “USA”…
I don’t think the usual ‘ii ne’ dance will be forgiven by the audience anymore.
If you’re doing a skit themed around something American, this song will work really well as BGM.
Hot dog eating contest?
Brother BeatSnow Man
Brother Beat was produced as an upbeat, party-style track.
It’s a song released by Snow Man and is also known as the theme song for the movie Osomatsu-san.
The structure has the nine members taking turns singing their thoughts and feelings.
Overall, it packs in a lot of comedic call-and-response elements that will make you chuckle.
Another hallmark is the abundance of rap parts.
It’s perfect when you want to create a lively, boisterous atmosphere.
PPAPPikotarō
Pikotaro’s “PPAP,” which caused a social phenomenon! The boom has passed, but it remains a persistently popular song and is great for entertainment because you can arrange it in many ways.
Since children loved this song, it can be used for wedding receptions or kids’ events too.
Definitely try singing it while fully becoming Pikotaro with the costume.
It’s geared toward men’s performances, but it sounds fun for women to become Pikotaro as well!
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
When it comes to AKB48 songs for entertainment segments, this one is probably the most well-known and easiest to get the crowd excited with! The music video is quite provocative, but the choreography—at least the chorus—is not difficult and can look really cute.
Even Pepper-kun is dancing.
Poi poi poi pop poi poi popi—ayaman JAPAN
When it comes to must-have, super-energetic uptempo tracks for a fun party, “Poi Poi Poi Po Poi Poi Po Pi” is the one.
Its high-energy sound and irresistibly cheerful lyrics make it perfect for performances.
Released by Ayaman JAPAN in 2010, this song’s unforgettable rhythm will hook you after just one listen.
Use it as background music for your act and you’ll feel excited about what’s coming when the chorus hits, and even people who don’t really know the lyrics will get into the groove.
It’s a track that works in all kinds of scenes where you want to hype things up!
Go for it!!Urufuruzu
Let me introduce a perfect song for those times when you want to forget the everyday hardships and sadness and lift your spirits! “Guts da ze” is a track with straightforward lyrics that really hit home and make you want to get loud with everyone.
Released by Ulfuls in 1995, its innovative melody packs disco sounds with elements of funk, making you want to listen to it over and over.
Sing it when you want to change the atmosphere of the whole venue or instantly liven up the mood—you might even become the life of the party!