[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 shows and performances. Popular party tunes (51–60)
KINGUmeda Saifā
Umeda Cypher is a hip-hop group formed by rappers active around Umeda in Osaka.
R-Shitei, who later broke out as part of Creepy Nuts, also hails from Umeda Cypher.
KING is a digital-only single released in 2022, and it was used as the opening for King of Conte 2022, the comedy competition that determines Japan’s top sketch comedians.
Its beat and lyrics will get you hyped—spin it at a party and it’ll feel just like a club.
Definitely try using it as BGM!
Jump AroundFear, and Loathing in Las Vegas
If it’s an outdoor party, this song might be perfect for the coming season.
Personally, it’s my No.
1 pick for a track I want to listen to under a clear blue sky on a hot, sunny day.
Its overflowing vacation-style party vibe is guaranteed to get everyone hyped!
Sorry for being cuteHONEY WORKS
HoneyWorks, a creative unit also known by the nickname Haniwa, collaborates with various artists and provides songs as well.
“Kawaikute Gomen,” the character song for Chizuru Nakamura from the song series/project Confession Executive Committee ~Love Series~, was released as a digital-only single on November 21, 2022.
Its cute lyrics and ensemble will brighten up your venue as party BGM.
It’s also perfect for a performance segment, so it’s a number that will get the crowd going if you go all out.
tropical nightRIP SLYME
On a moody night, an enchanting track adds a touch of color to the time we spend together.
“Nettaiya” is a song that lifts your spirits while giving off a mature vibe.
Released by RIP SLYME in 2007, it was featured in a commercial for the “Coke + iTunes Campaign.” The drum’s steady beat intertwines with the glossy sound to help set the party atmosphere.
It’s perfect for gently turning up the mood on a weekend night, and also recommended for kicking off a high-energy party’s entertainment!
[2026] Party songs that hype up performances and skits. Popular party tunes (61–70)
240 Million EyesGō Hiromi
One of Hiromi Go’s signature songs! It’s a great track where you can hype everyone up just by chanting “Okusenman Okusenman” over and over.
Recently, it was also used for a look-alike/impression segment on Tunnels’ TV show, so trying it out in that context could be a good idea too.
Here we go! Phantom Thief GirlMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto
Entertainment is essential for livening up a party, right? There are lots of options like quick gags or singing, but the one that never fails is dancing to Momoiro Clover Z’s “Ikuze! Kaitō Shōjo.” It’s a tune many people know across generations and easy to get into, and the acrobatic moves in the chorus are fun for the audience to watch.
If you prep some wota-gei performers in advance, it’ll hype things up even more.
There are practice videos on YouTube and other sites, so do your best to learn it perfectly before the big day!
Tonight is the boogie backOzawa Kenji feat. Suchadarapaa
With rap-style lyrics and a delicate, mellow track, “Konya wa Boogie Back” is a song packed with the charms of hip-hop and pop.
Created in 1994 through a collaboration between Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr, its tight groove and comfortably resonant lyrics will have you vibing in no time.
It’s perfect for a nighttime dance floor or party setting, and if you can pull off the rap solo, you might just become the star of the night.