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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 entertainment and performances. Popular party tunes (1–10)
A-RA-SHIarashi
Debuting in 1999, Arashi has cherished this milestone song as the group’s point of origin.
It was used as the image song for Fuji TV’s Volleyball World Cup 1999 and as the theme song for the drama V no Arashi, which featured the members, and it reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Characterized by a driving beat from the intro and a clear, catchy melody, it positively portrays moving forward while brushing off small inner conflicts.
Although Arashi has announced they will end their activities after their final tour in the spring of 2026, this track remains a signature song loved across generations.
The chorus choreography, where you swing your arms around, is easy for everyone to copy, making it perfect for wedding performances and year-end party skits.
If everyone joins in on the rap part, the sense of unity in the venue will rise dramatically.
So in love I’m gonna perish!M!LK
This song by M!LK comically portrays an explosive crush so intense it feels like you might disappear into your own feelings.
Released in October 2025, it drew attention as the finale to their 10th-anniversary year.
The shouted calls in the chorus are incredibly catchy and addictive—you’ll want to join in without thinking.
In the music video, matador-inspired outfits, crimson stage design, and flying heart visuals create a pop, playful world, with sharp dance performance as another highlight.
An official “call tutorial” video has also been released, clearly designed to foster unity at live shows.
It’s perfect for livening up weddings or event performances where you want to engage the whole venue.
Learn the choreography and dance together, and the atmosphere will instantly become dazzling.
CharismaxSnow Man
This track is Snow Man’s digital single that fuses the para-para culture popular from the 1990s to the 2000s with contemporary dance sounds and rap.
Within a tight three minutes, it packs in machine-gun rap over a fast BPM and an irresistibly catchy melody.
Released in August 2025, it also drew attention for its music video, which features a record-setting scene of 250 people dancing at Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
Carrying a provocative yet positive message that “anyone can become a charisma,” it’s sure to unite the crowd with its addictive choreography.
Perfect for moments when you want to instantly elevate everyone’s energy—like wedding performances or opening a company event.
If you’re searching for an energetic party tune, be sure to add this to your playlist.
Rock this Partytimelesz
The party tune unleashed by the newly reformed timelesz has the power to heat up a venue in an instant.
Released in February 2025, this track debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Digital Singles Chart.
It’s an energetic dance number perfectly suited to mark the beginning of the group’s new chapter as an eight-member unit formed through an audition project.
The lyrics express the joy of chasing dreams with friends and the courage to take a step forward as yourself, gently giving listeners a push.
It was also featured in Universal Music’s spring song campaign commercial and drew attention for its collaboration with Kaya Kiyohara.
Ideal for weddings, party performances, or event openings—any scene where everyone wants to get fired up.
Its celebratory sound will make special moments even more dazzling!
Chaotic, Zany LifeFRUITS ZIPPER
We’re excited to introduce a new track that shines with fresh appeal as the theme song for a beloved national anime! Created by FRUITS ZIPPER, this song has been selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Crayon Shin-chan starting in October 2025.
Being chosen for the first theme change in about five years really shows the group’s momentum.
True to their “From Harajuku to the world” concept, it’s a powerful dance number that will make your body move before you know it.
With its catchy melody and bright sound, it has the power to bring smiles to both children and adults.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to instantly transform the entire venue into a festive atmosphere, such as wedding performances or company events.
This is the number you’ll want to choose when everyone wants to wave their hands and dance together!
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RIP SLYME’s first track made with all five members together in about nine years is perfect for getting any party going.
Released in April 2025, it shifts from a grand intro into a high-velocity track, with the four MCs firing off a relay of verses.
The title is a coined word by the members that represents the thing everyone “can’t stop being obsessed with,” delivering positive energy to listeners.
DJ FUMIYA’s production strikes a superb balance—embracing contemporary sounds while staying true to the group’s identity.
They’re also slated to appear at JAPAN JAM 2025 in May, so the live hype is highly anticipated.
It’s a great pick for instantly brightening up a wedding performance, an event opening, and any moment when you want to energize the crowd!
Love Scream!AiScReam
Formed across the boundaries of the Love Live! series, the special unit AiScReam’s debut single is a perfect fit for the party scene.
Its catchy call-and-response stands out, with crowd-rallying phrases that really stick in your head.
The danceable sound, incorporating EDM and breakbeats, intertwines exquisitely with the trio’s harmonies, creating a palpable sense of momentum that makes you want to move just by listening.
Released in January 2025, it reached No.
7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
In May of the same year, they performed it on NHK General’s Venue101, and they also realized a collaboration with McDonald’s “Hiru Mac” campaign.
It’s guaranteed to hype up a wedding reception if you perform it with choreography, and it will instantly raise the energy of the venue as BGM for raffles or games!