A roundup of street performance ideas to liven up year-end and New Year parties
Are you wondering what to perform for entertainment at your year-end or New Year’s party? The classic acts are great, but how about switching things up and trying a street performance? Street performance actually has tons of elements that can really liven up a party! In this article, we’ve gathered a wide variety of street performance ideas you can choose from to match the venue’s vibe and your own strengths.
Many of these performances do require practice, but with solid preparation and a focus on safety, you’re sure to wow everyone at your year-end or New Year’s party!
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A roundup of crowd-pleasing street performance ideas for year-end and New Year parties (21–30)
Ring juggling
Various props are used in juggling, and this one features ring juggling.
It’s a performance where you throw three rings into the air and catch them.
Keep the rings oriented vertically and aim to toss them overhead.
The key is to calculate the drop points and speed, and throw to places that are as easy to catch as possible.
Techniques like “finger spin,” “back cross,” and “shoulder throw” are introduced, so beginners should definitely give it a try.
one-man band
When you think of a band, you picture vocals, guitar, bass, drums…
a three- or four-member setup is the norm, right? A “one-man band” is someone who does all of that alone.
They hold a guitar in their hands, have a harmonica set at their mouth, and carry a drum kit on their back.
It seems the hi-hat and snare drum are triggered by footwork.
The look is amusing, and it’s the kind of performance that would get the crowd going from the moment they appear.
Ideas for Street Performances That Liven Up Year-End and New-Year Parties (31–40)
flash mob dance
Flash mobs that bring unexpected emotion to proposals and parties are a hard-to-resist form of entertainment.
Highly recommended for the bold! Since dance is the main element, it requires a longer practice period than other activities.
It’s reassuring if you have a few people with dance experience.
For company events, it might be fun to split into groups like a junior team and a veteran team!
Human beatbox
Human beatboxing—think of celebrities like HIKAKIN, and how often it’s featured on TV—is appealing because all you need is a single microphone.
And if you’ve got two people who can beatbox, having them battle would be incredibly cool, wouldn’t it?
Head-dropping magic
How about a “falling head magic trick” as entertainment for year-end or New Year parties? It’s surprisingly easy to prepare.
With a wire hanger, vinyl tape, and an S-hook, you can make it in no time.
Just like a scene from a movie, the sight of your head dropping will definitely shock the audience! And since you can perform it over and over, it’s sure to get the crowd laughing.
With this, you’ll be well on your way to joining the ranks of street performers who have the audience in the palm of their hand.
Give it a try and create a truly special moment!
levitation
It’s about a bill floating, levitating in midair.
Naturally, you’d suspect something is supporting it from behind, and even if you try to find flaws… you can’t.
Rather than calling it a performance or a trick, it might be better described as magic that uses a prop.
It’s simply done by using something like an invisible thin rubber band to hook or rest the bill on.
Apparently, these invisible rubber bands are sold.
With just this, it seems like you could apply it in all sorts of other ways.
Acrobat
If you’ve ever seen a Chinese acrobat troupe, you’re probably familiar with this street performance.
They put on a thrilling show using astonishing core strength and muscular control.
Depending on the venue for your year-end party, this act is highly recommended if the space has sufficient height.