A great way to get to know each other! Entertainment and performances to liven up a welcome party
Entertainment and performances are essential for welcome parties.
Sometimes the hosts perform, and sometimes the newcomers do—both patterns exist.
Either way, it’s nerve-wracking, and choosing what to do can be tough.
In this article, we’ll introduce performances recommended for people in any position.
We’ve picked a wide range: activities that help everyone open up, ideas that let others get to know you, and funny bits.
However, be sure to avoid acts that are too long and bore participants, or anything vulgar!
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A great way to get to know each other! Entertainment and performances that liven up a welcome party (11–20)
manzai (a traditional Japanese stand-up comedy duo performance)
Perform a simple manzai comedy routine.
You could try material that’s already been performed on TV with themes like welcome parties or banquets, or weave in relatable, situation-specific jokes that will land especially well in that setting.
If you want something even easier to perform, just doing a popular comedian’s one-liner gag is perfectly fine too!
Self-introduction presentation
When a new chapter in life begins, the first nerve-wracking moment that comes along is self-introductions! At school, in the workplace, or at welcome parties for new team members, there’s always time set aside for introductions.
But simply stating your name, hometown, hobbies, and skills often doesn’t leave a lasting impression.
That’s why a presentation-style self-introduction is highly recommended! By using a whiteboard or slides and introducing yourself as if you were pitching a project, you can promote yourself more deeply, and it gives seniors and supervisors a chance to get to know their new colleague on a deeper level.
Gesture Game
How about the all-time classic of party games: charades? As long as you have slips of paper with prompts written on them, you don’t need practice or costumes—everyone there can join in and have fun.
Keep the prompts as simple as possible and have lots of different people act them out.
Bubble Dance
The “Bubble Dance” performed by the dance club of Osaka Prefectural Toin High School has now become a staple for entertainment! You can incorporate Nora Hirano’s bubble-era comedy, go all-out with flashy costumes and makeup—there are lots of variations to enjoy.
It’s also great fun when performed by a large group.
Office relatable moments
Classic in-house “relatable moments” and insider jokes are the safest of safe bets.
They’re usually more reliable than showing off a trendy one-liner or a bit you haven’t fully practiced.
If you can get laughs with material that crosses departments, it might even help you build new relationships.
Depending on the vibe of the event, you’ll want to vet your jokes beforehand so they won’t come off as disrespectful to superiors, colleagues, or clients.
If you want to avoid risk altogether, it may be wiser to go with broader “job-related relatable moments” rather than jokes about specific people at the company.
One-minute exactly self-introduction
A steady, no-frills round of introductions: the one-minute-on-the-dot self-introduction.
Intros can vary a lot—people who aren’t comfortable might finish in a flash, while chatterboxes can go on forever.
With the one-minute-on-the-dot intro, everyone keeps their introduction to one minute.
Use a stopwatch and cut it off right at the one-minute mark.
Setting a time limit keeps things moving smoothly, so it’s especially recommended for large welcome events!
dance
These days, dance is popular regardless of age or gender.
So how about performing a dance as entertainment at the welcome party? Any song is fine, but I recommend a well-known idol hit or a trending J-pop dance that everyone can enjoy.
It will take some practice, but it doesn’t have to be perfect.
In fact, boldly making a few mistakes might make the party even more exciting (lol)!
Bingo
This game is a sure-fire, classic recreation, isn’t it? That thrill while you wait for the number to be called from the bingo machine, and above all, the lavish prizes! It’s the kind of game you want to play at least once a year.
Since it’s a welcome party, you want to create a fun atmosphere—and this game is perfect for that.
Self-introduction game
This is a game where, for various prompts, everyone picks the member who fits each one best.
It’s perfect for giving newcomers a feel for the members’ personalities and the atmosphere of the company or class.
After that, please also play a game where the person being welcomed gets to be the star.
Marshmallow Catch
The marshmallow catch that Naomi Watanabe performed as her special skill and made famous.
All you need are marshmallows, and it’s easy to try even in a small space, so wouldn’t it be perfect for a welcome party? It’s sure to be a hit whether you show it off as a special skill or have everyone give it a try.