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! Fun activities and performances that liven up a welcome party (1–10)
Birthday line
The birthday line is a game where everyone lines up in order from the earliest to the latest birthday.
The person at the very back will be someone with a birthday on December 31.
It might sound easy, but the tricky part is that you’re not allowed to speak or write.
Use your fingers to communicate with others.
You might even find someone who shares the same birthday as you, which can be a great conversation starter later.
Name Bingo
With new members joining and as we prepare to share both joys and challenges, the first step is to learn everyone’s names.
In times like these, how about Name Bingo? Instead of numbers, you write names, making it a fun, two-birds-with-one-stone game that helps everyone remember each other’s names.
When someone’s name is called, it’s a great chance for a brief self-introduction!
Illusion Dance
It’s just someone dancing in clothes with contrasting left and right sides, yet something feels off—it’s an “illusion dance” that looks like a visual trick.
By using visual illusions, even simply walking ends up looking like a strange movement.
As long as the costumes match, you can get away with moves that are a bit off (lol).
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.
