Western party songs: popular party tunes recommended even for party-scene beginners
It’s for a wedding reception performance, right?!
Ah, pardon me… I got ahead of myself, assuming that must be why you’re looking at this page.
In fact, we’ve gathered songs here specifically for that purpose.
It’s limited to Western music only.
We have a separate page for Japanese songs, so please refer to that one.
Playlist
| Western party songs: popular party tunes recommended even for party-scene beginners | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Japan 88Famous Dex, Keith Ape, Verbal |  play_arrow | 88rising’s international hip-hop collaboration |
| 2 | BIRTHDAY DANCEJosh Levi |  play_arrow | An R&B dance song celebrating a birthday |
| 3 | Wake Me UpAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s smash-hit single |
| 4 | Cheers (Drink To That)Rihanna |  play_arrow | Celebrate with the party anthem “Cheers”! |
| 5 | Cartooney Tunes (Incl. Happy Birthday)Video Kids |  play_arrow | A Euro-disco pop unit from the Netherlands |
| 6 | Waiting For LoveAvicii |  play_arrow | Avicii’s music continues to be loved around the world. |
| 7 | Body feat. BrandoLoud Luxury |  play_arrow | The best song delivered by a duo with a deep, husky voice |
| 8 | One KissCalvin Harris, Dua Lipa |  play_arrow | Cal & Dua’s classic that outlived the summer |
| 9 | WHAT YOU WANTTwo Door Cinema Club |  play_arrow | A high-tempo band from Ireland |
| 10 | Do You Want ToFranz Ferdinand |  play_arrow | A classic song by a Scottish rock band |
| 11 | Ring Ring feat. Rich The KidJax Jones, Mabel |  play_arrow | A tropical DJ and Mabel’s track |
| 12 | Price TagJessie J |  play_arrow | POP of wanting to be loved by someone |
| 13 | Can’t Hold UsMacklemore & Ryan Lewis |  play_arrow | Macklemore and Ryan’s smash hit song |
| 14 | ColdMaroon 5 ft. Future |  play_arrow | An EDM-like song by Maroon 5 and Future |
| 15 | Waka Waka（This Time For Africa）Shakira |  play_arrow | The official theme song of the FIFA World Cup became a big hit. |
| 16 | We No Speak AmericanoYolanda Be Cool & DCup |  play_arrow | The sampled track reached number one in 20 countries worldwide. |
| 17 | We Laugh We Dance We CryRasmus Faber |  play_arrow | Party tune, comfortable music |
| 18 | Wild Ones ft. SiaFlo Rida |  play_arrow | A dance track singing about Flo Rida’s freedom |
| 19 | CheekyINNA |  play_arrow | A love party song with an Arabian beat |
| 20 | I Love ItIcona pop |  play_arrow | The birth of Icona Pop’s smash hit |
| 21 | GHOSTJaden Smith |  play_arrow | Dark trap track featuring Yamashita Tomohisa, with a Tokyo vibe |
| 22 | Little LJamiroquai |  play_arrow | Jamiroquai’s party tune |
| 23 | FireworkKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s hit song, a huge success |
| 24 | Tik TokKe$ha |  play_arrow | Kesha’s hit song “TiK ToK” becomes a worldwide mega-hit. |
| 25 | Bang Bang ft. Ariana Grande, Nicki MinajJessie J |  play_arrow | A collaboration song by three women became a big hit. |
| 26 | Cheerleader Felix Jaehn RemixOMI |  play_arrow | A love song in tropical house |
| 27 | EverydayAriana Grande ft. Future |  play_arrow | A luxurious collaboration delivers a track with captivating deep bass. |
| 28 | Jackson CanneryBen Folds Five |  play_arrow | A hard-hitting piano rock band party song |
| 29 | SummerCalvin Harris |  play_arrow | Calvin Harris's smash hit ignites frenzy |
| 30 | Safe And SoundCapital Cities |  play_arrow | Capital Cities' hit song |
| 31 | Call Me MaybeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly’s smash hit is taking the world by storm. |
| 32 | No BrainerDJ Khaled |  play_arrow | A music video co-starring with his son is generating buzz |
| 33 | A Different WayDJ Snake, Lauv |  play_arrow | A chilled, uplifting track for after EDM |
| 34 | Cake By The OceanDNCE |  play_arrow | A dance-style party tune by DNCE |
| 35 | I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic |  play_arrow | A summer dance number that people of all generations can enjoy |
| 36 | Welcome To The PartyDiplo, French Montana & Lil Pump ft. Zhavia |  play_arrow | Hip-hop tracks that hype up a party |
| 37 | Dance The NightDua Lipa |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that captivates with melody and rhythm |
| 38 | First Time feat. MedinaM-22 |  play_arrow | Sophisticated, sultry DJ music |
| 39 | U Can’t Touch ThisMC Hammer |  play_arrow | MC Hammer, hugely popular for his party songs |
| 40 | Hung UpMadonna |  play_arrow | Madonna’s boldly sampled track |
| 41 | PayphoneMaroon 5 |  play_arrow | Maroon 5’s hit song “One More” |
| 42 | High On Life feat. BonnMartin Garrix |  play_arrow | New song by EDM star Martin Garrix |
| 43 | We Can’t StopMiley Cyrus |  play_arrow | Miley Cyrus’s “Working Dis” is a big hit |
| 44 | StarshipsNicki Minaj |  play_arrow | Nicki Minaj's hit songs |
| 45 | Best Song EverOne Direction |  play_arrow | One Direction’s hit song(s) |
| 46 | Raise Your GlassP!nk |  play_arrow | An anthem for those off the mainstream, a song to restore confidence |
| 47 | Give Me Everything ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack, NayerPitbull |  play_arrow | Pitbull’s signature dance track. Loved by many. |
| 48 | APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | A refreshing musical collaboration that lights up the party |
| 49 | HistoryRich Brian |  play_arrow | Rap by Rich Brian from Indonesia |
| 50 | Blurred LinesRobin Thicke |  play_arrow | Robin Thicke’s hit song “Blurred Lines” |
| 51 | WolvesSelena Gomez, Marshmello |  play_arrow | The famous song by Selena Gomez and Marshmello |
| 52 | DynamiteTaio Cruz |  play_arrow | A dance track that captures the liberating feeling of the club |
| 53 | We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift |  play_arrow | Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” |
| 54 | On Our WayThe Royal Concept |  play_arrow | Hit songs by The Royal Concept |
| 55 | Day OneTyga |  play_arrow | A party song that gets everyone hyped with Tyga’s rap |
| 56 | StayZedd, Alessia Cara |  play_arrow | Zedd and Alessia Cara’s popular collaborative song |
| 57 | Scream&Shoutwill.i.am |  play_arrow | will.i.am's smash solo hit |
| 58 | Feels (feat. Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry & Big Sean)Calvin Harris |  play_arrow | You could call it Western music that’s got full-on party-tune vibes… |
| 59 | Broken ArrowsAvicii |  play_arrow | When it comes to the perfect music for a party, the kind that makes your heart dance is… |
| 60 | American GirlBonnie McKee |  play_arrow | Personally, I feel like it’s a song that can lift your spirits… |
| 61 | I Really Like YouCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | A party that amps up all at once during the chorus… |
| 62 | Run Away With MeCarly Rae Jepsen |  play_arrow | Carly Rae Jepsen's hit so... |
| 63 | PartyChris Brown |  play_arrow | Flowing through the Bluetooth speaker... |
| 64 | Yeah 3xChris Brown |  play_arrow | Amuro Namie sang the theme song for One Piece… |
| 65 | Young AmericansDavid Bowie |  play_arrow | David Bowie’s “Young Ame… |
| 66 | ZillionaireFlo Rida |  play_arrow | First, what I want you to listen to is a party everyone knows… |
| 67 | What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber |  play_arrow | I sometimes have trouble choosing songs to play at parties... |
| 68 | Chained To The RhythmKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Katy Perry’s “Chained …” |
| 69 | Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO |  play_arrow | The electro hop band LMFAO is 20… |
| 70 | Good TimeOwl City |  play_arrow | As it's sung in the chorus, 'Always happ…' |
| 71 | OptionsPitbull |  play_arrow | Pitbull’s “Options” is truly… |
| 72 | Don’t Stop The PartyPitbull |  play_arrow | An iconic crowd-pleaser to elevate the vibe in the final stretch of the party. |
| 73 | Never Give UpSia |  play_arrow | Instantly turning up the heat on the party mood… |
| 74 | Sex On The BeachSpankers |  play_arrow | For many years now, it has long been considered the “signature song” of parties… |
| 75 | CelebrationKool and The Gang |  play_arrow | A famous song everyone can get hyped about |
| 76 | Live While We’re YoungOne Direction |  play_arrow | A positive, uplifting song perfect for celebrations |
| 77 | Bad ft.VassyDavid Guetta & Showtek |  play_arrow | A crazy flashy per—like in a trance state… |
| 78 | All NightBeyoncé |  play_arrow | I was looking for party music, and Ohtori… |
| 79 | Shining LightAsh |  play_arrow | It’s a bit difficult for beginners, but still quite authentic... |
| 80 | U.S.A.DA PUMP |  play_arrow | DA PUMP's 'U.S.A.' is very popular. |
| 81 | Party Up (Up In Here)DMX |  play_arrow | Since the title is “Party Up”… |
| 82 | LevelsAvicii |  play_arrow | It features an upbeat tempo that makes you want to dance without thinking... |
| 83 | It’s My PartyJessie J |  play_arrow | A woman who’s both poppy and powerful, pitt... |
| 84 | Last Friday NightKaty Perry |  play_arrow | Album “Teenage Dream” rel… |
| 85 | Give Me EverythingPitbull | play_arrow | It's pretty up-tempo, so it's hard to sing... |
| 86 | It’s My Birthdaywill.i.am |  play_arrow | The PV is overflowing with entertainment... |
| 87 | Party Rock AnthemLMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRock | play_arrow | When you think of party tunes, EDM comes to mind… |
| 88 | Party Rock AnthemLMFAO | play_arrow | There’s no way this song wouldn’t be played at a party… |
| 89 | Effeminate; overly sentimental; being clingy/whiny (context-dependent)Gōruden Bonbā |  play_arrow | A song everyone can groove to, regardless of age or gender, because it's so well-known. |
| 90 | How We DoRita Ora |  play_arrow | It’s a party-themed song. In the lyrics… |
| 91 | Praise The Lord feat. SkeptaASAP ROCKY |  play_arrow | A hip-hop track where the flute player shines |
| 92 | The Time（Dirty Bit）Black Eyed Peas |  play_arrow | The Black Eyed Peas’ hit song |
| 93 | Girls And BoysBlur |  play_arrow | The captivating musicality and characteristics of Blur |
| 94 | One More TimeDaft Punk |  play_arrow | Daft Punk's hit song is hugely popular in Europe |
| 95 | Play HardDavid Guetta |  play_arrow | David Guetta's popular hit song |
| 96 | Good FeelingFlo Rida |  play_arrow | Flo Rida's smash hit song |
| 97 | Talk DirtyJason Derulo |  play_arrow | Jason Derulo's smash hit single |
| 98 | ShotsLMFAO |  play_arrow | Hype up the club with a party anthem |
| 99 | Lean OnMajor Lazer & DJ Snake |  play_arrow | The EDM hit song “Lean On” became a global smash hit. |
| 100 | Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars |  play_arrow | Mark Ronson and Bruno’s smash hit |
| 101 | AloneMarshmello |  play_arrow | DJ Marshmello with sparkly sounds is popular. |
| 102 | AnimalsMartin Garrix |  play_arrow | Gyalixas’s smash hit—an achievement at 17 |
| 103 | FireballPitbull |  play_arrow | Pitbull and John Ryan’s smash hit |
| 104 | #SELFIEThe Chainsmokers |  play_arrow | Hit song by an electro DJ duo |
| 105 | ToulouseNicky Romero |  play_arrow | An electro dance track becomes a global smash hit |