200+ Party Songs You Need For Your Kid’s Next Birthday!
These are the best party songs for kids birthday parties.
This is a guest post by Chad from Parent Intel where he goes over the very best party songs for young children! So get your pen and pencil ready and jot down your favorites from this great list, and then get your kids on the dance floor.
How many kids can resist the urge to move when a good party song comes on?
Our 3 boys love to dance. When boredom hits – or they get their grumpy pants on – we can put on some the best songs and all is good again. And hey, science tells us dancing is good for us!
We love to hosta good birthday party, and I like to create a playlist far in advance, and go through it with the kids a few times too! So if you need some songs for your playlist, enjoy these 100 song ideas that my family loves.
If you need a more done for you approach, scroll down to the YouTube videos – I found some playlists, already created so you don’t have to put music together for your party.
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100 Best kid’s party songs
- “Feel It Still” – Portugal the Man
- “Let It Go” – Idina Menzel (from Frozen)
- “Shivers” – Ed Sheeran
- “On Top of the World” – Imagine Dragons
- “Cheap Thrills” – Sia
- “Happy” – Pharrell Williams
- “Sunroof” – Nicky Youre, dazy
- “Uptown Funk” – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars
- “Despacito” – Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Justin Timberlake
- “Shake It Off” – Taylor Swift
- “Gangnam Style” – PSY
- “Old Town Road” – Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus
- “All Star” – Smash Mouth
- “The Gummy Bear Song” – Gummibär
- “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” – Shakira
- “Wheels on the Bus” – Nursery Rhyme
- “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” – Nursery Rhyme
- “Hokey Pokey” – Nursery Rhyme
- “Dance Monkey” – Glass Animals & Iann Dior
- “Shape of You” – Ed Sheeran
- “Firework” – Katy Perry
- “Party in the USA” – Miley Cyrus
- “Sugar” – Maroon 5
- “I Like to Move It” – Madagascar Soundtrack
- “Can’t Help Falling in Love” – Elvis Presley
- “YMCA” – Village People
- “Cha Cha Slide” – DJ Casper
- “Macarena” – Los Del Rio
- “Hakuna Matata” – The Lion King Soundtrack
- “Under the Sea” – The Little Mermaid Soundtrack
- “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – The Lion King Soundtrack
- “Happy Birthday” – Stevie Wonder
- “Hot Potato” – The Wiggles
- “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” – Frozen Soundtrack
- “The Bare Necessities” – The Jungle Book Soundtrack
- “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” – Toy Story Soundtrack
- “Chicken Dance” – Various Artists
- “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” – Mary Poppins Soundtrack
- “Party Rock Anthem” – LMFAO
- “Counting Stars” – OneRepublic
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina and The Waves
- “We Will Rock You” – Queen
- “Jump” – Van Halen
- “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Journey
- “What Makes You Beautiful” – One Direction
- “Best Day of My Life” – American Authors
- “Shut Up and Dance” – WALK THE MOON
- “Everything Is Awesome!!!” – Tegan and Sara ft. The Lonely Island (from The Lego Movie)
- “Ho Hey” – The Lumineers
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham!
- “Jump in the Line” – Harry Belafonte (from Beetlejuice)
- “I’m a Believer” – Smash Mouth (from Shrek)
- “ABC” – The Jackson 5
- “I Want You Back” – The Jackson 5
- “I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown
- “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles
- “Crazy Frog” – Axel F
- “Don’t Stop the Party” – Pitbull
- “Shiny” – Moana Soundtrack
- “Believer” – Imagine Dragons
- “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Dynamite” – Taio Cruz
- “Cotton Eye Joe” – Rednex
- “Get the Party Started” – Pink
- “Roar” – Katy Perry
- “Wannabe” – Spice Girls
- “Yummy” – Justin Bieber
- “Dancing Queen” – ABBA
- “The Final Countdown” – Europe
- “Wipe Out” – The Surfaris
- “Surfin’ USA” – The Beach Boys
- “Walking on the Moon” – The Police
- “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Bobby McFerrin
- “Hula Hoop” – O.M.I
- “Shake Your Groove Thing” – Peaches & Herb
- “Jump Around” – House of Pain
- “Shout” – The Isley Brothers
- “I Want Candy” – Bow Wow Wow
- “Sugar, Sugar” – The Archies
- “We’re All in This Together” – High School Musical Soundtrack
- “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” – Children’s Song
- “Monster Mash” – Bobby Pickett
- “Tutti Frutti” – Little Richard
- “Great Balls of Fire” – Jerry Lee Lewis
- “La Bamba” – Ritchie Valens
- “Rockin’ Robin” – Bobby Day
- “C Is for Cookie” – Sesame Street
- “All About That Bass” – Meghan Trainor
- “The Muppet Show Theme” – The Muppets
- “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” – Song of the South Soundtrack
- “The Chicken Dance” – Werner Thomas
- “Dinosaurs in Love” – Fenn Rosenthal
- “Barefootin'” – Robert Parker
- “Celebration” – Kool & The Gang
- “YMCA” – Village People
- “Jump (For My Love)” – The Pointer Sisters
- “Dancing in the Street” – Martha and the Vandellas
- “Mickey” – Toni Basil
- “Funky Town” – Lipps Inc.
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina and the Waves
- “Kung Fu Fighting” – Carl Douglas
- “Shut Up and Dance” – Walk the Moon
- “Tubthumping” – Chumbawamba
- “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees
- “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper
- “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson
- “Footloose” – Kenny Loggins
- “Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond
- “Don’t Stop” – Fleetwood Mac
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” – Whitney Houston
- “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Trolls Soundtrack (Justin Timberlake)
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Aly & AJ
- “Dancing Queen” – Mamma Mia! Soundtrack (ABBA)
- “I Gotta Feeling” – The Black Eyed Peas
- “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” – Queen
- “Shake It” – Metro Station
- “Dance to the Music” – Sly & The Family Stone
- “Love Shack” – The B-52’s
- “ABC” – Jackson 5
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” – Glee Cast Version
- “Happy” – Despicable Me 2 Soundtrack (Pharrell Williams)
- “Party Rock Anthem” – Trolls World Tour Soundtrack (Trolls World Tour Cast)
- “Sugar” – Trolls World Tour Soundtrack (Trolls World Tour Cast)
- “Under the Sea” – The Little Mermaid Soundtrack (Samuel E. Wright)
- “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” – The Lion King Soundtrack (Jason Weaver & Rowan Atkinson)
- “Hakuna Matata” – The Lion King Soundtrack (Nathan Lane & Ernie Sabella)
- “Best Day of My Life” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Uptown Funk” – Kidz Bop Kids
- Can’t Stop the Feeling!” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shake It Off” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Happy” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “All Star” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Firework” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Party in the USA” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Sugar” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “YMCA” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Party Rock Anthem” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Counting Stars” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “We Will Rock You” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Jump” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “What Makes You Beautiful” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shut Up and Dance” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Ho Hey” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “I’m a Believer” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “ABC” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “I Want You Back” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “I Got You (I Feel Good)” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Twist and Shout” – Kidz Bop Kids
- Don’t Stop the Party” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shiny” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Believer” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “September” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Dynamite” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Get the Party Started” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Roar” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Wannabe” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Yummy” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Dancing Queen” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “The Final Countdown” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Wipe Out” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Surfin’ USA” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Walking on the Moon” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Hula Hoop” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shake Your Groove Thing” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Jump Around” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shout” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “I Want Candy” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Sugar, Sugar” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “We’re All in This Together” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Do Your Ears Hang Low?” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Monster Mash” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Tutti Frutti” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Great Balls of Fire” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “La Bamba” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Rockin’ Robin” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “C Is for Cookie” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “All About That Bass” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “The Muppet Show Theme” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “The Chicken Dance” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Barefootin'” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Celebration” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “YMCA” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Jump (For My Love)” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Dancing in the Street” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Mickey” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Funky Town” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Kung Fu Fighting” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Shut Up and Dance” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Tubthumping” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Stayin’ Alive” – Kidz Bop Kids
- “Love Never Felt So Good” – Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake
- “Walking on Sunshine” – Katrina and the Waves
- “Let’s Get Loud” – Jennifer Lopez
- “Celebration” – Kool & The Gang
- “Jump (For My Love)” – The Pointer Sisters
- “Dancing in the Street” – Martha and the Vandellas
- “Mickey” – Toni Basil
- “Funky Town” – Lipps Inc.
- “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson
Basically remember to some of the really good songs from when we were growing up on the list. Backstreet boys? Yes please. A little MJ? Heck YES. This Millenial momma loves “oldies” 90’s music, so we play it at home all the time haha!
Youtube Playlists With Kids Party Songs
If you need a playlist that’s already created – and it’s kid friendly sans suggestive lyrics….then these are great options for you. Basically it’s just top party songs that kids love so you can hit those dance moves without the headache of creating your own playlist. I also like that there is a music video for kids to watch, which is especially great for a younger crowd.
What Kind Of Music Should You Play At Kids Parties
So you’re looking for some birthday party songs for your little one’s big day, there are a few things to keep in mind….like age appropriate-ness (is that a word?)
Upbeat and fun songs with catchy melodies are ideal to keep the little ones engaged and dancing.
Consider popular hits like “Happy” by Pharrell Williams or “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake – those songs make me dance no matter my mood haha!
It’s crucial to ensure that the lyrics are age-appropriate and free from any suggestive content…for any age group really. Basically kids and profanity don’t mix.
Don’t forget to mix in some classic dance party tunes such as “YMCA” or “Macarena” and interactive songs like “Freeze Dance.” Those are always fun, and smaller kids get pretty darn excited. OOOHHH also “the floor is Lava” is a great idea.
Creating a well-balanced playlist will set the perfect mood for a memorable kids’ dance party.
Tips To Set Up a Dance Party Space For Kids
We have a pretty smallish home, and I transformed my dining room into a disco party one year, and it was SO MUCH fun. It was a 6th birthday party with the Super Mario theme.
Setting up a dance party space for kids requires careful planning to create a safe, fun, and energetic atmosphere.
Decorate the space with vibrant colors, balloons, and streamers to make it visually appealing…. and make sure your speaker is in a kid safe space.
Dance Party Game Ideas
Flashback to when I was 9 (new to Canada and this was my FIRST EVER Birthday party at home) and I LOST the game of musical chairs and cried and ruined my birthday party…. but your little kids won’t do that – because we know better that sometimes kids get overwhelmed and we can help them through that…right? Right? …RIGHT.
Anyway – here are some great party game ideas for dance parties!
- Dance-Off with Catchy Tunes: Host a dance-off with upbeat and fun songs that have great tunes, perfect for active kids and older kids alike. Create the ultimate birthday party album playlist featuring pop masters like Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj. Kids can showcase their best moves in the living room, making it a perfect choice for a family dance party playlist.
- Musical Statues to Pop Hits: Play musical statues to top pop songs that are a good time for young children. Make sure the songs have clean lyrics, and create a Spotify playlist of the best kids’ and party songs. Encourage everyone in the family to join in and dance to the next party anthem.
- Dance Relay to the Beat: Organize a dance relay race set to great beat pop songs. Teams can dance to hits by the Jonas Brothers and Sean Paul, and the team with the best moves wins. It’s a fun way for family members to bond and show off their dancing skills.
- Balloon Stomp Boogie: Combine dancing and party games with the balloon stomp game. Kids can dance to “Baby Shark” and “What Does the Fox Say” while trying to pop each other’s balloons tied to their ankles.
- Limbo under “Cherry Tree”: Set up a limbo stick under a “cherry tree” (decorations) to the tune of “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” by KT Tunstall. Kids will have a great time trying to limbo lower and lower.
- Dance-Off to “Dance Monkey”: Host a dance-off featuring the song “Dance Monkey” by Tones and I. It’s an upbeat number that’s a hit with young kids and a perfect addition to your kids’ dance playlist.
- Musical Chairs to “Boogie Wonderland”: Play musical chairs using the upbeat song “Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire. It’s a classic party game with a great song twist.
- Dance Follow the Leader: Select an “Australian singer” (like Kylie Minogue) as the leader, and kids must follow her dance moves. Rotate leaders for a diverse dance experience.
- Dance-Off with Props: Spice up the dance-off by providing props like glow sticks and hats. Kids can incorporate these props into their dance moves to pop music hits.
- Dance-Off to “Uptown Funk”: Challenge kids to a dance-off with “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars. It’s a surefire way to get everyone on their feet and having a great time.
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