Updated on April 2, 2024 | Author: Matthew Campbell
Know popular party songs to get people dancing!
Table of contents
- New Party Songs
- Popular versus Unique Alternatives
- Party Starters
- Slow Dance Tunes
- Popular Party Songs by Genre
- Hip Hop
- Pop
- Rock
- Country
- Alt Rock
- Latin
- Folk
- Reggae
- Christian
- Last Dance Finales
- FAQs
When picking out your party songs, you must consider the following 3 factors: 1. Will you as the wedding couple dance to the song – being on the dance floor will inspire others to dance?Quick Tips
2. When in the day will the song play?
3. What is the tempo of the song (fast or slow) to determine the style of dance that fits best?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of party songs. Songs are selected by danceability and popular hits for today’s couples. Besides new and trending, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
New Party Songs
- “Texas Hold ‘Em” by Beyonce (Dance/Country – 2024)
- “Austin” by Dasha (Dance/Country – 2024)
- “Selfish” by Justin Timberlake (Pop – 2024)
- “Beautiful People (Stay High)” by The Black Keys (Alt Rock – 2024)
- “Lovin On Me” by Jack Harlow (Hip Hop – 2023)
- “One in a Million” by Bebe Rexha, David Guetta (Dance – 2023)
- “Party People” by Tucka (R&B – 2023)
- “Praising You” by Rita Ora feat. Fatboy Slim (Dance – 2023)
- “JUMPIN” by Pitbull & Lil Jon (Dance – 2023)
Popular versus Unique Alternatives
Below is a list of popular and unique alternative party songs. The songs on the left are popular dance hits. The songs on the right are similar alternative tracks in the same music style, tempo, and mood – but not played at every wedding.
| Popular Songs | Unique Alternatives |
|---|---|
| 1. I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston 2. Dancing Queen – ABBA 3. September – Earth, Wind & Fire 4. Yeah – Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil’ Jon 5. Mr. Brightside – Killers 6. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond 7. Cupid Shuffle – Cupid 8. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey 9. Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon 10. Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars 11. Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison 12. Party In The U.S.A. – Miley Cyrus 13. I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas 14. Cha Cha Slide – DJ Casper 15. Hey Ya! – Outkast 16. Man! I Feel Like A Woman! – Shania Twain 17. Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks 18. Low – Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain 19. Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) – Backstreet Boys 20. Wannabe – Spice Girls 21. Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi 22. Footloose – Kenny Loggins 23. Shake It Off – Taylor Swift 24. Hot In Herre – Nelly 25. You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC 26. Can’t Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake 27. We Are Family – Sister Sledge | 1. Big Energy (Remix) – Latto, Mariah Carey 2. Believe – Cher 3. Let’s Groove – Earth, Wind & Fire 4. Bottoms Up – Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj 5. What’s My Age Again? – blink-182 6. Mony Mony – Billy Idol 7. Cyclone – Baby Bash, T-Pain 8. Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen 9. Walking On A Dream – Empire of the Sun 10. Levitating – Dua Lipa 11. You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon 12. Bang Bang – Jessie J, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj 13. I’m Good (Blue) – David Guetta & Bebe Rexha 14. Jerusalema – Master KG feat. Nomcebo 15. Hip Hop Hooray – Naughty By Nature 16. Can’t Fight The Moonlight – LeAnn Rimes 17. Whiskey Glasses – Morgan Wallen 18. Want to Want Me – Jason Derulo 19. What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction 20. Dancing On My Own – Robyn 21. Your Love – The Outfield 22. What’s Up – DJ Miko Remix (4 Non Blondes) 23. Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield 24. Right Thurr – Chingy 25. Thunderstruck – AC/DC 26. Treasure – Bruno Mars 27. Give It Up – KC & The Sunshine Band |
The vibe of a good party is participation. You want your guests to crowd the dance floor singing their favorite songs at the top of their lungs.
Party Starters
Want to start your party off with everyone on the dance floor? Play these song favorites!
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston (1987, R&B)
- “Yeah” by Usher (2004, R&B)
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA (1976, Disco)
- “Fergalicious” by Fergie (2006, Pop)
- “Get Low” by Lil Jon & the East Side Boyz featuring Ying Yang Twins (2002, Hip Hop)
- “This Is How We Do It” by Montell Jordan (1995, Hip Hop)
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2015, Funk)
- “We Found Love” by Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris (2011, EDM)
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas (2009, Pop)
- “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire (19778, R&B)
- “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz (2010, Pop)
- “About Damn Time” by Lizzo (2022, Pop)
- “Shut Up and Dance” by WALK THE MOON (2014, Pop)
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson (1983, R&B)
- “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins (1984, Rock)
- “C’Mon ‘N Ride It (The Train)” by Quad City DJ’s (1996, Hip Hip)
- “The Humpty Dance” by Digital Underground (1990, Hip Hop)
- “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang (1981, Funk)
- “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot (1992, Hip Hop)
- “Hey Ya!” by Outkast (2003, Hip Hop)
- “Friends In Low Places” by Garth Brooks (1990, Country)
- “Timber” by Pitbull feat. Kesha (2013, Latin)
- “No Hands” by Waka Flocka Flame, Roscoe Dash ft. Wale (2010, Hip Hop)
- “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars (2016, Pop)
- “Cha-Cha Slide” by Mr C The Slide Man (2000, Hip Hop)
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid (2007, Hip Hop)
- “Cotton Eye Joe” by Rednex (1995, EDM)
- “Hot In Herre” by Nelly (2002, Hip Hop)
- “Shots” by LMFAO ft. Lil Jon (2009, Dance)
- “Fishin’ In The Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (1987, Country)
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers (2004, Alternative Rock)
- “Time Of Our Lives” by Pitbull, Ne-Yo (2014, Latin)
- “Wobble” by V.I.C. (2008, Hip Hop)
- “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cyndi Lauper (1983, Pop)
- “Shout” by The Isley Brothers (1959, Rock)
- “All The Small Things” by Blink-182 (2000, Pop Punk)
- “Boogie Shoes” by KC And The Sunshine Band (1978, Disco)
Slow Dance Tunes
Dancing all the time will make you tired. Play these slow songs for a romantic dance with your lover.
- “Tennessee Whiskey” by Chris Stapleton (2015, Country)
- “Beautiful Crazy” by Luke Combs (2017, Country)
- “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley (1961, Rock)
- “Perfect by Ed Sheeran (2017, Pop)
- “My Girl” by The Temptations (1965, R&B)
- “All of Me” by John Legend (2013, R&B)
- “Wonderful Tonight” by Eric Clapton (1977, Rock)
- “You Proof” by Morgan Wallen (2022, Country)
- “Until I Found You” by Stephen Sanchez (2022, Indie)
- “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King (1962, R&B)
Popular Party Songs by Genre
Hip Hop
These are tried and true Hip Hop party songs that everyone will want to dance to.
- “I Like You (A Happier Song)” by Post Malone & Doja Cat (2022)
- “Super Freaky Girl” by Nicki Minaj (2022)
- “First Class” by Jack Harlow (2022)
- “Turn Down for What” by DJ Snake & Lil Jon (2013)
- “Betty (Get Money)” by Yung Gravy (2022)
- “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre & Snoop Dogg (1999)
- “I Like It” by Cardi B, Bad Bunny & J Balvin (2018)
- “In Da Club” by 50 Cent (2003)
- “Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa (2022)
- “INDUSTRY BABY” by Lil Nas X & Jack Harlow (2021)
- “Big Energy” by Latto (2021)
- “Crazy In Love” by Beyoncé (2003)
- “California Love” by 2Pac & Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre (1998)
- “It’s Tricky” Run-DMC (1986)
- “Sabotage” by Beastie Boys (1994)
- “Back That Azz Up” by Juvenile feat. Lil Wayne & Mannie Fresh (1998)
- “Lose Control” by Missy Elliott feat. Ciara & Fat Man Scoop
- “THATS WHAT I WANT” by Lil Nas X (2021)
- “ROCKSTAR” DaBaby ft RODDY RICCH (2020)
- “Without Me” by Eminem (2002)
See our list of biggest Hip Hop hits for weddings.
Pop
These pop songs are time-tested for guests to dance all night.
- “Good as Hell” by Lizzo (2016)
- “As It Was” by Harry Styles (2022)
- “Shivers” by Ed Sheeran (2021)
- “Levitating” by Dua Lipa (2020)
- “Unstoppable” by Sia (2016)
- “Left and Right” by Charlie Puth, Jung Kook, BTS (2022)
- “BREAK MY SOUL” by Beyoncé (2022)
- “Señorita” by Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello (2019)
- “Sunroof” by Nicky Youre & dazy (2021)
- “Hold Me Closer” by Elton John & Britney Spears (2022)
- “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” by Lizzo (2022)
- “Bad Habits” by Ed Sheeran (2021)
- “Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)” by Elton John & Dua Lipa (2021)
- “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (2014)
- “How Bizarre” by OMC (1997)
- “Stay” by The Kid Laroi, Justin Bieber (2021)
- “Peaches” by Justin Bieber ft. Daniel Caesar, Giveon (2021)
- “Savage Love” by Jason Derulo & Jawsh 685 (2020)
Tip See our list of popular pop wedding songs.
Rock
These are reliable rock songs not only for headbangers – but will get you singing along.
- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC (1990)
- “Take on Me” by A-Ha (1985)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (1981)
- “Beggin'” by Måneskin (2017)
- “Don’t Bring Me Down” by Electric Light Orchestra (1979)
- “Everywhere” by Fleetwood Mac (1987)
- “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart (1983)
- “Africa” by Toto (1982)
- “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen (1979)
- “Hungry Like the Wolf” by Duran Duran (1982)
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen (1975)
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC (1980)
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison (1967)
- “good 4 u” by Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone (1974)
- “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes (1993) (See DJ Miko version too)
- “Freaks” by Surf Curse (2021)
- “Tongue Tied” by Grouplove (2011)
Tip See our list of popular rock hits for weddings.
Country
Country music hits to play for all walks of life to test your dance moves.
- “Thank God” by Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown (2022)
- “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” by Cole Swindell (2022)
- “Fancy Like” by Walker Hayes (2021)
- “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker (2013)
- “No Body” by Blake Shelton (2022)
- “Beer With My Friends” by Kenny Chesney & Old Dominion (2022)
- “Like I Love Country Music” by Kane Brown (2022)
- “Life is a Highway” by Rascal Flatts (2006)
- “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)
- “Happy Anywhere” by Blake Shelton feat. Gwen Stefani (2021)
- “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” by Brooks & Dunn (1997)
- “Waking Up Dreaming” by Shania Twain (2022)
- “Sounds Like Something I’d Do” by Drake Milligan (2021)
Tip See our list of popular country wedding songs.
R&B
These are established R&B tracks to get dancers excited and on the dance floor.
- “Satellite” by Khalid (2022)
- “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd (2019)
- “Under The Influence” by Chris Brown (2019)
- “All She Wanna Do” by John Legend & Saweetie (2022)
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin (1967)
- “Better Thangs” by Ciara & Summer Walker (2022)
- “Kiss Me More” by Doja Cat feat. SZA (2021)
- “Friends and Family” by Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers (2021)
- “1999” by Prince (1982)
- “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross (1981)
- “Pony” by Ginuwine (1996)
- “Say So” by Doja Cat (2019)
- “Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)” by Stevie Wonder (1970)
- “Vegas” by Doja Cat (2022)
Tip See our list of .
Alt Rock
These alternative songs will have dancers jumping up and down and singing their hearts out!
- “Bones” by Imagine Dragons (2022)
- “Sharks” by Imagine Dragons (2022)
- “HandClap” by Fitz & The Tantrums (2016)
- “bad guy” by Billie Eilish (2019)
- “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” by Cage The Elephant (2009)
- “Dance Monkey” by Tones And I (2019)
- “Wild Child” by The Black Keys (2022)
- “Centuries” by Fall Out Boy (2015)
- “My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)” by Fall Out Boy (2013)
- “On Top Of The World” by Imagine Dragons (2012)
- “Still Into You” by Paramore (2013)
- “Come with Me Now” by Kongos (2012)
- “Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes (2003)
Latin
Latin music has been growing exponentially. These Latin hits will make you want to dance.
- “Pepas” by Farruko (2021)
- “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny (2022)
- “Vivir Mi Vida” by Marc Anthony (2013)
- “Let’s Get Loud” by Jennifer Lopez (1999)
- “Suavemente” by Elvis Crespo (1998)
- “Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee (2004)
- “Conga” by Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine (1992)
- “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee (2019)
- “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” by Selena (1995)
- “BIZCOCHITO” by ROSALÍA (2022)
- “Danza Kuduro” by Don Omar feat. Lucenzo (2010)
- “Baila Baila Baila (Remix)” by Ozuna, Daddy Yankee & J Balvin (2019)
- “Macarena” by Los Del Rio (1993)
- “Fireball” by Pitbull feat. John Ryan (2014)
- “La Chona” by Los Tucanes De Tijuana (2017)
- “Todo, Todo, Todo” by Daniela Romo (1991)
- “Desesperados” by Chencho Corleone and Rauw Alejandro (2021)
Tip See our list of popular Spanish wedding songs.
EDM & Dance
Just in their category of electronic dance music alone will get you moving your body.
- “I’m Good (Blue)” by David Guetta & Bebe Rexha (2022)
- “Numb” by Marshmello x Khalid (2022)
- “Scandalous” by Gryffin & Tinashe (2022)
- “DON’T YOU WORRY” by Black Eyed Peas, Shakira & David Guetta (2022)
- “One Kiss” by Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa (2018)
- “Hot Stuff” by Kygo, Donna Summer (2020)
- “The Motto” by Tiësto & Ava Max (2022)
- “Do It To It” by ACRAZE & Cherish (2021)
- “Higher Love” by Kygo & Whitney Houston (2019)
- “Classic” by Mkto (2014)
- “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers (2013)
- “Wake Me Up” by Avicii (2013)
- “Another Night” by Real McCoy (1995)
- “Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)” by C+C Music Factory (1990)
- “The Nights” by Avicii (2014)
- “Jerusalema” by Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode (2020)
- “Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)” by Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman (2021)
Tip See our list of popular EDM wedding reception songs.
Folk
Yes, there are folk hits to consider for your party playlist.
- “Ho Hey” by The Lumineers (2012)
- “Home” by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros (2009)
- “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show (2004)
- “I Was Born To Love You” by Ray LaMontagne feat. Sierra Ferrell (2022)
- “Lost” by Frank Ocean (2012)
Tip See our list of popular folk hits for weddings.
Reggae
These are proven reggae songs to play for any type of party theme.
- “(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You” by UB40 (1993)
- “It’s a Party” by Bounty Killer & Free & Nona Hendryx & Cocoa Brovaz (1998)
- “Bam Bam” by Sister Nancy (1982)
- “love nwantiti (ah ah ah)” by CKay (2019)
- “Here Comes the Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze (1994)
Tip Listen to a reggae wedding playlist.
Christian
Christian music is not only for churchgoers. These popular songs will get dancers dancing.
- “I’ve Heard About You” by Crowder (2022)
- “The Goodness” by TobyMac & Blessing Offor (2022)
- “Nobody” by Casting Crowns feat. Matthew West (2018)
- “My Jesus” by Anne Wilson (2021)
- “How Far” by Tasha Layton (2022)
Tip See our list of the best Christian wedding songs.
Last Dance Finales
Your successful party is coming to a close. Play these songs to close out the night.
- “Closing Time” by Semisonic (1998)
- “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes (1987)
- “Last Dance” by Donna Summer (1978)
- “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey (1981) (don’t have to save to the end)
- “Bye Bye Bye” by *NSync (2000)
- “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” by Elle King & Miranda Lambert (2021)
- “Take Me Home, Country Roads” by John Denver (1971)
- “Piano Man” by Billy Joel (1981)
- “Save The Last Dance For Me” by Michael Buble (2006)
- “Time Of Your Life (Good Riddance)” by Green Day (1997)
Tip See a list of music to select your last dance song.
Did I miss one of your favorite dance songs? Please place a comment below with your suggestion.
Tip It wouldn’t be a party without everyone on the dance floor to a group dance or line dance song. See our list!
FAQs
The best party song played is one that gets everyone on the dance floor no matter their age or race.
The best classic party song is “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. The best modern party song is “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars.
Selecting the best party songs is, in itself, a great task. It’s not as easy as you think; it takes much effort.
This is why I provide this list of 200 party songs so that it will inspire you as the wedding couple when you sit down to plan your wedding.
You can even check out the ultimate collection of the best wedding songs that you can find anywhere.
Choose the songs you want to hear during the dancing portion of your wedding reception.
Then, be sure to give the list to the master of ceremonies or music entertainment before the wedding. This way, they will have all the songs you desire to have played.
Even better is to plan this with your professional DJ.
The most danceable song is one that would be considered a line dance or group dance song. These songs are more likely to fill the dance floor as they do not require a partner.
Songs like the “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid and “Cha Cha Slide” by DJ Casper.
In short, no. Your wedding reception is about having fun. You can get your groove on to “Shook Me All Night Long” in a tux. No worries.
Though, you may want to bring more comfortable shoes or just dance barefoot. However, not every party song will fit the theme of every wedding.
No wedding is complete without music. Everyone will remember the ambiance and dancing at your wedding reception. Guests will also remember whether or not he or they had a good time.
(Remember, they bought you really nice gifts. You want them to think it was worth it.)
In fact, songs are the most important essence that adds flavor to the wedding.
Getting down on the dance floor is the best way to express one’s enjoyment.
One thing to consider when not having a DJ playing music at your party is the quality of the Internet bandwidth.
You do not want the music to stop due to lag time or even worst not be able to play due to a lack of Internet access.
You can read my complete article on Roling Stone – Is Streaming Music Killing the Wedding DJ?
Next, create a playlist on Spotify in the order you wish them played. Don’t forget about slow songs too for couples!
Next, get a paid subscription so that you do not hear ads.
Lastly, turn on the feature to blend the songs together within the Spotify settings.
Most of the songs listed are modern and well-known hits. Also, check out a list of dance songs for an older crowd.
Why trustMatthew Campbell?
DJ, Author, Music Lover
I have always had a love for music and the way it makes you feel. My passion grew for wedding celebrations with years as a wedding DJ. Now, as a wedding music planner, I research popular and unique wedding songs to create personalized playlists for couples and help wedding pros curate crowd-cheering music. Let’s get the party started! – Read More About Me
