
Top 200 Best Party Songs List 2022
Updated on June 5, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell
We’re all over boring wedding receptions. Right? It’s your celebration. It’s now time to fill your dance floor dancing to your favorite songs while singing at the top of your lungs. Enjoy our list of the best party songs.
You want to dance to some legit tunes. Party hard and make it a night to remember.
The songs we’ve curated are tried and true to get all of your wedding guests on the dance floor.
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.
Methodology
We’ve talked to wedding couples through social groups and analyzed hundreds of wedding DJs’ playlists across the U.S. that provide reception entertainment. We selected a list just for you of the most popular and unique party songs for getting people out on the dance floor at your reception.
Every couple’s music tastes are different. Current hits are good but a good dance party doesn’t need to stick to one genre. Rock, Country, Dance, R&B, Hip Hop, Swing, Big Band, Oldies, Polka, Jazz, Disco, Reggae, can all be on your list (and ours).
Table of Contents
- Top 10 Party Songs
- Listen To Best Party Songs
- Party Songs
- Hip Hop Party Songs
- Pop Party Songs
- Rock Party Songs
- Country Party Songs
- R&B Party Songs
- Disco Party Songs
- Alternative Party Songs
- Latin Party Songs
- EDM/Dance Party Songs
- Folk Party Songs
- Reggae Party Songs
- Christian Party Songs
- Slow Party Songs
- Party Song FAQs
Let’s start with the most popular right now.
Our Top 10 Party Songs to Fill the Dance Floor
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” by Whitney Houston
- “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
- “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “Yeah” by Usher
- “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
- “Dancing Queen” by ABBA
- “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers
- “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake
- “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas
200 Best Party Songs For Weddings & Parties
Below is a list of wedding party songs to choose from. We do not discount any music genre. As professional DJs for decades, we know what works. We want you to have the best list of what to play at weddings.
Did we miss one of your favorite dance songs? Please place a comment below with your suggestion — and which song it should replace.
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Hip Hop Party Songs
Astronaut In The Ocean – Masked Wolf
2019, Hip Hop
Best Friend – Saweetie feat. Doja Cat
2021, Hip Hop
Big Energy – Latto
2021, Hip Hop
Body – Megan Thee Stallion
2020, Hip Hop
Boyz – Jesy Nelson feat. Nicki Minaj
2021, Hp Hop
California Love – 2Pac feat. Roger Troutman & Dr. Dre
1996, Hip Hop
Can’t Hold Us – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton
2011, Hp Hop
Chop Chop Slide – Insane Clown Posse
2015, Hip Hop
Cupid Shuffle – Cupid
2007, Hip Hop
Fantastic Voyage – Coolio
1994, Hip Hop
Get Ur Freak On – Missy Elliott
2001, Hip Hop
Good As Hell – Lizzo
2016, Hip Hop
Hey Ya! – Outkast
2003, Hip Hop
Hot In Herre -Nelly
2002, Hip Hop
Ice Ice Baby – Vanilla Ice
1990, Hip Hop
Jump Around – House Of Pain
1992, Hip Hop
Low – Flo Rida feat. T-Pain
2007, Hip Hop
My House – Flo Rida
2015, Hip Hop
Shoop – Salt-n-Pepa
1993, Hip Hop
THATS WHAT I WANT – Lil Nas X
2021, Hip Hop
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
1995, Hip Hop
Thrift Shop – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz
2012, Hip Hop
Truth Hurts – Lizzo
2017, Hip Hop
Turn Down For What – DJ Snake feat. Lil Jon
2013, Hip Hop
U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
1990, Hip Hop
WAP – Cardi B feat. Megan Thee Stallion
2020, Hip Hop
Way 2 Sexy – Drake feat. Future & Young Thug
2021, Hip Hop
Whoomp! (There It Is) – Tag Team
1993, Hip Hop
Wild Thing – Tone-Loc
1988, Hip Hop
Pop Party Songs
A Second to Midnight – Kylie Minogue & Years & Years
2021, Pop
Adore You – Harry Styles
2019, Pop
Bye Bye Bye – N Sync
2000, Pop
Camila Cabello feat. Young Thug – Havana
2017, Pop
CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! – Justin Timberlake
2016, Pop
24K Magic – Bruno Mars
2016, Pop
Cold Heart (PNAU Remix) – Elton John, Dua Lipa
2021, Pop
Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa
2020, Pop
Happy – Pharrell Williams
2013, Pop
I Feel Good – Pitbull feat. Anthony Watts & DJWS
2021, Pop
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
1987, Pop
Kings & Queens – Ava Max
2020, Pop
Leave Before You Love Me – Marshmello & Jonas Brothers
2021, Pop
Levitating – Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby
2020, Pop
Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit Of…) – Lou Bega
1999, Pop
Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
1987, Pop
Party In The USA – Miley Cyrus
2009, Pop
Shake It Off – Taylor Swift
2014, Pop
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
2017, Pop
Shivers – Ed Sheeran
2021, Pop
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
1969, Pop
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
2014, Pop
Watermelon Sugar -Harry Styles
2019, Pop
Rock Party Songs
3 am – Matchbox Twenty
1996, Rock
American Pie – Don McLean
1971, Rock
Back In Black – AC/DC
1980, Rock
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
1975, Rock
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
1974, Rock
Come Out and Play – The Offspring
1994, Rock
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
1972, Rock
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
1978, Rock
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
1981, Rock
Everything I Own – Bread
1972, Rock
Footloose – Kenny Loggins
1984, Rock
good 4 u – Olivia Rodrigo
2021, Rock
Margaritaville – Jimmy Buffett
1977, Rock
Mr. Brightside – The Killers
2003, Rock
Piano Man – Billy Joel
1973, Rock
Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
1994, Rock
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
1983, Rock
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
1991, Rock
Smooth – Santana Feat. Rob Thomas
1999, Rock
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
1988, Rock
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
1974, Rock
Thunderstruck – AC/DC
1990, Rock
Times Like These – Foo Fighters
2002, Rock
Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
1997, Rock
Two Princes – Spin Doctors
1991, Rock
Walking in Memphis – Marc Cohn
2005, Rock
What’s Up? – 4 Non Blondes
1993, Rock
Your Love – The Outfield
1986, Rock
Country Party Songs
Cold Beer Calling My Name – Jameson Rodgers feat. Luke Combs
2020, Country
Copperhead Road – Steve Earle
1988, Country
Family Tradition – Hank Williams, Jr.
1979, Country
Famous Friends – Chris Young & Kane Brown
2020, Country
Fancy Like – Walker Hayes, Kesha
2021, Country
I Was On a Boat That Day – Old Dominion
2021, Country
Life is a Highway – Rascal Flatts
2006, Country
Lil Bit – Nelly & Florida Georgia Line
2020, Country
Neon Moon – Brooks & Dunn
1991, Country
Old Love Song – Zac Brown Band
2021, Country
Old Town Road (Remix) – Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus
2019, Country
Ring of Fire – Johnny Cash
1963, Country
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
1971, Country
The Git Up – Blanco Brown
2019, Country
Wagon Wheel – Darius Rucker
2013, Country
R&B Party Songs
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
1982, R&B
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
2019, R&B
Crazy In Love – Beyonce feat. Jay-Z
2003, R&B
Fantasy – Mariah Carey
1995, R&B
I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown
1965, R&B
Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
2007, R&B
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat feat. SZA
2021, R&B
Leave The Door Open – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
2021, R&B
Never Too Much – Luther Vandross
1981, R&B
OMG – Usher feat. Will.I.Am
2010, R&B
Respect – Aretha Franklin
1965, R&B
Rock Steady – The Whispers
1987, R&B
Shout, Pts. 1 & 2 – The Isley Brothers
1959, R&B
Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours) – Stevie Wonder
1970, R&B
Skate – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
2021, R&B
Take My Breath – The Weeknd
2021, R&B
Disco Party Songs
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
1979, Disco
Celebration – Kool and The Gang
1980, Disco
Dancing Queen – ABBA
1976, Disco
Funkytown – Lipps Inc.
1979, Disco
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
1978, Disco
Last Dance – Donna Summer
1978, Disco
Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
1981, Disco
Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
1976, Disco
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
1978, Disco
Y.M.C.A. – Village People
1978, Disco
You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees
1976, Disco
Alternative Party Songs
Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked – Cage The Elephant
2008, Alternative
bad guy – Billie Eilish
2019, Alternative
Centuries – Fall Out Boy
2014, Alternative
Dance Monkey – Tones And I
2019, Alternative
Dear Maria, Count Me In – All Time Low
2007, Alternative
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
2014, Alternative
HandClap – Fitz & The Tantrums
2016, Alternative
Heat Waves – Glass Animals
2020, Alternative
High Hopes – Panic! At The Disco
2018, Alternative
Meet Me At Our Spot – THE ANXIETY & WILLOW & Tyler Cole
2020, Alternative
My Universe – Coldplay x BTS
2021, Alternative
On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons
2012, Alternative
Ride – twenty one pilots
2015, Alternative
Seven Nation Army – The White Stripes
2003, Alternative
Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon
2014, Alternative
Someone To You – BANNERS
2017, Alternative
Welcome To The Black Parade – My Chemical Romance
2006, Alternative
Latin Party Songs
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom – Selena
1994, Latin
Conga – Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine
1985, Latin
Danza Kuduro – Don Omar feat. Lucenzo
2010, Latin
Despacito – Luis Fonsi featuring Daddy Yankee
2017, Latin
Don’t Go Yet – Camila Cabello
2021, Latin
Gasolina – Daddy Yankee
2010, Latin
Livin’ la Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
1999, Latin
Mi Gente – J Balvin & Willy William
2017, Latin
MIA – Bad Bunny feat. Drake
2018, Latin
Suavemente – Elvis Crespo
1998, Latin
Vivir Mi Vida – Marc Anthony
2013, Latin
EDM/Dance Party Songs
Don’t Be Shy – Tiësto & KAROL G
2021, EDM/Dance
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin
2012, EDM/Dance
Happier – Marshmello & Bastille
2018, Dance
Jerusalema – Master KG, Nomcebo Zikode
2019, EDM/Dance
One More Time – Daft Punk
2000, EDM/Dance
Titanium – David Guetta Feat. Sia
2011, EDM/Dance
Wake Me Up – Avicii
2013, EDM/Dance
Without You – David Guetta Feat. Usher
2011, EDM/Dance
Folk Party Songs
Ho Hey – The Lumineers
2013, Folk
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
2009, Folk
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – James Taylor
1975, Folk
Wagon Wheel – Old Crow Medicine Show
2004, Folk
You Are the Best Thing – Ray LaMontagne
2008, Folk
Reggae Party Songs
Bam Bam – Sister Nancy
1993, Reggae
Here Comes the Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
1995, Reggae
I Can See Clearly Now – Jimmy Cliff
1972, Reggae
Three Little Birds – Bob Marley
1977, Reggae
Christian Party Songs
Child Of Love – We The Kingdom
2020, Christian
House Of The Lord – Phil Wickham
2021, Christian
RELATE – for KING & COUNTRY
2021, Christian
When You Speak – Jeremy Camp
2021, Christian
Yes He Can – Cain
2021, Christian
Slow Song Party Songs
(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You – UB40
1993, Reggae
A Thousand Years – Christina Perri
2011, Pop
All Of Me – John Legend
2013, R&B
Bloom – The Paper Kites
2010, Folk
Butterflies – MAX & Ali Gatie
2021, Pop
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol
2006, Alternative
Fell In Love – LeVelle feat. Anthony Hamilton
2021, R&B
I Cross My Heart – George Strait
1992, Country
I GUESS I’M IN LOVE – Clinton Kane
2021, Alternative
My Girl – The Temptations
1964, R&B
Nobody But You – Blake Shelton with Gwen Stefani
2020, Country
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
2017, Pop
Speechless – Dan + Shay
2018, Country
Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers
1965, Pop
When You Say Nothing At All – Alison Krauss and Union Station
1994, Folk
What is the best song to play at a party?
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 “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars.
How do I choose good party songs for my wedding?
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 we 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 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.
What is the most danceable song?
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.
Why do people get on the dance floor?
People get on the dance floor when they hear their song! You’ll often see their demeanor completely change and they get up, often recruiting others, proclaiming “This is my jam, y’all!” A good backbeat or trap beat is irresistible.
Beyond the beat, the music is personal. It evokes memories. The lyrics speak to our souls. This is why your crazy aunt dances to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. She relates to it.
What about corny songs at my reception?
Hey, kids love the chicken dance. No matter how lame it seems during the planning phase, you’ll be surprised at what happens at the moment. People will participate if the wedding couple does, too. If the style of a wedding is black tie and located in a classy venue, there is no reason not to have the limbo dance if the wedding couple wants to start it!
Do party songs have to fit the wedding theme?
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.
What song makes you want to dance?
Songs that you can play that you just can’t help yourself but dance to include “One More Time” by Daft Punk, “Twist and Shout” by the Beatles, “Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite and “Dancing Queen” by ABBA.
What is the best song to start a dance party?
The best song to start a party sets the mood and creates fun and hype. Popular party starter songs include “I Gotta Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas, “Can’t Stop The Feeling!” by Justin Timberlake, and “Timber” by Pitbull feat. Kesha.
What is a good song to end a party?
The best song to end a party is one that fills the dance floor to cap the night. The final song could be a slow song because everyone is tired from dancing like “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. The last song could also be a fast song to end on a high note such as “Mr. Brightside by The Killers. See our list of last dance songs.
What are the popular dance craze songs trending on TikTok?
Some of the popular songs trending on TikTok to include on your party playlist include “Do It To It” by ACRAZE and Cherish, “Lost” by Frank Ocean, and “I Love You So” by The Walters, and “Rasputin” by Majestic and Boney M.
How do you do a party without a DJ?
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.
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Excellent list. A classic I would add is the 1980 classic ‘Wasn’t That A Party’ by the Rovers. It’s a popular one at our Christmas parties.
Thank you for the suggestion! Wasn’t That A Party by The Irish Rovers released in 1980. We will add it to our 80s party song list!
Great list. “I Swear” by All-4-One or John Michael Montgomery is also a first dance favorite.
Hi Charyl. Thank you for your suggestion. Yes, “I Swear” is a classic wedding song and is a bonus to be in multiple genres.
Great songs list and eagles hotel California is what I recommend. Fun inspirational
Hi Brian. Thanks for your suggestion. Hotel California is definitely a well-known song. It is a bit long so be sure to play for the right crowd.
Please add “Music” by Madonna
Hi Rocky. Thank you for the suggestion. It is definitely a great song and will consider it for our next update.
Would you happen to have a printable version of this list?
Hi Lindsy. Thank you for your question. Sorry, we do not have it yet but we are working on it. We will soon have it available in PDF and CSV formats.
Hi Lindsy, you can download our song lists in PDF here: https://www.myweddingsongs.com/download-song-lists-guide-pdf/
Really appreciated the thought put into this list, my wife and I built a lot of our vow renewal music off this list. Thanks!
Thank you for the compliment Alejandro. Let us know if there are any songs that should be added to the list.
Great list
Thank you Joshua.
Hey you forgot to include Three Beat Slide’s “Let’s Party All Night”
Hi TC, thanks for the recommendation.
You should add “Wifey” by Next.
Hi Dre, thanks for the suggestion as it is a great song. We will consider it in our next update.
Amazing!!! I forgot about a lot of this songs until I saw this list. Thank you!!
Thanks Evette.
Great list, really enjoyed going through it!
Thanks Susan and thanks for stopping by.