Christmas Party Songs To Play At Your Holiday Event

Planning a Christmas or Holiday party is stressful in itself from the guest list to all the details.  Leave the music to the pros. 

If you are not hiring a professional DJ to fill the dance floor, here’s a list of the top Holiday songs and Christmas songs by popularity on Amazon.

You can pick from recent years to classic Christmas songs that have lasted decades.

This list is nothing like my list of songs with songs with Christmas in the lyrics.  These are the most popular songs right now.

Listen to the popular Christmas songs right now!

Holiday & Christmas Party Songs

A Christmas Storm – ASHBA
Released in 2020

An upbeat rock song for a fun mood-setting environment.

A Holly Jolly Christmas – Burl Ives
Released in 1964

A classic Christmas song that will have everyone singing along.

A Mad Russian’s Christmas (Instrumental) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Released in 2012

A song to play as everyone arrives as a background song. It is more of a heavy rock song to play.

All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Released in 1994

This song is the most popular modern Christmas song and commonly tops the Billboard charts in December.

Blue Christmas – Elvis Presley
Released in 1957

Elvis is one of the most popular musicians of all time. Even though the song talks about being sad, many will sing the lyrics.

Candy Cane Lane – Sia
Released in 2017

This is an upbeat and fun song to play to mix in for dancing or background song.

Carol Of The Bells – Lindsey Stirling
Released in 2017

Stirling is a renowned violinist and this song can be played as a mood setter as everyone arrives.

Christmas Canon – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Released in 1998

This is an instrumental ballad and great to play as everyone is enjoying their meal and talking to each other.

Christmas Eve / Sarajevo 12/24 (Instrumental) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Released in 2012

This is a dramatic instrumental Christmas song to accent the arrival of your employees into the venue.

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Christmas In Hollis – Run-DMC
Released in 1988

This is a fun Hip Hop Christmas song to play to add playful fun to your event.

Crazy For Christmas – Lindsey Stirling & Bonnie McKee
Released in 2022

This is a fun song to play for dancing or for a fun atmosphere.

December (Based on “September”) – Earth Wind & Fire
Released in 2014

This is a must-play dance song for any party in December!

Do They Know It’s Christmas? – Band Aid 30
Released in 1984

Megastar musicians collaborated on this song to play as a background song for guests to try and pick the artists singing.

Feels Like Christmas – Straight No Chaser feat. Jana Kramer
Released in 2016

This is an a capella uptempo song to play to set the mood for Christmastime.

Feliz Navidad – José Feliciano
Released in 2002

One of the most recognized Christmas songs and one could play at any time during your event.

Hallelujah – Carrie Underwood & John Legend
Released in 2020

A ballad by two music superstars to play as everyone is devouring the food.

I Want A Hippopotamus For Christmas – Kacey Musgraves
Released in 2016

A fun song to play for a party with kids in attendance.

It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Michael Bublé
Released in 2011

Bring a bit of Jazz to your party on this classic song with a modern twist.

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Andy Williams
Released in 1963

One of the most recognizable Christmas songs of all time!

Jingle Bell Rock – Bobby Helms
Released in 1957

A mid-tempo song to play for couples that can swing dance or as a singalong song.

Joy To The World – for KING & COUNTRY
Released in 2020

An upbeat version of a well-known holiday song.

Kid On Christmas – Pentatonix feat. Meghan Trainor
Released in 2022

This is a party song to play for dancing.

Last Christmas – Wham!
Released in 1984

A modern-classic Christmas song that always gets lots of play in December.

Let It Snow – Boyz II Men & Brian McKnight
Released in 1993

A smooth R&B ballad to set the mood for romance and love.

Light Of Christmas – TobyMac & Owl City
Released in 2017

A dance track to get everyone up and on their feet.

Like It’s Christmas – Jonas Brothers
Released in 2019

This is an upbeat song for dancing or as guests arrive at the venue.

Linus And Lucy – Vince Guaraldi Trio
Released in 1965

A song made famous in the Peanuts cartoon and a must-play while the meal is being served.

Little Drummer Boy – for KING & COUNTRY
Released in 2020

An upbeat version of a classic Christmas song.

Mary, Did You Know? – Pentatonix
Released in 2014

An a capella version of a classic Christmas song to play as a background song.

Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) – Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters
Released in 1945

A fun song to play for an audience that knows music from yesteryear.

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Merry Christmas Baby – Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band
Released in 1987

A singalong song to play after a long dance set.

Merry Christmas – Ed Sheeran & Elton John
Released in 2021

Two English superstars collaborate on this mid-tempo hit for holiday vibes.

Mistletoe – Justin Bieber
Released in 2011

A romantic song to play for all of the married couples to capture a kiss.

Officially Christmas – Dan + Shay
Released in 2021

This is a jazzy country hit for an uptempo feel for your party.

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee
Released in 1958

A well-known Christmas song for a sing-along or for getting couples dancing.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer – Gene Autry
Released in 1949

Not only for country fans, people of all ages will appreciate this classic holiday hit.

Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry
Released in 1958

A vintage rock and roll song for those that love to jam out!

Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town – Mariah Carey
Released in 1994

This song is an upbeat song to play for dancing or for setting the tone for fun.

Santa Tell Me – Ariana Grande
Released in 2014

A pop icon produced this Christmas-themed hit that every generation can appreciate.

Santa, Can’t You Hear Me – Kelly Clarkson & Ariana Grande
Released in 2021

An uptempo song to play for dancing.

Sleigh Ride – The Ronettes
Released in 1963

A fun vintage song to play for dancing and packing the dance floor.

Small Town Christmas – Rob Thomas
Released in 2021

A song to play as a background song in the beginning of the event to create a Christmas atmosphere.

That Spirit Of Christmas – Ray Charles
Released in 1985

A soulful Christmas song for while the meal is eaten by all.

The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole
Released in 1946

A soulful Christmas ballad to play while everyone is conversing with each other.

Underneath the Tree – Kelly Clarkson
Released in 2013

A fun dance tune you can play with a modern artist.

What Christmas Means to Me – CeeLo Green
Released in 2012

This song is an uptempo dance hit for partying on the dance floor.

Where Are You Christmas (From “Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas” Soundtrack) – Faith Hill
Released in 2000

This is a slow dance song to play for getting all of the couples dancing.

Winter Wonderland – Selena Gomez & The Scene
Released in 2009

A Christmas themed pop rock song for rocking out on the dance floor.

Wizards in Winter (Instrumental) – Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Released in 2012

An instrumental not for every event but TSO is very well-known fo their Christmas music!

You Make It Feel Like Christmas – Gwen Stefani feat. Blake Shelton
Released in 2017

A fun upbeat party song for any Chistmas party.

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Do you have a favorite Christmas party song? Please share your song below in the comments and when you would play it.