Kids' Party Playlist

Updated October 2026 · 30 songs · Titles and artists only

Kids want songs they know from movies and school. Parents want songs they can stand for two hours. This list mixes both. All songs are suitable for most family parties, but always check versions in Apple Music before the day.

The playlist

Arrival

Songs from movies kids already love.

1. Let It Go — Idina Menzel
2. You're Welcome — Dwayne Johnson
3. How Far I'll Go — Auliʻi Cravalho
4. We Don't Talk About Bruno — Carlos Vives, Adassa, Mauro Castillo, Diane Guerrero, Stephanie Beatriz & Encanto Cast
5. Surface Pressure — Jessica Darrow
6. Under the Sea — Samuel E. Wright
7. A Whole New World — Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
8. The Bare Necessities — Phil Harris
9. I Wanna Be Like You — Louis Prima
10. You've Got a Friend in Me — Randy Newman
11. Everything Is Awesome — Tegan and Sara feat. The Lonely Island

Dance party

Moving songs and dance games.

12. Happy — Pharrell Williams
13. Can't Stop the Feeling! — Justin Timberlake
14. Shake It Off — Taylor Swift
15. Roar — Katy Perry
16. Firework — Katy Perry
17. Try Everything — Shakira
18. Cha Cha Slide — DJ Casper
19. I Like to Move It — Reel 2 Real
20. Baby Shark — Pinkfong
21. Footloose — Kenny Loggins
22. Love Shack — The B-52's
23. Twist and Shout — The Beatles
24. Celebration — Kool & the Gang

Calm time

Quiet songs for cake and goodbyes.

25. Count on Me — Bruno Mars
26. Best Day of My Life — American Authors
27. Good Time — Owl City & Carly Rae Jepsen
28. Walking on Sunshine — Katrina and the Waves
29. Dancing Queen — ABBA
30. I Gotta Feeling — Black Eyed Peas

Tips for your kids' party music

• Check explicit tags in Apple Music. Pick clean versions of every song.
• Keep the volume moderate. Children's ears are sensitive.
• Play short songs. Kids lose interest after about three minutes.
• Plan one game, such as freeze dance, and queue its songs in advance.
• Let the birthday child choose five songs before the party.

Let guests vote instead of playing DJ

Older kids and parents can vote on Jukebox while the younger children play. The birthday child picks songs on a phone, and parents add requests. The host does not have to keep changing songs during games and cake.

Here is how it works. The host starts a session from Apple Music. Guests join by 6-digit code, QR code or by being nearby. They vote on songs, request their own and vote to skip. The most-voted song plays next. Guests need no account, and only the host needs Apple Music.

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