The school disco is a rite of passage and this playlist makes sure it's a good one. These 50 songs cover dance routine favourites like the Cha Cha Slide, Cotton Eye Joe and Macarena alongside Steps, S Club 7, One Direction, Little Mix and the latest pop hits.
Every track is a non-explicit version, chosen with PTAs, teachers and parents in mind. It suits primary schools, secondary year group socials, Brownies, Cubs and end of term parties.
The Full Tracklist
Doors open
- Cha Cha Slide - DJ Casper (2004)
- Cotton Eye Joe - Rednex (1994)
- Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix) - Los del Río (1995)
- Gangnam Style - PSY (2012)
- Superman - Black Lace (1983)
- Saturday Night - Whigfield (1994)
- 5,6,7,8 - Steps (1997)
- Hokey Cokey - Black Lace (1985)
- Reach - S Club 7 (2000)
- Tragedy - Steps (1998)
- Ketchup Song (Aserejé) - Las Ketchup (2002)
- Don't Stop Movin' - S Club 7 (2001)
- Axel F - Crazy Frog (2005)
- Year 3000 - Busted (2002)
- Five Colours in Her Hair - McFly (2004)
- Hold My Hand - Jess Glynne (2015)
- Barbie Girl - Aqua (1997)
Dance routine heroes
- Wannabe - Spice Girls (1996)
- Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of...) - Lou Bega (1999)
- Who Let the Dogs Out - Baha Men (2000)
- Hey Ya! - Outkast (2003)
- Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)
- What Makes You Beautiful - One Direction (2011)
- Wings - Little Mix (2012)
- Shake It Off - Taylor Swift (2014)
- Best Song Ever - One Direction (2013)
- Black Magic - Little Mix (2015)
- Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake (2016)
- Happy - Pharrell Williams (2013)
- Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (2014)
- Dance Monkey - Tones and I (2019)
- Bad Habits - Ed Sheeran (2021)
- Dynamite - BTS (2020)
- Levitating - Dua Lipa (2020)
Last dance
- Watermelon Sugar - Harry Styles (2019)
- Flowers - Miley Cyrus (2023)
- Greedy - Tate McRae (2023)
- Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter (2024)
- Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor (2001)
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers (2003)
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond (1969)
- I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) - The Proclaimers (1988)
- Y.M.C.A. - Village People (1978)
- Freed from Desire - Gala (1996)
- Mamma Mia - ABBA (1975)
- Don't Stop Me Now - Queen (1978)
- Ghostbusters - Ray Parker Jr. (1984)
- Firework - Katy Perry (2010)
- Spice Up Your Life - Spice Girls (1997)
- Wellerman - Nathan Evans (2021)
Why these songs work
Children love songs with moves, so we've included plenty of follow along routines that get even shy dancers involved.
Teachers often worry about lyrics. We've avoided anything with swearing or adult themes so you can press play and relax.
A silent disco in a school hall keeps noise down for neighbours and lets supervising staff chat without shouting.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Give each year group a channel:
- Red: school disco favourites.
- Blue: our kids party playlist for the youngest classes.
- Green: our Disney playlist for film fans.
We regularly work with schools across South Wales and West Wales on Full Service hire, including setup and a host. DIY school kits can be posted anywhere on the UK mainland or in Northern Ireland. Book a school silent disco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these songs clean enough for primary school?
Yes. Every song is a non-explicit version chosen for children.
How many songs are on the school disco list?
50, enough for a two and a half hour disco with a break.
Do you supply child sized headphones?
Yes. Our headphones adjust to fit smaller heads and volume can be limited.
Can PTAs hire silent disco as a fundraiser?
Yes. Many PTAs charge a small entry fee and make a profit on the night.
Is it free?
Yes. Teachers can play the school disco list on Spotify for nothing.
More free playlists
Previous playlist: Graduation Party Playlist | Next playlist: Bonfire Night Playlist
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