Our birthday party playlist for 2026 is 50 songs everyone knows, from Celebration, I Gotta Feeling and Mr. Brightside to Levitating, HOT TO GO! and Sweet Caroline. It's free on Spotify and works for an 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th or 50th, a house party or a birthday silent disco.
It kicks off with feel good pop, races through 80s and 00s anthems, brings the party up to date with Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan and Olivia Rodrigo, then finishes with a full room singalong to Angels and Don't Look Back in Anger.
The full tracklist
- Happy - Pharrell Williams (2013)
- Good as Hell - Lizzo (2016)
- Can't Stop the Feeling! - Justin Timberlake (2016)
- Shake It Off - Taylor Swift (2014)
- Best Day of My Life - American Authors (2013)
- I Gotta Feeling - Black Eyed Peas (2009)
- Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO ft. Lauren Bennett and GoonRock (2011)
- Celebration - Kool and The Gang (1980)
- September - Earth & Wind and Fire (1978)
- Dancing Queen - ABBA (1976)
- Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi (1986)
- Don't Stop Me Now - Queen (1978)
- Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go - Wham! (1984)
- Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper (1983)
- Mamma Mia - ABBA (1975)
- I Love Rock 'n' Roll - Joan Jett and The Blackhearts (1981)
- Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters (1983)
- Come On Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners (1982)
- I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor (1978)
- Yeah! - Usher ft. Lil Jon and Ludacris (2004)
- Low - Flo Rida ft. T-Pain (2007)
- Hey Ya! - OutKast (2003)
- Crazy in Love - Beyonce (2003)
- Toxic - Britney Spears (2003)
- Mr. Brightside - The Killers (2003)
- Physical - Dua Lipa (2020)
- Somewhere Only We Know - Keane (2004)
- Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes (2003)
- Since U Been Gone - Kelly Clarkson (2004)
- Gold Digger - Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx (2005)
- Levitating - Dua Lipa (2020)
- Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand (2004)
- Uptown Funk - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars (2014)
- Paint the Town Red - Doja Cat (2023)
- Blinding Lights - The Weeknd (2019)
- Industry Baby - Lil Nas X ft. Jack Harlow (2021)
- Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa (2019)
- Good 4 U - Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- TEXAS HOLD 'EM - Beyonce (2024)
- As It Was - Harry Styles (2022)
- Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish (2024)
- HOT TO GO! - Chappell Roan (2023)
- drivers license - Olivia Rodrigo (2021)
- End of Beginning - Djo (2022)
- Ordinary - Alex Warren (2025)
- Lose Control - Teddy Swims (2023)
- Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan (2020)
- Angels - Robbie Williams (1997)
- Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis (1995)
- Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond (1969)
Why these songs work
A great birthday playlist has to please everyone, from teenagers to grandparents. This one does that by mixing decades. Everyone gets a moment, whether it's Bon Jovi, Beyoncé or Billie Eilish.
The order is built like a good night out. Fun openers get people chatting, the middle section brings the big dancefloor hits and the ending saves the singalongs for when the cake has been cut and the drinks are flowing.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Imagine every guest in glowing headphones choosing their own party. Give channel 1 to these birthday bangers, channel 2 to our 80s playlist and channel 3 to our 2000s pop playlist, so every age group finds its favourite era.
The headsets light up red on channel 1, blue on 2 and green on 3, which makes for brilliant photos. Guests jump between channels with one button, set the volume wheel to suit and switch off with the on/off button to grab another drink. It's ideal for home parties and late finishes.
Celebrating in South Wales or West Wales? Our Full Service team can turn up, set up and tidy away so you just enjoy the party. Everywhere else, DIY hire is delivered to the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Pick your party date.
Frequently asked questions
What songs should I play at a birthday party?
Celebration by Kool and The Gang, I Gotta Feeling, Mr. Brightside, Dancing Queen, Uptown Funk and Sweet Caroline are guaranteed hits. All of them are here.
Is this playlist good for a 30th or 40th birthday?
Yes. It mixes 80s, 90s and 00s anthems with current hits, which suits mixed ages perfectly.
How long is the birthday party playlist?
It has 50 songs, about three hours of music.
Is the birthday playlist free?
Yes. It's free to play on the V360 Silent Disco Spotify account.
How does a birthday silent disco work?
Guests wear wireless headphones with three channels that glow red, blue or green. They switch with one button and control their own volume.
Can I hire silent disco headphones for a birthday?
Yes. DIY hire is couriered to the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Full Service is available across South Wales and West Wales.
More free playlists
- Kids Party Playlist
- 40th Birthday Playlist
- 50th Birthday Playlist
- Pre-Drinks Playlist
- Hen Party Playlist
Hire silent disco headphones
Throw the birthday party everyone remembers. V360 silent disco headphones glow red, blue and green across three channels. Every pair has its own volume wheel. DIY hire goes to the UK mainland and Northern Ireland, while our Full Service team covers South Wales and West Wales.
