Our dinner party playlist for 2026 has 50 soulful songs for the table, from Norah Jones, Etta James and Bill Withers to Leon Bridges, Hozier and Olivia Dean. It's free on Spotify and set at a volume friendly pace for supper clubs, date nights and long Sunday lunches.
Smooth jazz and classic soul set the mood while people arrive. Warm folk from Fleetwood Mac, Bon Iver and The Lumineers carries the main course, then the last stretch brings in gentle modern favourites for coffee and dessert.
The full tracklist
- Don't Know Why - Norah Jones (2002)
- The Look of Love - Diana Krall (2001)
- Feeling Good - Nina Simone (1965)
- At Last - Etta James (1960)
- Sitting On The Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding (1968)
- Work Song - Hozier (2014)
- Fly Me to the Moon - Diana Krall (2001)
- Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers (1971)
- I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James (1967)
- River - Leon Bridges (2015)
- Take Me to Church - Hozier (2013)
- Dreams - Fleetwood Mac (1977)
- Lovely Day - Bill Withers (1977)
- Georgia on My Mind - Ray Charles (1960)
- Georgia to Texas - Leon Bridges (2018)
- Like Real People Do - Hozier (2013)
- The Chain - Fleetwood Mac (1977)
- Fast Car - Tracy Chapman (1988)
- Come Away with Me - Norah Jones (2002)
- Bad Bad News - Leon Bridges (2018)
- Almost (Sweet Music) - Hozier (2019)
- Landslide - Fleetwood Mac (1975)
- Better Together - Jack Johnson (2005)
- Skinny Love - Bon Iver (2007)
- Ophelia - The Lumineers (2016)
- Cherry Wine - Hozier (2014)
- Gold Dust Woman - Fleetwood Mac (1977)
- Banana Pancakes - Jack Johnson (2004)
- Re: Stacks - Bon Iver (2007)
- Stubborn Love - The Lumineers (2012)
- Stick Season - Noah Kahan (2022)
- Joy of My Life - Chris Stapleton (2020)
- So Easy (To Fall In Love) - Olivia Dean (2025)
- Holocene - Bon Iver (2011)
- Birds of a Feather - Billie Eilish (2024)
- Northern Attitude - Noah Kahan (2022)
- Tennessee Whiskey - Chris Stapleton (2015)
- Dive - Olivia Dean (2023)
- Lose Control - Teddy Swims (2023)
- Ordinary - Alex Warren (2025)
- End of Beginning - Djo (2022)
- back to friends - sombr (2024)
- adore u - Fred again.. (2023)
- Strangers - Kenya Grace (2023)
- Golden Hour - JVKE (2022)
- Cherry - Harry Styles (2019)
- Sunday Morning - Maroon 5 (2002)
- Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae (2006)
- Golden - Jill Scott (2004)
- Moondance - Van Morrison (1970)
Why these songs work
Dinner music should never fight the conversation. These tracks have warm vocals and soft grooves, so they fill the silences without drowning anyone out.
We've spread the voices around the playlist so a single singer never dominates the evening. Expect a new voice almost every song, from British soul newcomers to American country storytellers.
Bring this playlist to life at a silent disco
Hosting a dinner with a dance afterwards? Keep this mix on channel 1 at the table, then guests can flick to our cocktail hour playlist on channel 2 or our chill playlist on channel 3 once the plates are cleared.
The glowing headsets turn a long table into a talking point. Everyone sets their own volume and can take the headphones off for a chat at any time.
Throwing a dinner in South Wales or West Wales? Our Full Service team can set up before the starters land. Hosting elsewhere? DIY hire kits are sent across the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Plan your dinner event.
Frequently asked questions
What music is good for a dinner party?
Soul, jazz and soft folk work best. Norah Jones, Etta James, Bill Withers and Leon Bridges are dinner party favourites, so they're all here.
Who are the best soulful UK female artists for a dinner party?
Olivia Dean is a standout. Pair her with classic soul voices for a warm British feel.
How loud should dinner party music be?
Low enough that people can talk without raising their voices. Soft vocals and gentle grooves make that easy here.
Is the dinner party playlist free?
Yes. Play it free from the V360 Silent Disco Spotify account.
Can silent disco headphones work at a dinner?
Yes. Guests can listen while they eat and swap channels when the dancing starts.
Do you hire headphones for supper clubs and private dining?
Yes. DIY hire reaches the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Full Service covers South Wales and West Wales.
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Turn your next supper club into something guests talk about for weeks. Diners keep the music soft while they eat, then turn it up when the tables are pushed back. Our hosts look after events across South Wales and West Wales.
