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30 Songs to Craft the Perfect Playlist for Your Child’s Bar or Bat Mitzvah
By Mia Salas
Some of the best memories from bar and bat mitzvahs are moving and grooving on the dance floor. Your not-so-little-anymore kiddo gets to dance the night away with their friends and family– laughing, playing games and showing off their moves to the “Cupid Shuffle.” So how do you craft the perfect playlist for your chid’s big day?
Luckily, we put together some fun musical options for you. Read on to check out three bar and bat mitzvah playlists by theme. Grab your dancing partner and cozy shoes, because these songs are guaranteed to get you moving until midnight!
Beach-Themed Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Hosting a sandy celebration? Your playlist should be on par with the volleyballs, colorful towels and Hawaiin leis. Check out this beach-themed playlist to transport you and your guests to an island vacay.
- Cruel Summer by Taylor Swift
- Sunroof by Nicky Youre
- Golden by Harry Styles
- Cupid- Twin Ver. by FIFTY FIFTY
- Heat Waves by Glass Animals
- Malibu by Miley Cyrus
- Peaches by Justin Bieber (clean version)
- Made You Look by Meghan Trainor
- Watermelon Sugar by Harry Styles
- Cheerleader by Felix Jaehn Remix Radio Edit
Superhero-Themed Bar or Bat Mitzvah
A classic theme for bar and bat mitzvahs, because who doesn’t love a hero? But if you’re not tuned into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we’ve got you covered. Here are some super hits your kids will love from their favorite movies– Guardians of the Galaxy, Spider Man, Iron Man, The Avengers, and more!
- Don’t Stop Me Now- Remastered 2011 by Queen
- Come and Get Your Love (Rerecorded version) by Redbone
- Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)- Remastered by Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart
- The Avengers by Alan Silvestri
- Since You Been Gone by Rainbow
- All The Stars (with SZA) (clean version)
- Highway to Hell by AC/DC
- Blitzkrieg Bop by Ramones
- Sunflower- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse by Post Malone
- Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
The Ultimate Dance Playlist for any Bar or Bat Mitzvah
Not sure about your theme yet? Here’s a roundup of songs that work for any theme! These are upbeat bops that everyone will love to dance to.
- Cupid Shuffle by Cupid
- Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
- As It Was by Harry Styles
- Levitating by Dua Lipa and DaBaby
- Cha Cha Slide by DJ Casper
- Baby by Justin Bieber
- YMCA by Village People
- Cotton Eye Joe by Rednex
- DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love by Usher and Pitbull
- Get the Party Started by Pink
