63 Best Prom Songs to Add to Your Playlist ASAP
These songs will get everyone on the dance floor.
Prom is just around the corner, and while you may already have a gorgeous theme, slay-worthy outfit, and all the Instagram captions, you'll need the perfect playlist to pump up the party. A great prom playlist is essential for a successful dance, and the best ones have a blend of Y2K throwbacks and brand-new TikTok-viral tracks. Trust us, this is the perfect formula that will get everyone excited to jump on the dance floor.
Whether you're on the prom committee looking to make the dance a night to remember or just want the best getting-ready playlist for your besties to jam to at your prom pre-party, these songs will do the trick. Plus, we've got video links ready to go so you can focus on nailing your prom makeup look. Get ready to rediscover some really incredible throwbacks and bop to all the songs that have hit your TikTok FYP — here is the ultimate prom playlist.
"I'm Good (Blue)" by David Guetta and Bebe Rexha
If the lyric, "Baby, I'ma have the best f*ckin' night of my life" isn't a prom anthem, then what is?!
"Stay" by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber
People lose their minds over this song in the club (can confirm 🙋♀️), and prom won't be any different.
"Club Can't Handle Me" by Flo Rida feat. David Guetta
Speaking of the club, it definitely can't handle you and your squad on prom night. Get ready to throw your hands up and kick your shoes off for this number.
"Love Sux" by Avril Lavigne
In case you were under the archaic belief that you have to go to prom with a date, this is your formal announcement that you do NOT. Going with your besties is just as much (if not more) fun than going with a date — especially a date who won't treat you like the queen you are. Love "sux" sometimes, but tearing it up on the dance floor with your BFFs definitely doesn't.
"Mr. Brightside" by The Killers
There's a good reason this song's music video has over 500 MILLION views on YouTube. If you wish you could've had prom in the early 2000s because music just hit different back then, play this classic jam.
"Time of Our Lives" by Pitbull and Ne-Yo
No prom is complete without a song from "Mr. Worldwide"! Once this starts playing, everyone will flock to the dance floor. It's a great song to listen to when you want to live in the moment and leave your problems at the door.
"Endless Summer" by The Midnight
Don't sleep on The Midnight! All of their songs have hypnotic beats (and one even sounds very Stranger Things-ish) but "Endless Summer" is a great song choice for prom night. If you're looking for something different to blast at prom besides the usual pop songs, check this band out.
"Cupid Shuffle" by Cupid
Dances like the Cha Cha Slide are iconic, but you CAN'T forget about the Cupid Shuffle! This is an easy dance to learn and it'll be stuck in your head for the rest of the night.
"Bejeweled" by Taylor Swift
Not only will your prom looks be bejeweled, but you and your BFFs will do the viral TikTok dance justice once Tay blows through the speakers.
"About Damn Time" by Lizzo
You *know* you'll be running to the dance floor once Queen Lizzo comes on.
"Rich Flex" by Drake and 21 Savage
This song will hype up the crowd as much as the memes surrounding it.
"Music for a Sushi Restaurant" by Harry Styles
Do we even need to explain?
"Made You Look" by Meghan Trainor
There's officially a Meghan Trainor renaissance thanks to "Made You Look." Everyone will know the words to this catchy TikTok-viral hit!
"The Loneliest Time" by Carly Rae Jepsen feat. Rufus Wainwright
Come on, admit it. As soon as you hear that epic intro with the violins, you know you're about to go hard dancing to this disco-infused jam.
"About You" by The 1975
This track by The 1975 makes for a killer slow dance.
"Nonsense" by Sabrina Carpenter
Bonus points if your school makes up an outro to this song for prom.
"Tití Me Pregunto" by Bad Bunny
Trust us when we say Bad Bunny will get anyone on the dance floor — even non-Spanish speakers.
"Say So" by Doja Cat
Doja Cat catapulted into superstardom thanks to a viral TikTok with fun choreography to "Say So." So, what are you waiting for? Grab your besties and dance from day to night to morning.
"One, Two Step" by Ciara feat. Missy Elliott
This beat is still "automatic, supersonic, hypnotic, funky fresh," which means it's the perfect way to make sure everyone gets on the dance floor.
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