New Year’s Eve Playlist

This year has been a great one for music so it only makes sense that a party celebrating the year would need an awesome New Year’s Eve playlist to help you ring in the new year! This playlist for New Years Eve is full of everything from the top pop hits like Taylor Swift to the best of the country world from Sam Hunt. 

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I always say that to plan a party you need to think about all five senses – taste, touch, seeing, hearing, and smelling. Having the perfect New Year’s Eve playlist can really make a big difference in your New Year’s Eve party because the right songs can put people in a good mood while other songs will kind of just be more background music.

I put together this New Year’s Eve playlist based on top songs of the year from all different categories – pop, country, rock, and more! They’re songs that are appropriate for everyone (nothing explicit), have a good beat, and ones that most people probably will like! This was a great year for music, so enjoy!

If you need other New Year’s Eve ideas, check out these printable New Year’s Eve trivia games or these New Year’s Eve minute to win it games. We’re doing both this year, and I seriously can’t wait!

The Best New Year’s Eve Playlist

Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

Something Just Like This – The Chainsmokers & Coldplay

Closer – The Chainsmokers

Body Like a Back Road – Sam Hunt

Believer – Imagine Dragons

Thunder – Imagine Dragons

I Don’t Wanna Live Forever – Zayn/Taylor Swift

Issues – Julia Michaels

That’s What I Like – Bruno Mars

Say You Won’t Let Go – James Arthur

Look What You Made Me Do – Taylor Swift

Stay – Zedd & Alessia Cara

Don’t Wanna Know – Maroon 5

Castle on the Hill – Ed Sheeran

Paris – The Chainsmokers

Sorry Not Sorry – Demi Lovato

Can’t Stop the Feeling – Justin Timberlake

Praying – Kesha

What Ifs – Kane Brown

Too Good at Goodbyes – Sam Smith

What About Us – Pink

Treat You Better – Shawn Mendes

The Fighter – Keith Urban

Water Under the Bridge – Adele

Scars to Your Beautiful – Alessia Cara

There’s Nothing Holding Me Back – Shawn Mendes

Meant to Be – Bebe Rexha

Feel It Still – Portugal the Man

Up All Night – Beck

Hard Times – Paramore

And if you’re feeling daring, try playing name that tune with this song list. You can download a printable version here. Don’t know what name that tune is? Find out how to play in this post.

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If this playlist isn’t your thing, check out this New Year’s Eve playlist from Sugar & Soul that includes a bunch of hits from the year and other great party songs!

What is your favorite song from the year? What would you add to this playlist? 

Don’t forget these other things you’ll need for an awesome New Year’s Eve:
New Year’s Eve Photo Booth Props
New Years Eve Decorating Kit
Noisemakers and Party Favors
New Year’s Eve Plates, Napkins, and Other Paper Goods
New Year’s Eve Resolution Hats
Plastic Champagne Flutes

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