New Year Songs 2027
The ultimate New Year's Eve 2027 party playlist — from Auld Lang Syne to ABBA and Mariah Carey. Build the perfect countdown soundtrack in three acts.
No New Year's Eve party is complete without the right soundtrack. The best New Year songs build energy through the evening, peak at the final countdown, and land on a singalong at the stroke of midnight.
The undisputed king of New Year songs is 'Auld Lang Syne.' Written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788, it literally means 'old times sake' — a toast to friendship and the year gone by. Mariah Carey's 'Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)' is a modern favorite that updates the classic.
ABBA's 'Happy New Year' is the bittersweet anthem that fits every party. Its wistful melody and hopeful lyrics make it the perfect bridge between the countdown and the after-midnight slow dance.
The 3-Act NYE Playlist
Build your 2027 New Year's Eve playlist in three acts — warm up, build energy, and the midnight crescendo.
Act 1 — Warm Up (8pm–10:30pm)
- Uptown Funk — Bruno Mars
- Dancing Queen — ABBA
- Levitating — Dua Lipa
- Can't Stop the Feeling — Justin Timberlake
- Shut Up and Dance — Walk the Moon
Act 2 — Build Energy (10:30pm–11:45pm)
- Don't Stop Me Now — Queen
- I Gotta Feeling — Black Eyed Peas
- Yeah! — Usher
- Mr. Brightside — The Killers
- Don't Stop Believin' — Journey
Act 3 — Countdown & Midnight (11:45pm–12:15am)
- The Final Countdown — Europe
- Auld Lang Syne — Traditional
- Happy New Year — ABBA
- What Are You Doing New Year's Eve? — Ella Fitzgerald
- 1999 — Prince
Plan the perfect party
Use our free Midnight Party Planner to build a playlist, calculate drinks and food, and project a fullscreen countdown on your TV.
Open the Party PlannerNew Year songs FAQ
What is the most popular New Year song?+
'Auld Lang Syne,' written by Robert Burns in 1788, is the most popular New Year song worldwide. It's traditionally sung at the stroke of midnight to toast the year gone by and the friendships ahead.
What song plays at midnight on New Year's Eve?+
'Auld Lang Syne' is the classic midnight song. Popular modern versions include Mariah Carey's 'Auld Lang Syne (The New Year's Anthem)' and ABBA's 'Happy New Year.'
How do I build a New Year's Eve playlist?+
Build it in three acts: upbeat crowd-pleasers early, high-energy dance hits before midnight, and a countdown crescendo ending with 'Auld Lang Syne' at the stroke of twelve.