20 Best Summer Karaoke Anthems

Summer is here, and we could not be more excited to see the sunny season. We’re thinking of poolside parties and warm summer nights of singing with your friends, cocktail in hand. To help you celebrate the warmth and good vibes, we’ve put together the ultimate list of summer karaoke anthems. 

From throwbacks with Bryan Adams to contemporary classics with our beloved Harry Styles, this list spans the decades to bring you all the best summer karaoke hits. Whatever your musical taste and singing capabilities, this list will have the perfect song for you.


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1. Miami – Will Smith

I think we can all agree - no one does feel-good like Will Smith. This classic summer banger makes us feel all the vibes. With lines like “Party in the city where the heat is on, All night, on the beach till the break of dawn”, you and your friends will be grooving to the hot Miami beat.

2. Summer in New York - Sofi Tukker

The fun new release is easy to sing along to and will make you feel that sunny city vibe. After all, summer isn’t just for the beach, the city streets can also be dreamy on warm sunny days.

3. Shape of You – Ed Sheeran

This gorgeous love song makes us feel like a summer romance. Singing about jukeboxes, dancing and falling in love in one night will make you feel all the summer night vibes. Plus, singing along with Sheeran is just such fun!

4. Summer Of 69 – Bryan Adams

Of course, Summer of 69 just had to make an appearance of our top summer karaoke songs list! Bryan Adams really created a time-tested classic with this one, and we’ll always dream of the glorious summer he sings about.

5. Hot In Herre – Nelly

It is getting hot in here, isn’t it? This sizzling song is a great one to sing, as the lyrics are easy, and the chorus is repetitive (in the best way possible).

6. Summer Nights – Grease, Olivia Newton-John

What would a summer karaoke playlist be without Summer Nights from Grease? This throwback never gets old, and will have you thinking about the ‘blast’ that you’re going to have this sunny season.

7. Island In The Sun - Weezer

It’s all in the name - and don’t we all want to be on an island in the sun? Yes, yes we do. And if we can’t have that, we can certainly have all the vibes that come with it when singing this classic tune.

8. (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay - Otis Redding

For a calmer summer vibe, Otis Redding is just perfection. He makes us want to sit and watch the world go by too. No rush when it’s summer, right?

9. Mysterious Girl – Peter Andre ft. Bubbla Ranks

Ooh, we do love a mystery. This old-school anthem still rings true today, and always sounds great. It’s great fun to sing, with multiple parts, and could put anyone in the mood for a full-blown karaoke party.

10. As It Was - Harry Styles

Harry has been giving us soft summer vibes for a while now, but this song is our favourite. With a great beat, you may be tempted to snap your fingers as you sing, which we encourage!

11. Crazy In Love – Beyonce ft Jay Z

This sexy song will is a great one to sing with your partner. With a gorgeous, catchy melody and lyrics like these, you’ll be ready to fall in love with this summer karaoke hit.

12. American Pie – Don McLean

If you’re looking for a beautiful summer song that is pretty easy to sing and always sounds great - look no further! We also fully agree with Don - if the music dies, we’re outta here.

13. California Gurls - Katie Perry ft. Snoop Dogg

Pink candyfloss skies, cute outfits, and a little bit of Snoop? Sign us up! Plus, it’s always fun to sing along with Katie.

14. California Girls - The Beach Boys

While we’re on the subject of California Girls, The Beach Boys gave us all the feels too. Clearly, California is the place to be for hot girl summer.

15. Sunny Afternoon - The Kinks

It’s all on the name - this song is a great classic to sing with your friends. With lines like “Sippin' at my ice cold beer, Lazin' on a sunny afternoon” you can’t get much more summery than this karaoke classic.

16. Malibu - Miley Cyrus

This sweet song is reminiscent of calm, sunny days and meaningful loves. We adore this song, and it is absolutely perfect to sing solo or with your girlfriends. Even the name makes us feel like dipping our toes in the sea.

17. Good Vibrations - Beach Boys

Good, good, good, good vibrations - they sure are! The Beach Boys were ahead of their time, because they knew it was all about the vibes, and they brought them in this classic summer song.

18. Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

Are you ready to loosen up? Blinding Lights with its tremendous synth sounds is the perfect song to chill and reach that let-loose mode – a great song to set yourself free. Just make sure you won’t get blinded by those lights.

19. Good 4 U – Olivia Rodrigo

If you’re having a girl's night with your friends, this song just has to feature. Angsty teenage vibes mixed with summery electric riffs? Yes, please.

20. Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Of course, no summer karaoke party could be complete without “Here Comes The Sun”. This absolute classic sets a bright, festive mood for any group. Whether you’re starting off or rounding up with this summer hit, everyone is sure to love singing along to this song.


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