Top 24 best to play at a bar gig songs

Updated at: 06/11/2024

Creating the perfect bar gig playlist is all about finding that perfect balance between crowd-pleasing anthems and tracks that keep the energy high all night. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, a strong setlist can make or break your performance. The key is to include songs that everyone knows and loves, but also throw in a few surprises to keep things interesting. Imagine a night filled with the powerful melodies of "Livin' On A Prayer" the infectious beats of "We Found Love" and the irresistible grooves of "Locked out of Heaven" all blending seamlessly with the catchy hooks of "Moves Like Jagger" and the timeless energy of "Mr. Brightside" This playlist, carefully curated for the bar setting, promises to be a journey through musical eras, from the iconic rock anthems of the past to the modern pop hits that define today's sound.

  • Livin' On A Prayer
    1

    Livin' On A Prayer

    Bon Jovi

    1986

    Slippery When Wet

  • We Found Love
    2

    We Found Love

    Rihanna,Calvin Harris

    2011

    Talk That Talk

  • Locked out of Heaven
    3

    Locked out of Heaven

    Bruno Mars

    2013

    Unorthodox Jukebox

  • Moves Like Jagger
    4

    Moves Like Jagger

    Christina Aguilera,Maroon 5

    2011

    Hands All Over

  • Mr. Brightside
    5

    Mr. Brightside

    The Killers

    2003

    Hot Fuss

  • Stand By Me
    6

    Stand By Me

    Ben E. King

    1961

    Don't Play That Song (Mono)

  • Shut Up and Dance
    7

    Shut Up and Dance

    WALK THE MOON

    2014

    TALKING IS HARD

  • Feel It Still
    8

    Feel It Still

    Portugal. The Man

    2017

    Woodstock

  • Chasing Cars
    9

    Chasing Cars

    Snow Patrol

    2006

    Eyes Open

  • Don't Stop Believin'
    10

    Don't Stop Believin'

    Journey

    1981

    Escape (2022 Remaster)

  • Best Day Of My Life
    11

    Best Day Of My Life

    American Authors

    2014

    Oh, What A Life

  • I Will Wait
    12

    I Will Wait

    Mumford , Sons

    2012

  • Bottoms Up
    13

    Bottoms Up

    Nicki Minaj,Trey Songz

    2010

    Passion, Pain & Pleasure (Deluxe Version)

  • Should I Stay or Should I Go
    14

    Should I Stay or Should I Go

    The Clash

    1982

    Combat Rock (Remastered)

  • Old Time Rock & Roll
    15

    Old Time Rock & Roll

    Bob Seger

    1978

    Stranger In Town

  • I Love This Bar
    16

    I Love This Bar

    Toby Keith

    2003

  • Brown Eyed Girl
    17

    Brown Eyed Girl

    Van Morrison

    1967

    Blowin' Your Mind!

  • Escape
    18

    Escape

    Rupert Holmes

    1979

    Partners In Crime

  • Tubthumping
    19

    Tubthumping

    Chumbawamba

    1997

  • Gin and Juice
    20

    Gin and Juice

    Snoop Dogg

    1993

    Doggystyle

  • Friends in Low Places
    21

    Friends in Low Places

    Garth Brooks

    1990

  • Anarchy in the U.K
    22

    Anarchy in the U.K

    Sex Pistols

    1976

  • Sweet Caroline
    23

    Sweet Caroline

    Neil Diamond

    1969

    Sweet Caroline

  • Margaritaville
    24

    Margaritaville

    Jimmy Buffett

    1977

    Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes