The 30 best Music for upbeat happy hour events in bars

Updated at: 10/10/2024

Happy hour is a time for relaxation, good company, and of course, great music. While some might prefer a mellow vibe, others crave an energetic atmosphere that fuels conversations and laughter. This is where a carefully curated playlist comes in, one that captures the essence of a good time with catchy melodies and irresistible beats. Whether you're a seasoned bar-goer or a casual listener, there's a certain energy that some songs possess, a blend of rhythm and emotion that instantly elevates the mood. This list aims to showcase some of those tracks, highlighting their ability to transform any happy hour into a memorable event.

  • Shape of You
    1

    Shape of You

    Ed Sheeran

    2017

    ÷ (Deluxe)

  • Uptown Funk
    2

    Uptown Funk

    Mark Ronson,Bruno Mars

    2014

    Uptown Special

  • Sugar
    3

    Sugar

    Maroon 5

    2014

    V

  • Sorry
    4

    Sorry

    Justin Bieber

    2015

    Purpose (Deluxe)

  • Party Rock Anthem
    5

    Party Rock Anthem

    LMFAO

    2011

  • Wake Me Up
    6

    Wake Me Up

    Avicii

    2013

    True

  • Dance Monkey
    7

    Dance Monkey

    Tones And I

    2019

  • Cheap Thrills
    8

    Cheap Thrills

    Sean Paul,Sia

    2016

    This Is Acting (Deluxe Version)

  • CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!
    9

    CAN'T STOP THE FEELING!

    Justin Timberlake

    2016

    TROLLS (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

  • 24K Magic
    10

    24K Magic

    Bruno Mars

    2016

    24K Magic

  • Can't Feel My Face
    11

    Can't Feel My Face

    The Weeknd

    2015

    Beauty Behind The Madness

  • Happy
    12

    Happy

    Pharrell Williams

    2013

    G I R L

  • We Found Love
    13

    We Found Love

    Rihanna,Calvin Harris

    2011

    Talk That Talk

  • Viva La Vida
    14

    Viva La Vida

    Coldplay

    2008

    Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends

  • Levitating
    15

    Levitating

    Dua Lipa

    2020

    Future Nostalgia

  • Blinding Lights
    16

    Blinding Lights

    The Weeknd

    2019

    After Hours

  • Moves Like Jagger
    17

    Moves Like Jagger

    Christina Aguilera,Maroon 5

    2011

    Hands All Over

  • Crazy In Love
    18

    Crazy In Love

    Beyoncé,JAY-Z

    2003

    Dangerously In Love

  • Get Lucky
    19

    Get Lucky

    Pharrell Williams,Daft Punk

    2013

  • I Gotta Feeling
    20

    I Gotta Feeling

    The Black Eyed Peas

    2009

  • Treasure
    21

    Treasure

    Bruno Mars

    2013

    Unorthodox Jukebox

  • Hey Ya!
    22

    Hey Ya!

    Outkast

    2003

    Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

  • Don't Start Now
    23

    Don't Start Now

    Dua Lipa

    2019

    thank u, next

  • Cake By The Ocean
    24

    Cake By The Ocean

    DNCE

    2015

    DNCE

  • Just Dance
    25

    Just Dance

    Lady Gaga,Colby O'Donis

    2008

    The Fame

  • Shut Up and Dance
    26

    Shut Up and Dance

    WALK THE MOON

    2014

    TALKING IS HARD

  • Hot In Herre
    27

    Hot In Herre

    Nelly

    2002

    Nellyville

  • Rock Your Body
    28

    Rock Your Body

    Justin Timberlake

    2002

    Justified

  • Dynamite
    29

    Dynamite

    Taio Cruz

    2010

    Too Rye Ay

  • Good as Hell
    30

    Good as Hell

    Lizzo

    2016