Top 25 Walkout Songs for Kids (2026)

Video Game Energy (Huge with Kids Under 10)

1. Super Mario Bros. Theme — Koji Kondo

Why it works: Instantly recognizable.
Best 15 sec: Opening loop—no build needed.

2. Peaches — Jack Black (Super Mario Bros. Movie)

Why it works: Kids LOVE it. It's funny. Parents laugh too.
Best 15 sec: "Peaches, Peaches, Peaches…" hook.

3. The Minecraft Theme (Sweden) — C418

Why it works: Emotional but recognizable.
Best 15 sec: Use a trimmed instrumental build moment.

4. Everything Is Awesome — The LEGO Movie

Why it works: Pure chaotic kid joy.
Best 15 sec: Chorus drop.

5. Sonic the Hedgehog Theme

Why it works: Fast = speed kid walkout.

Animated Movie Crowd Favorites

6. We Don't Talk About Bruno — Encanto

Best 15 sec: Chorus harmony moment (crowd sings).

7. Try Everything — Shakira (Zootopia)

Best 15 sec: Chorus—motivational.

8. You're Welcome — Dwayne Johnson (Moana)

Best 15 sec: "What can I say except…" intro.

9. Kung Fu Fighting — Kung Fu Panda

Best 15 sec: Opening riff.

10. Ghostbusters Theme

Best 15 sec: "Who you gonna call?" line.

Kid-Friendly Jack Black Energy

Jack Black is PERFECT for youth walkouts because he's theatrical and playful.

11. Peaches — Jack Black

(Yes, it deserves to be here again—it's that strong.)

12. School of Rock (The Song) — School of Rock

Best 15 sec: Guitar riff intro.

13. Immigrant Song — Tenacious D version (clean instrumental)

Only if instrumental—massive energy riff.

14. The Greatest Song in the World (Tribute) — Tenacious D (Instrumental section only)

If you use this, clip carefully and keep it instrumental.

Parent Tip: With Jack Black/Tenacious D, always double-check lyrics and use clean/instrumental sections only.

Superhero Main Character Energy

15. Avengers Theme

Epic intro—feels like a movie moment.

16. Spider-Man Theme

Short and punchy.

17. Batman Theme (Classic)

Dark, dramatic, fun.

18. Star Wars Main Theme

Arguably one of the best 15-second walkouts ever.

Stadium Hype That Still Works

19. We Will Rock You — Queen

Never fails.

20. Eye of the Tiger — Survivor

Power hitter energy.

21. Thunder — Imagine Dragons

Big bass drop works great outdoors.

Silly / Fun / Meme Energy

22. The Gummy Bear Song

Little kid chaos energy.

23. The Chicken Wing Song

Recognizable from kid YouTube culture.

24. The SpongeBob Theme

Short and hilarious.

25. Yakety Sax (Benny Hill Theme)

Perfect for the goofy kid on the team.

What Actually Makes a 2026 Walkout Hit?

In youth baseball today, the biggest hits are:

• Game references
• Movie soundtrack moments
• Something slightly funny
• Big hook within 5 seconds

Not necessarily Billboard Top 10 radio songs.

If I'm a Parent Picking for My 7-Year-Old…

Here's what I'd realistically shortlist:

• Peaches (Jack Black)
• Mario Theme
• Avengers Theme
• We Don't Talk About Bruno
• Thunder (Imagine Dragons)
• SpongeBob Theme

Because they:

• Start fast
• Feel big
• Are clean
• Make other kids smile