Best Rock Party Playlist Songs for a Fun Night Out

The rock and roll genre has been synonymous with fun and partying. Many of the world’s most famous rockers dedicated their lives to hard parties, and these escapades have definitely fueled the music they wrote. Rock music and dancing go hand in hand, creating unforgettable rock anthems that will remain popular until the end of time.

Don’t get us wrong – you can still go out and dance to Taylor Swift. But, dancing to rock anthems such as Pour Some Sugar on Me or Ace of Spades is just way more enthusiastic and engaging. Below we’ll share a few of the best rock party songs you should blast as loud as possible for a fun night out.

People enjoy different kinds of entertainment, and many like to go out at casinos. We’re not blaming everyone – with the entertainment shows they’re having, we’re all for a night out at casinos too. If tables or sports betting are your favorite ways to have fun, there’s no better soundtrack than Ace of Spades by Motorhead.

Although it's nearly 50 years old (released in 1980), the gambling metaphors in the lyrics make it a perfect choice for sports betting fans and gamblers in general. You’ll be throwing your hands in the air if you’re winning while Lemmy Kilmister rips the bass and mic with his rough voice. It’s a rock and gambling anthem for a reason, and definitely a banger for a fun night out at the casino.

Pour Some Sugar on Me is considered Def Leppard’s signature song. Released as a single from the band’s album Hysteria (1987), this rock anthem was voted #2 on VHS’ 100 Greatest Songs of the 1980s in 2006. You can hear it blasting regularly on 80s rock hit lists and that’s because it just rocks.

Hearing the band chanting the song’s name in that crazy video of a Def Leppard concert is the epitome of having fun. We can’t imagine a scenario where people aren’t dancing when this song starts at a bar. If you’re with friends having drinks, you can even mimic the video while playing air guitar and singing your heart out at the chorus. It’s just one of those party songs that makes you move and is an instant mood-lifter.

Here’s another upbeat rock anthem that’ll make you move. One of Kravitz’s top songs, its guitar licks and perfect drums bring the song together in a way that just screams DANCE AND HAVE FUN. It may be the perfect opportunity to show your dancing skills off and score a few points with the ladies. Or the guys – we’re not leaving ladies out.

The late and great Michael Jackson had dozens of hits in his prime. Written at the age of 24, Beat It is a party anthem taken from his top album – Thriller. Widely hailed as one of the best albums of all time, Thriller contains so many hits, which isn’t a surprise considering it was produced by Quincy Jones.

None of the brilliant songs is a party anthem like Beat It, which is brought to life by the amazing guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. The collaboration between the two produced a song that remains a hit on any dancefloor and has become synonymous with the term fun.

David Bowie and Mick Jagger are the personalization of rock and roll. Unique artists that the world rarely sees, Bowie and Jagger collaborated on this party banger that’s sounds as good these days as the moment it went live, which was way back in 1985.

Originally, Dancing in the Streets was a song written in 1964 by Marvin Gaye and his associates. Nevertheless, the song’s popularity soared two decades later thanks to the energetic duet cover and the music video. It shows Bowie and Jagger trying to outdo each other against the fantastic music.

Fun fact: the song was released as part of the Live Aid charity, and was recorded in just 4 hours, which is insane. Shows how brilliant Bowie and Jagger were.

Having a bad day and want to loosen up at the club? Find one that has a retro night, and prepare yourself to hit the dancefloor when Footloose starts. Kenny Loggins’ hit released as soundtrack for the eponymous movie makes it impossible to sit still. It requires some dancing skills, though, so don’t join the crowd if you’re not that confident.

Or just do it without a worry on your mind. It’s the kind of song that epitomizes everything the 1980s brought to music, including wild hairstyles, shoulder pads, and dancing with your feet loose.

We love it too! A frequent song on the most popular rock song playlists, it’s an unofficial rock anthem. The song was originally performed by The Arrows in 1975. However, it didn’t get much attention. Joan Jett discovered it while touring England with The Runaways. She wanted to record it with her band, but the other bandmates didn’t agree.

Four years later, Jett recorded a rough version with Steve Jones and Paul Cook from The Sex Pistols. Two years later, she re-recorded it, and that’s when it became a massive hit.

Unlike, say, Queen’s or Pink Floyd’s complex structures, this is a formulaic and anthemic rock hit. However, it’s driven by Jett’s amazing vocal performance, paired with great guitar licks and finger snaps. It’s an essential party song for rock lovers and one you’ll hear a lot of at bars.

Jump is definitely Van Halen’s signature song, which also reached the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 list. While it’s a departure from the classic Van Halen sound, this radio-friendly rock hit brought the band a lot of success.

The unique synth line was recorded by Eddie Van Hale in 1981. It went unused until David Lee Roth discovered it in 1983. He wrote the lyrics and presented them to the band, and that’s how one of the most iconic party hits was brought to life.