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Dreaming of the best last dance song to end the most special of days? Is your mind spinning with song ideas or is it just a blank? 2021 weddings are back with a bang with everyone celebrating these special moments together again! I’ve handpicked the best 30 last dance songs for 2021 so you can create the perfect end to your special day. Find your perfect last dance song and live wedding band to perform it here!
Some couples want an epic end to their wedding. Some want a romantic end or for the last dance song to be fast and fun. Your last dance can be whatever you want it to be and in my experience of entertaining at weddings week in week out, I’ve performed all sorts of last dances in the live wedding bands shown below and they’ve pretty much all been brilliant! My 30 last dance songs cover all sorts of wedding endings and more!
Ive also have loads of couples who don’t mind what song they have and leave it up to us wedding bands to choose. If we aren’t performing the last song, we use huge playlists choosing the best last dance song for each weddings’ individual theme and needs. If you don’t mind what song you have or can’t decide, my top 30 last dance songs might hold just the inspiration you need!
You’re rushed off your feet sorting everything for your wedding but right now, you can put your feet up and relax. Just like my guides on the top 10 wedding songs for 2020 and our 25 handpicked first dance songs for 2021, I put in the extra effort so you don’t have to. My list of last dance songs is thoroughly researched so you can sit back and relax knowing I’ve put together the best choices for you.
Here’s what I took into consideration when choosing the 30 best last dance songs for your 2021 wedding.
After all this research, I can safely say that whatever kind of last dance song you want, I’ve got it covered here!
Thousands of wedding couples have really enjoyed all the extra info I include in all my guides so I thought I’d do it again! You’ll be left with no doubt as to the last dance song you want for your wedding and you may even find the perfect wedding music band to perform it for you!
This is what I’ll talk about…
My fun score is about the sheer enjoyment you’ll have with a song and the epicness score shows how massive the song sounds live. The memorable and romance scores show you how unforgettable and romantic a song is. My scoring system is simple, 1 is very low and 10 is very high.
In no particular order, here are the 30 best last dance songs for your 2021 wedding
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
Angels – Robbie Williams
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
Africa – TOTO
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns n’ Roses
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Wonderwall – Oasis
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Hotel California – The Eagles
Let It Be – The Beatles
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Never Forget – Take That
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
Just Be – Paloma Faith
Celebration – Kool And The Gang
Stand by Me – Ben. E. King
Winter Winds – Mumford and Sons
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes
Thank You For The Music – Abba
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Glad All Over – The Dave Clark Five
At Last – Etta James
I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) – The Proclaimers
Last Dance – Donna Summer
Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Maybe you’d like to know a bit more about the last dance song you are thinking of having at your wedding? Well, read on…
Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody has to be one of the finest and most popular last dance songs out there! It can be tricky for a band to perform live but having the original song pumping out of the speakers is almost as epic! Memorable, fun and truly epic, your wedding will end with a bang if you pick this song.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
10 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
Flair Six love to perform this song and you can see their amazing live version above!
Another end of night classic, Robbie’s Angels never fails to get a whole wedding party together for one last sing-along and dance.
Fun score
5 out of 10
Epic score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
9 out of 10
Easy to dance to and very romantic, Talking with Fireworks (above) always enjoy performing this relaxed, romantic epic.
Don’t Stop Believin’ has become super popular at weddings over the last 4 years or so and if you want a classically epic and fun ending to your wedding with your guests dancing all around you, this song is a great choice.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
10 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
Party Republic (above) love to perform this classic, especially if they have a keyboardist to play the famous keyboard hook.
Oasis are always popular at weddings so if you and your guests love the Manchester brothers, Don’t Look Back In Anger is a great choice.
Fun score
6 out of 10
Epic score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
6 out of 10
When Electric Jukebox (above) perform this as the last song of the night it always goes down well and is a fitting end to a great day.
Like Don’t Stop Believin’, Africa has exploded onto the wedding music circuit and never fails to impress. Get those dancing shoes ready for a fantastic last dance with friends and family.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Romance score
4 out of 10
It’s usually best to play the original version of the song for true authenticity but plenty of our acts including mega wedding band Ignition Showband (above) perform a memorable version.
Smoochy, ‘90s romance more your kind of thing? This is one for you and all the other couples at your wedding.
Fun score
5 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
9 out of 10
Anthemic State (above) have performed this song many times at the end of a stunning wedding causing it to bubble over with romance and intimacy.
The ultimate singalong classic? Maybe. Sweet Caroline is just so much fun to sing along to and is a fantastic way to end a fun-filled wedding.
Fun score
10 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
I can’t count the number of times The Usual Suspects (above) have performed or DJ’ed this song for buzzing wedding parties.
Are ties on heads and air guitar solos on your wedding checklist? Sweet Child O’ Mine will deliver!
Fun score
7 out of 10
Epic score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
The Avengers will perform this song as you can see above at least once a month during the wedding season so you’ll be popular with your guests if you request this as your last dance song.
A fantastic singalong song, Hey Jude can go on all night if you enjoy singing.
Fun score
9 out of 10
Epic score
10 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
A really fun song to perform, League of Gentlemen (above) have looked on in wonder as wedding parties have sung the end of this song for 5 minutes or more after they’ve finished playing it. You’ll all be hugging and singing away with this Beatles classic.
Oasis are back with one of their most popular tunes and it’s a last dance song that’s fun and pretty memorable!
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
With Twilight Knights (above) performing this for you, your guests will be locking arms and forming a huge dancing circle around you and celebrating a fantastic day.
Romantic and memorable are two words to describe this less common last dance song. It’s perfect for all the couples at the end of the night who want to dance away and savour the moment.
Fun score
6 out of 10
Epic score
5 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
Slow and sultry, it’s a lovely song to perform live as Blue Eclectic (above) will testify too!
This is simply one of the most epic songs you can pick as your last song of the night.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
10 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Romance score
7 out of 10
A fantastic sing-along and truly memorable for you and your guests New York, New York is best left to Sinatra with the master giving it all he can over your wedding bands PA unless you have Flair Twelve (above) at your wedding!
If you don’t want your wedding to end and love some country and western-style guitar solos Hotel California is a popular choice.
Fun score
6 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
6 out of 10
Our act Playback (above) have performed this a tonne and people always love singing along and enjoying around 5 minutes of stunning guitar solos.
The Beatles are back and it’s no surprise. The scouser songwriting powerhouse’s Let It Be is a great all-around end of night song to pick.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
All Night Disco (above) have performed this many times over the years and not only does it never get old, it never fails to be a great last dance song for everyone.
Frank is back with a slow smoochy number. One of the best songs for a couple’s slow dance, you can end your night with pure romance and intimacy.
Fun score
6 out of 10
Epic score
5 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
9 out of 10
You can’t go wrong with Frank and Night and Day (above) ending your wedding the way it started – with your other half in a world of romance.
A surprise favourite with weddings year after year, Never Forget is a modern epic with our bands performing it regularly at weddings where our couples don’t mind what song we finish with.
Fun score
7 out of 10
Epic score
10 out of 10
Memorable score
9 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
It’s pretty much guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet at the end of a stunning wedding and whenever DJ Republic (above) play it, our couples love it!
No surprise that the Beatles are back. What more can you say about arguably the biggest band ever?!
Fun score
9 out of 10
Epic score
9 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
Our wedding band Good Fellas (above) enjoy performing this song during any part of a wedding with the romance and singalong potential always being huge!
Slow and romantic, Paloma’s Just Be is one for the intimate romantic out there. It’s quite a unique song to pick for the end of your wedding also.
Fun score
5 out of 10
Epic score
5 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
Encore (above) have a stunning rendition of this modern tune, especially in their smaller lineups.
A monster song from the golden age of popular music, Celebration needs no other justification. End your wedding buzzing with energy and excitement by requesting this song.
Fun score
10 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
Acoustic Captain (above) will gladly perform this amazing song for you, they love it!
A wedding staple, every wedding band at Seventh Second performs this regularly and it’s best used as the last song of the night. Couples gather together on the dance floor and enjoy a true romantic classic.
Fun score
5 out of 10
Epic score
5 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
10 out of 10
It sounds stunning performed live by the Meraki Jazz Collective (above) by the way.
Love your foot-stomping folk? Mumford and Sons should be the ones to end your fantastic wedding then!
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
6 out of 10
Paper Boats (above) bash out a particularly fantastic version of this song and if you dream of a big group dance along to end your wedding, this could be the song for you.
A real classic from the ‘80s, Bill and Jennifer really nailed the fun, happy go lucky, romantic epic. This song gets all sorts of people up on the dance floor for a bit of nostalgia and will end your wedding with a feeling of romantic epicness!
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
9 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
It would be rude to not mention how well our live wedding band Royal Flush (above) perform this fun tune.
Who doesn’t like a bit of Abba now and then? Get those dancing shoes on because Abba are going to get you all dancing one last time!
Fun score
9 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
A fun and slightly different way to end a wedding I’m sure most of you would agree, From the Top (above) would anyway!
Don’t Stop Me Now is one of the most entertaining last dance songs you could choose.
Fun score
10 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
7 out of 10
Performed by Captain Obvious (above) many times, it never gets old, it never gets boring and it always gets everyone and I mean everyone bouncing about like idiots singing at the top of their voices even if it is past everyone’s bedtime.
You may recognise this tune if you pop to football matches on the weekend as it’s a popular song for getting the crowd excited pre-match. It’s a vintage happy-go-lucky tune and can be a great way to end a wedding.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
6 out of 10
It sounds cool performed live by a band like The Harmony Collective (above) or over the PA sound system so the choice is yours!
One of the most popular and classic wedding songs ever, At Last can be a fantastic romantic epic to end your day.
Fun score
4 out of 10
Epic score
8 out of 10
Memorable score
7 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
Yes, it’s performed a lot by wedding bands including our very own Southside Sparkle (above) but that’s because it’s so utterly brilliant. If you don’t pick it for your first dance, it could be a great last dance.
Another fun-filled singalong wedding classic on show here. 500 miles is performed around the country every week to happy wedding crowds and is a really fun way to end your wedding.
Fun score
10 out of 10
Epic score
5 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
Stan Darsh (above) have seen some fantastic dancing whilst performing this song at the end of the night!
Our most suitably titled last dance song, Donna Summers vintage disco hit is a pretty unique way to end any wedding and whether your guests know the song or not, dancing will ensue once this song gets going!
Fun score
7 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
7 out of 10
Unless you have a female-fronted wedding band like The Wildlings (above) booked this one is best left played over the PA speakers.
An absolute ‘80s classic, Livin’ On A Prayer is a fantastic choice if you want some hairsprayed, cheesy pop-rock at the end of your wedding.
Fun score
8 out of 10
Epic score
7 out of 10
Memorable score
6 out of 10
Romance score
5 out of 10
Acrylic (above) love performing this tune regularly plus wedding crowds love it so it will never be a bad choice!
I end my list with a song you may not have considered but definitely should. Louis was a Jazz master and fantastic vocalist and he brings out the romance and tears with this stunning song.
Fun score
5 out of 10
Epic score
6 out of 10
Memorable score
8 out of 10
Romance score
8 out of 10
A favourite of The Motown Boys to perform you won’t regret picking this Louis classic.
Although they didn’t quite make my top 30, I couldn’t help but mention these songs too. All fantastic choices which we’ve all performed many times!
Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Bublé
Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
American Pie – Don Mclean
You Shook Me All Night – ACDC
Every Breath You Take – Sting
There’s a lot of choice for you here so I’ve put all the songs into distinct categories. That way if you know you want a smoochy romantic song over a fun epic you can start to narrow down your choices here. Have fun!
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns n’ Roses
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Don’t Look Back In Anger – Oasis
New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
Never Forget – Take That
All You Need Is Love – The Beatles
(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley/Jennifer Warnes
At Last – Etta James
Stand by Me – Ben. E. King
Just Be – Paloma Faith
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Let It Be – The Beatles
Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
Angels – Robbie Williams
Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
I’m Gonna Be (500 miles) – The Proclaimers
Glad All Over – The Dave Clark Five
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Thank You For The Music – Abba
Winter Winds – Mumford and Sons
Celebration – Kool And The Gang
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Last Dance – Donna Summer
Hotel California – The Eagles
Wonderwall – Oasis
Africa – TOTO
Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
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I hope you’ve found your perfect last dance song today and maybe even the perfect live band to perform it! Picking a last dance song isn’t crucial but why not take a look?? It will become part of all the memories you carry with you forever with your partner in crime. Picking a great last dance can be the cherry on the top of the wedding cake leaving everyone with a big happy feeling inside as they leave your wedding. If you have any questions, comments or queries contact us and if you are wondering what kind of wedding band you want to perform your last dance song why not start your search here? We’re here to help you design your perfect night’s wedding entertainment 7 days a week, 10am to 10pm via the usual social channels, email, text, live chat and phone.
I’d love to hear what last dance song you chose for your wedding and if we aren’t performing it for you, we all wish you a fantastically epic, romantic, intimate, fun and memorable last dance!
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Thanks,
Oana and the Seventh Second Family
