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Karaoke parties are a fun and fabulous way to celebrate any occasion! Perfect for people of all ages, a karaoke themed party encourages guests to sing, dance and entertain – all while creating amazing memories. However, throwing a karaoke house party does take some effort. We are sharing the top karaoke party ideas and tips so that you can let loose with your friends while you sing your heart out.

What are Karaoke Parties? 

Before we jump into our tips for throwing a karaoke theme party and our best karaoke party ideas, let’s take a moment to define what a karaoke party is. Simply put, a karaoke party is a festive get-together that puts the host and guests centerstage to sing their favorite tunes.

In this article, we are highlighting the best karaoke theme party ideas, as well as top tips for how to host a karaoke party. We cover absolutely everything you need to know about one of the Best Ways To Use your Karaoke Machine!

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How To Plan the Best Karaoke Parties

If you are perplexed by how to have a karaoke party at home, you are not alone. Karaoke party planning is not as simple as getting a party karaoke machine (but it is an important step – and here you can find the Best Home Karaoke System!).

It takes a little organization to throw the best home karaoke party, but we are here to help you generate the best karaoke night ideas!

If you are planning a karaoke party, you can follow our step-by-step guide to ensure you have everything you need. Our tips for the best karaoke party themes are below.

Karaoke Party Machine

The first step in How To Have a Karaoke Party is to get a karaoke machine for the party. If you already own a karaoke sing-along system, then you are all set. However, you may want to invest in some of the top Karaoke Accessories to ensure you are party ready. An extra microphone and disco ball can ensure that your karaoke night party is a success!

If you do not have a karaoke machine for your party, then you need to decide if you want to buy a system or rent a karaoke machine for a party. There are party rental karaoke companies in nearly every city – but prices will range depending on what equipment you want and how long you rent it for. Systems generally start at around $200 USD.

While a karaoke party rental may be ideal for office parties, there are quality in-home machines that cost less than rentals.

Use our top tips to find the Best Home Karaoke System!

For example, an all-in-one karaoke party speaker and player – like this one  – costs less than $200. A block party karaoke machine – like the one – costs a little more, but it is well worth the cost if you plan on using it more than once. And, if you are just planning a small gathering with a few friends, a karaoke party mic or other Portable Karaoke Machine might be all you need.

Karaoke Party Songs

Party karaoke songs are a necessity if you are going to host a karaoke party! Whether you need to purchase a Top Hits karaoke party CD – like this one – or get top party karaoke songs online will depend on what kind of karaoke system you have.

If you are still unsure which style of karaoke machine is right for your party, take a look at the different Types of Karaoke Systems.

If your system has a CD+G player with a screen, then you can buy a karaoke party pack of CDs. We recommend these hit song CDs by Billboards.

However, if you have a machine that utilizes songs from a personal handheld device (like these karaoke machines for adults), then you can find good party karaoke songs online. The best karaoke party songs can also be purchased and downloaded as MP3s. There are various resources for finding songs – like YouTube and apps. We detail the best options for Where to Find Karaoke Songs!

Pro Tip: If you are debating between what kind of system to buy, we have buying guides that can help! Find our top tips for Karaoke with Screens and Karaoke for Television.

Karaoke Party Games

Once you source the best party karaoke songs, then you need to determine the organization of your party. There are many different ways to organize karaoke themes – and it will ultimately depend on the dynamics of your group.

That said, organizing a karaoke party game is key. You don’t want one person hogging the microphone all night or no one singing at all.

We are sharing a few of the top karaoke party game ideas to help get you started – but, in reality, the best karaoke game is one that is easy to administer and is fun for everyone!

Karaoke Party Sign In

Using a sign in sheet as your singing sign up sheet is one of the top karaoke party ideas for adults and children parties.

The easiest way to ensure all guests (who want to) have a turn at the microphone is to create a sign in sheet. On arrival, guests can sign up to sing; once all guests have had a chance to sign up, then guests who want a second (or third!) turn can sign in again. You can also use these song request slips to help organize the fun.

Karaoke Party Songs List

If your party has a specific theme (we are getting to themed party ideas in a minute!) and you want certain songs to be sung, then creating a concrete song list is one of the best karaoke ideas for party.

Make a list of all the karaoke songs that can be sung. Write them down on slips of paper and put them into a hat. Then take your guest list – write down the names of all of your guests on slips of paper and put them into a hat. To match up each singer to a song, pull a song and name from each hat and make an ordered list of who sings what!

Karaoke Challenges

A fun way to turn it up a notch at karaoke parties is to introduce challenges. With fun challenges, your karaoke theme party for adults and kids will be a big hit!

For example, task your guests with a Song and Artist Mash Up, where they sing popular songs in the voice of a different artist – like Love Shack in the voice of Frank Sinatra. To facilitate this challenge, put all the songs in one hat and the names of famous, recognizable artists in another, then match them up!

Another challenge that is possibly less difficult and more geared toward a kids’ karaoke party, is to introduce an obstacle during the performance. For instance, challenge the singer to hop up and down during their entire performance or stand on one foot while singing their tune.

Pro Tip: If you decide to have active challenges, it is probably best to use a Wireless Mic Karaoke System for your party!

Karaoke Contest Ideas and Competitions

Television shows, like American Idol and The Voice, are fun singing competitions that can be recreated at karaoke parties. Create a panel of judges from your guests – or split up into two teams – and have a sing-off!

Pro Tip: One Karaoke party hack to keep things organized is to assign one guest as the MC to keep things running smoothly! As the host, the task can be a bit too much!

Karaoke Party Invite

Karaoke party invitations are a fun way to get guests excited about your event. Karaoke birthday party invitations – like these – let your guests know that there will be singing! For fun custom-made invites, you can use these amazing and customizable ticket-style invites that feature karaoke invitation wording.

However, if you want to make your own karaoke party flyer, you can use music-themed paper and come up with your own karaoke party invitation wording.

For more DIY karaoke party invitation ideas – and even free printable karaoke party invitations – use a site like Pinterest.

Karaoke Party Decorations

When it comes to karaoke party supplies, there are tons of ways to decorate your karaoke party room!

The best karaoke party decoration idea is to create a stage. There are dozens of ways to create an in-home DIY karaoke stage, but the easiest karaoke stage ideas are to implement a background that looks like a stage.

Other top karaoke decorations ideas are light effects. A curtain of lights can create a rocking atmosphere and a disco ball can really get the party going.

Hanging decorations – like these music notes or these disco balls – are more top karaoke party decoration ideas.

There are also specific karaoke birthday party decorations – for both kids and adults. In fact, there are complete sets of karaoke birthday party supplies – like this one – that include banners, plates, napkins, balloons and more! (We chat more about the specifics of hosting a karaoke birthday party at home in a bit.)

Karaoke Props

In addition to karaoke party decoration ideas, hosts might also consider having fun karaoke party props.

Some of the fun karaoke theme ideas for props are instruments (either real or blow up instruments) and dress up costumes that singers can don during their performance.

One of the best karaoke night party ideas for props are glow sticks. In fact, a simple set of glowsticks can really rev up the party.

If you are really aiming to take your party to the next level, one of the fun karaoke theme ideas is to also set up a photo booth with karaoke themed signs.

Karaoke Party Favors

If you want to have a karaoke party that people will remember, then go big on the party favors! Glow sticks and inflatable instruments are a big hit.

That said, our favorite karaoke prizes ideas are pretend microphones and rock star guitar trophies!

Karaoke Party Food

While so much of hosting a karaoke party revolves around music, it is important to also remember the food! Because there will likely be singing and dancing, it is important to keep your karaoke party food ideas simple. Finger foods (like chips and dips and cheese platters) and bar snacks (like mixed nuts and pretzels) are perfect for karaoke parties.

Karaoke party tips for sweet treats are microphone cake pops, musical cupcake toppers, music note cookies (make them yourself using these cookie cutters!

Adult Drinks for Karaoke Night Themes

For drinks, you can really rev it up by offering cocktails named after popular songs – like Purple Haze (a mixture of vodka, gin, rum and raspberry liqueur), Brass Monkey (a concoction of vodka, rum and OJ) and Black Velvet (a mix of Guinness and Champagne).

On the other hand, creating your own cocktail names is one of the fun at home karaoke party ideas! Create a cocktail called Liquid Courage or one named You’re Up Next.

You could even get creative and relabel bottles of wine and beer that match your karaoke night theme.

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Karaoke Party Ideas

Using karaoke for parties can make a mundane social gathering truly exceptional. Now that you know how to throw a karaoke party, we have a few tips for themes! While it is not necessary to have a specific reason to throw a bash, we are sharing the best karaoke theme party ideas.

Karaoke Birthday Party for Adults and Kids

A karaoke themed birthday party is a superb way to celebrate – for both kids and adults! Planning a karaoke birthday party is not much different than a regular birthday bash…except it’s a lot more fun.

One of the top karaoke birthday party ideas for adults is to celebrate the specific year – or decade – that the guest of honor was born in. So, if the birthday girl was born in 1986, decorate in the style of the 80s, have guests wear outfits that fit the era and use top 1980s hit karaoke songs.

Other karaoke birthday party ideas include creating a stage, having stage props on hand and kicking it all off with fun karaoke games. Food and drinks can be named for famous singers or bands (like Elvis peanut butter and banana sandwich bites or Dean Martinis).

Pro Tip: Use our list of the best Karaoke System for Adults to find the best machine for your party!

Kids’ Karaoke Party

A kids’ karaoke birthday party is just as easy to plan! In fact, planning a karaoke party for kids is probably even easier than for adults. With a few decorations – like a stage backdrop, colorful musical notes, and a set of inflatable rock star band toys, a children’s karaoke party will be a huge hit.

Some other kids’ karaoke party ideas are microphone cupcakes or a guitar cake and easy finger foods (and don’t forget the music-themed plates and table decor!). More karaoke party ideas for kids are fun party favors, like glow sticks and LED light party pieces.

Pro Tip: Start your search for the best Karaoke Machine for Kids.

Christmas Karaoke Party

There is nothing jollier than a karaoke Christmas party! To throw a Christmas party karaoke-style, you will want to set the tone with Christmassy decor and favorite holiday treats. Of course, you will also want to make sure you have the best Christmas party karaoke songs – like this CD+G disc or MP3 download set that features the best karaoke songs for Christmas party. A little liquid courage won’t hurt – so have plenty of eggnog and mulled wine on offer, too!

If you want your Christmas carol karaoke party to be a sign-along, it is a good idea to print out the lyrics on Christmas Paper so that all guests can join in singing. Other Christmas karaoke party ideas are to provide Santa hats or ask guests to dress the part of Santa or wear Ugly Christmas Sweaters.

Are you and your friends crazed about Christmas all year long? One of the fun themes for karaoke night is to celebrate Christmas in July. Bust out the holiday decor and sing along to Christmas tunes in the middle of summer.

Pro Tip: Considering giving a karaoke machine as a Christmas gift? Find out 5 good reasons why you should Buy a Karaoke System for Christmas this year!

Halloween Karaoke Party

Take your Halloween party up a notch by making it an entertaining Karaoke Halloween party! Of course, you will want to compile a list of the best Halloween karaoke songs – like Thriller, Ghostbusters and Monster Mash.

However, karaoke party theme ideas for Halloween are not limited to just songs – costumes are essential!

Rather than just inviting guests to dress up, one of the top karaoke dress up ideas is to create a sub-theme for your Halloween karaoke party. For example, ask your guests to dress up as their favorite rock star or throw an era party – like the 90s; have your guests dress the part and belt out 1990s tunes all night.

Farewell Party Karaoke

If you are throwing a Going Away party for a friend or co-worker, a Farewell Karaoke Party is a great send off! Although it is not one of the most popular karaoke themed party ideas, what we love about a karaoke going away party is that guests can use their time with the microphone to tell favorite stories about the guest of honor and wish them well on their future journeys.

Karaoke Bachelorette Party

It’s always fun celebrating the bride-to-be – but throwing a bachelorette party karaoke-style is epic. Coming up with a list of bachelorette party karaoke songs is only half the fun (but you can use this article if you’re stuck on songs! The best karaoke bachelorette party ideas are ones that revolve around the future bride – so make sure the theme is all about her!

Pro Tip: If your group of guys like to sing, a karaoke bachelor party is fun, too! Just be sure to round up the top bachelor party karaoke songs from this list.

More Karaoke Party Ideas for Adults

Remember that when you throw a karaoke party, it’s all about music and fun! Make sure your guests are enthusiastic about the theme. Rather than letting them wonder what to wear to a karaoke party, tell them to dress up in a certain way. Reveal your creative cocktail list ahead of time. And build up the excitement by letting your guests know that there are trophies to be won at your karaoke party at home! Most of all, keep karaoke parties fun and entertaining.

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Karaoke Party To Do List

We have shared our best karaoke party ideas, but one of the keys for how to plan a karaoke party is to make a to-do list!

• Come up with a Theme for Karaoke Party
• Buy a Karaoke Machine
• Buy CD+G Discs or Download Karaoke Songs
• Come up with Karaoke Game Ideas
• Decide your Karaoke Invite Wording
• Choose your Karaoke Decorations, Props and Prize Ideas
• Make a Menu of Drinks and Food for Karaoke Party
• Have Fun!

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Karaoke accessories can take your at-home Karaoke System from fun to phenomenally fun! We are featuring the absolute best karaoke machine accessories that can upgrade your user experience, enhance sound quality and boost performances with cool light features.

At-Home Karaoke System

There is a vastly wide range of karaoke machines – from a basic karaoke microphone (like this one) to an All-in-One karaoke machine (like these). Whether you purchased your karaoke machine based on bells and whistles, affordability or portability there are ways to accessorize it!

Pro Tip: If you are still searching for the best machine or buying a karaoke machine as a gift, use our guide to finding the Best Karaoke System!

Must-Have Karaoke Accessories

We have rounded up the top karaoke machine accessories so that you can improve your experience and give the most amazing karaoke performance! How you plan to use your machine will determine which accessories you need. Use our tips for Best Ways To Use Your Karaoke Machine!

#1 Extra Microphone for Karaoke Setup for Home

An extra mic is a must-have karaoke accessory! While most machines come with at least one microphone, having a back up is essential.

Furthermore, some karaoke machines come with a second mic jack (like this one!), but not a second microphone  – in which case you will definitely want to purchase a second mic for your home karaoke setup!

Things to consider when purchasing an extra microphone are quality sound, durability, frequency range and cord length. This karaoke microphone ticks all the boxes and costs about $20 USD – making it an all-around best karaoke microphone.

#2 Wireless Mic for Home Karaoke Set

One of the absolute best karaoke accessories for your at home karaoke system is a wireless microphone. A coreless mic allows performers the freedom to move, dance and sing…without worry of getting tangled or exceeding the length of the cord.

There are numerous karaoke systems that come with wireless mics (like these!), but – again – it is ideal to always have a backup…just in case. Additionally, an upgraded wireless mic will likely provide a better sound quality output.

Quality wireless microphones can be hard to come by, which is why we recommend purchasing the best karaoke mics from a trusted brand. Bietrun makes easy to use, professional sounding microphones at an affordable cost – like these wireless mics.

#3 Mic Stand for your Home Karaoke Set

Whether you opt for a wired or wireless mic, a microphone stand is a key component to your karaoke set up. It can be difficult to find a quality karaoke machine with microphone stand already included. No worries though, a basic tripod mic stand is an inexpensive karaoke accessory that can elevate your karaoke experience.

Key features of a good mic stand are sturdiness and ease of adjustability. The affordable mic stand by Moukey gets rave reviews for both – and it is easy to break down and stow when it’s not being used.  

#4 Tablet Holder (iPhone Mount) for Best Karaoke Setup

A tablet holder is a device that is attached to a mic stand – and it’s one of the most desirable karaoke accessories! With a universal phone and tablet mount, singers can perform using lyrics from an online source…without having to actually hold their device to read them.

Although there are numerous versions of the device mount for an at home karaoke setup, we recommend using the highly rated tablet holder made by Moukey. The slip-resistant mount is easy to install onto your mic stand and is compatible with almost all smartphones and tablets. Furthermore, once it is attached to the mic stand, each singer can adjust their phone for the best viewing angle.

#5 Karaoke Light Displays: Disco Ball and Lights

There is no better way to enhance your musical performance than with a light display – and a disco ball is the best karaoke accessory for the job! Many systems come with light effects (even most adult karaoke machines have fun light features), but we think the more, the better!

Karaoke disco balls vary in quality and features, but even a basic strobe light has settings that allow the lights to ‘dance’ to the music and enhance your at home karaoke system. This disco ball is sound activated and comes with a remote for even more features – and it costs less than $20 USD.

However, to really take it to the next level and create the best home karaoke setup, consider purchasing these laser lights that add a cool visual effect that can be time controlled, remote controlled or sound activated.

#6 Karaoke CDs with Lyrics

There are two kinds of karaoke machines; karaoke systems that connect to personal devices for music and lyrics and machines that have a CD+G player. If your karaoke system has a CD+G player, then you will need specific Karaoke CD+G discs for your songs and lyrics.

Find our more about the different Types of Karaoke Systems!

Singers who want a specific song can search for it online, but we also recommend purchasing a few CD+Gs that feature pop hits, kid songs and classic tunes for your karaoke machine for home. Use our guide to Where To Find the Best Karaoke Songs!

Party Tyme makes CD+Gs that cover several musical genres – including Super Hits, Country Hits and even a Mega 4-Pack Pop Party Pack.

For kids who like to sing, the Disney Collection is a favorite choice. And, if you are still looking for the perfect system, check out our list of the Best Karaoke Machines for Kids.

If you are planning a Karaoke Party, Billboard is a good bet for the most classic karaoke hits. We have more tips for Karaoke Parties!

#7 At Home Karaoke System Essentials

Don’t forget the essentials! Some at home Karaoke Systems require accessories – like batteries or a longer extension cord so that you can use your machine in an ideal location (which is essential if you purchase a Karaoke Machine for TV!)

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Typically people will buy a karaoke machine with one purpose in mind: karaoke. However, there is so much more you can do with a home karaoke machine! So we rounded up for you the top ways to use a karaoke machine – including a few ways that you may not have thought of yet!

#1 Karaoke Machine for Singing

Of course, you can use a karaoke machine for singing – that is what it is made for! Whether you are an aspiring singer or just like to belt out your favorite karaoke tunes, there is likely a karaoke machine system that will fit your needs and your budget. Check out the different types of karaoke systems.

If you are still searching for a top-rated karaoke machine, you can use our guides to help find exactly what you are looking for. We feature specifically designed karaoke machines for kids and the best karaoke systems for adults – and we highlight the best all-in-one systems with built in screens and those that plug into your television.

As you sort through the various options for Karaoke Machines, keep in mind the features that are most important to you!

Pro Tips: If you are buying a system for a singing party, make sure to use our tips for the Best Karaoke Parties! You can also give a Karaoke Machine as a Christmas Gift!

#2 Give Speeches with the Best Karaoke Machine

The basic set up of almost every karaoke machine is a microphone and speakers. Therefore, even a small karaoke machine can be used for giving speeches!

Some places you could use your family karaoke machine outside of the home to give speeches are at work meetings, weddings, or school presentations. If speaking to a small group, a portable karaoke machine may even be perfect. However, having a wireless microphone will likely work best – you can search for the best wireless mic karaoke machine.

Pro Tip: There are many accessories that can enhance how you can use your system. If you already own a karaoke machine for home use, you can upgrade some of your features with Karaoke Accessories!

#3 Practice Public Speaking with a Microphone for Karaoke Machine

Another way you can use your in-home professional karaoke machine is to practice your public speaking in the privacy of your own home.

For many people, speaking in front of large groups is intimidating – or even outright terrifying. However, with practice using a microphone, speaking in front of people can get easier. Hearing your voice over the mic before you are in front of a group will help lessen your anxiety. You can also practice in front of a mirror or record your speech in order to critique your body language and evaluate your on-stage presence.

Pro Tip: Even a cheap karaoke machine can aid you in your endeavor to become a better public speaker. What is most important is holding the microphone and getting comfortable (and more confident!) with the idea of speaking in front of people.

#4 Capture Voice Memories with a Karaoke Machine that Records

A recordable karaoke machine – like this one – has the capability to record vocal performances, but it can also be used to capture wonderful voice memories, too.

For instance, you can use the karaoke machine to record your voice as you tell family history stories, which can be saved for generations to come. It is also ideal for recording planned conversations or ‘interviews’ with family members; you can interview your grandpa about what life was like when he was younger or record a conversation with a young child and ask them to describe their day or what they want to be when they grow up. Recordings like these are priceless memories!

Pro Tip: Because the performances are recorded to a USB drive, voice recordings can also be used to create a track for making videos online! For example, if you want to make a birthday video for a child, you can use still images in a slideshow and create a professional sounding voiceover to accompany the video using a USB karaoke machine.

#5 Play Games Using a Personal Karaoke Machine

One of the great things about good karaoke machines is that they can be used for so much more than just singing! Another way to use your karaoke machine set is for playing games – like Bingo.

In fact, a modern karaoke machine is perfect for any game that requires announcements or would benefit from an amplified voice. An outdoor karaoke machine – like this one – can also be used to announce backyard races for neighborhood kids and lawn games at a family reunion.

Pro Tip: There are lots of fun karaoke games that you can use your machine for, too! Use our guide to the Best Karaoke Parties – for more tips on karaoke games.

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There is no doubt that this has been another crazy year – and Christmas is now just around the corner. If you have been toying with the idea of buying a Karaoke Machine for Christmas this year, we think you are on the right track! The holidays are the perfect time to buy a Karaoke Machine, either for yourself or as a gift.

Buy a Karaoke Machine as a Gift

The gift of music is one of the best gifts to give – and to receive – which is why a Karaoke Machine is a top choice as a Christmas present. Whether you are searching for a gift for kids, adults or for the whole family, when you buy a karaoke system, it is certain to entertain!  

Give the Best Present: Buy Karaoke Machine

There are tons of reasons to buy a Karaoke Machine for Christmas! If you are still wondering if you should buy a Karaoke System as a gift, we have 5 good reasons why you should!

Pro Tip: After we talk about why you should buy a karaoke machine for Christmas this year, we give tips on where to buy a karaoke machine – and which one is the best to give as a gift!

#1 Fun at Home with a Christmas Karaoke Machine

Winter is a time of year when people are often stuck indoors…and it’s not always fun. It’s time to change that with an In-Home Karaoke System! Regardless of whether you have a full house or live alone, you can purchase a Karaoke Machine to liven up the atmosphere.

#2 Reduce Stress with a Karaoke Singing Gift

Did you know that singing releases tension and dissipates stress? The end of the year and the holiday season often prove to be an extremely stressful time. A musical outlet – like singing karaoke – is the perfect way to reduce stress, which is why karaoke gifts at Christmas are so appreciated!

#3 Celebrate the Season with a Perfect Christmas Karaoke Party

Christmas parties will likely be in full swing this year – and there is no better way to celebrate the season than with a Karaoke Machine at home! Queue up your favorite karaoke Christmas music for a fun old fashioned sing-a-long. Belt out holiday karaoke songs classics in private or organize a solid evening of family entertainment.

Pro Tip: Want to create a festive event? Use our top tips for planning the best Karaoke Parties.

#4 The Best Karaoke Gifts Provide Year-Round Entertainment

When you buy a Karaoke Machine Christmas present it provides entertainment all year long! Not only is the karaoke gift fun for Christmas music karaoke singalongs at a themed Christmas karaoke party, but you can use the present year round.

When you own a karaoke system, you can plan regular monthly karaoke nights. Additionally, a Karaoke System is perfect for birthday parties, weddings and other get togethers that take place throughout the year.

Pro Tip: Read our tips on different ways to Use Your Karaoke Machine.

#5 Buying a Karaoke Machine is an Affordable Gift

At one time, Karaoke Machines were outrageously priced – but those days are long gone. Technology has become more advanced and Karaoke Systems are now extremely affordable. In fact, it is likely cheaper to buy a Karaoke System than to rent one!

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Where Can You Buy a Karaoke Machine?

Now that you know buying a Karaoke System will be the perfect gift this year, we have a few tips about where to buy Karaoke Machine – and which one to purchase.

Which is the Best? How To Buy a Karaoke Machine

Before you ask the question, “Where can I buy a Karaoke Machine?” – you need decide what kind of Karaoke System to buy. Do you want to buy a Kids Karaoke Machine that is simple to use or are you looking to buy a Karaoke System that is robust and dynamic?

Read our guide to the Types of Karaoke Machines so that you are certain you are buying the system with the features you want.

Where To Buy a Karaoke Machine

Do you already know what kind of system you want to buy – but just need to know where to get it? We detail our top picks by category – but we also highlight the top features of the best machines in our article, The Best Karaoke Systems. For each one, we provide a useful link to buy the Karaoke Machine online.   

Christmas Songs for Karaoke

If you are giving a Karaoke Machine gift this holiday season, you might want to buy Karaoke Music to go with it! If you are giving the gift for Christmas, it is fun to start off with a set of Karaoke Christmas Songs. Which musical format you need (CD+G or MP3) will depend on which machine you purchase.

You can use our tips for Where to Find the Best Karaoke Songs – but we are highlighting some of the best Christmas Karaoke songs here to help get you started.

Top Christmas Songs: Karaoke CD+G

If you purchase a Karaoke Machine that is CD+G compatible, enhance your gift with a set of CDs of Christmas Karaoke songs with Lyrics.

Christmas Party Pack: Christmas Karaoke CDs

The Party Pack by Party Tyme Karaoke comes with 4 CD+Gs and a 65 of the best Christmas Karaoke songs. Additionally, the Christmas karaoke songs CDs come with a book of lyrics and a small carrying case. Buy it now!

Disney Karaoke Christmas: Best Christmas Karaoke Songs for Kids

On the Disney Karaoke Christmas CD+G disc, they feature the 8 best Karaoke Christmas songs for kids – and characters are on hand for a sing-along. Kids can opt to sing along with Mickey, Goofy and Donald – or they can shine as the star on the instrumental version of each song. Buy it now!

Individual MP3s for Christmas Carol Karaoke

If you purchase a Karaoke System that uses handheld devices as a means of playing songs, then you will want to purchase Karaoke Christmas carols in an MP3 format.

There is an MP3 version of the Christmas Party Pack and of the Disney Christmas Sing-Along that you can buy. However, if you are searching for a few specific songs, you can always purchase the best karaoke Christmas songs individually.

However, rather than paying for each song individually, you can instead opt to enroll in Amazon Music Unlimited. With a Music Unlimited Membership, you can try as many Karaoke songs as you want! Start your FREE Trial to see the benefits!

Accessory Gifts for Karaoke Lovers

Bundle your Karaoke Machine Gift with the best accessories! We already mentioned a Christmas karaoke CD or MP3 Christmas karaoke music as a gift to go along with your karaoke machine present, but there are heaps of other fun gadgets that will accessorize your new singing machine.

If you purchase an enabled Bluetooth Karaoke Machine, there are a few accessories you may also want to purchase. Extra wireless microphones – like these – are are fantastic add-on to your karaoke Bluetooth speaker set up. A mic stand with phone/tablet holder is another great accessory.

Musical instruments – like a tambourine – are a great accompaniment to a karaoke system, too!

From wireless mics to disco balls, use our guide to the best Karaoke Accessories!

Karaoke-Themed Christmas Gifts

A karaoke home entertainment system is an ideal Christmas gift – but there are heaps of Christmas presents that fall in line with a karaoke theme. If you are searching for the best gifts for your favorite singer, these might fit the bill!

Old World Christmas Karaoke Ornament

This glass-blown, traditional Christmas ornament is a top hit with karaoke fans!

Karaoke King and Queen T-Shirts

A perfect gift for your favorite karaoke singer, these T-shirts for him and her are fun to wear on karaoke night…or any day of the week!

Classic Gifts with a Karaoke Twist

Classic Christmas gifts don’t have to be boring! Don’t just give your singing co-worker any mug…gift them a karaoke mug! Popping a new keychain into the stocking? Make sure it is a karaoke keychain! Buying the obligatory sock gift? Make it fun with music-themed socks!

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Finding karaoke songs is an essential key in using a home karaoke system. Whether you are wondering where you can find fun karaoke songs to sing by yourself or if you are trying to compile a master karaoke song list for a party, there are an abundance of options. We are sharing our top tips for how to find the best karaoke songs with lyrics – and the pros and cons of each method.

Best Karaoke Songs

Just as there are many ways to use your Karaoke Machine, there are numerous places to find great karaoke songs – and even free karaoke songs. However, there are a few things to consider about each method. We highlight how to find karaoke free songs with lyrics, but also detail why it might make sense to buy karaoke songs as well.

Pro Tip: The type of karaoke system you are using will partially determine the best way to get karaoke songs. For example, karaoke CDs only work in players designed to output the lyrics display.

YouTube Video Karaoke Songs

YouTube is one of the top resources for finding karaoke music with lyrics for free. Some of the best Karaoke Machines for Adults are designed to utilize handheld devices for songs and lyrics, which is why using YouTube com karaoke songs are so popular.

If you want to find karaoke songs for free, YouTube is likely the best bet…but it comes with both pros and cons.

Pros of Using YouTube for Free Karaoke Tracks

The top benefit of using YouTube for how to find karaoke songs is that it is free instead of having to spend money on buying karaoke songs. There are thousands of karaoke songs online with lyrics in the YouTube database that are absolutely free and legal to use.

Also on the upside, YouTube has a huge database of some of the most requested karaoke songs – from modern hits to classics. If you are wondering where to find karaoke songs online, YouTube will likely have some version of the songs you want.

Cons of Using YouTube Karaoke Songs Free

There are some downsides to using YouTube online karaoke free with lyrics – to the point that it might make sense to buy karaoke music instead.

First, the karaoke tracks with lyrics are produced by both companies and individuals. Some are good, some are not so good – and, because of that, you may have to do a karaoke song search and listen to a few tracks before finding the version you like best.

Another thing about YouTube karaoke songs online is that they almost all have advertisements. While getting free karaoke songs with lyrics is great, ads are not. Having to wait for an ad to play before you can listen to the free online karaoke with lyrics is not ideal for music at a karaoke party. On the other hand, getting free karaoke online with lyrics – even with ads! – is probably alright when you are just singing alone or with a few friends.

Pro Tip: Having a party? Read our tips for throwing the best Karaoke Parties!

How To Get Karaoke Songs with Lyrics from YouTube to Your Device

In order to play the karaoke song and lyrics from YouTube, you will need a solid internet connection so that you can stream the song. While this may not be an issue at home (where you likely have WiFi), it could be a hindrance when using mobile data with a portable machine.

How To Find The Best Karaoke Songs on YouTube

How to get karaoke songs on YouTube is easy. For example, if you want to Abba’s Dancing Queen, you simply go to YouTube and type “Dancing Queen karaoke song with lyrics” into the search bar. The top results for Dancing Queen karaoke lyrics songs will be listed in order of most popular.

Pro Tip: Now that you know how to get awesome karaoke songs on YouTube, you may be wondering how to get a free download of karaoke songs. We address how to download karaoke songs from YouTube – and the pros and cons of doing so – at the end of the post!

More Karaoke Song with Lyrics Websites

While YouTube is a great place for where to get karaoke songs online, it does have its disadvantages. Singers looking for an alternative place to find karaoke and lyric songs can go to popular karaoke websites, like KaraFun and SingSnap.

SingSnap Online Karaoke with Lyrics

SingSnap is an online karaoke community that offers access to thousands of online karaoke songs…but you need to create a free account. In addition to accessing quality karaoke songs, members can chat and sing with fellow members, compete in karaoke challenges and even record performances (by using your own webcam). SingSnap is also an app (and we get to karaoke apps with lyrics next!).

KaraFun Karaoke Songs Website

Unlike SingSnap, where you can karaoke sing online free, KaraFun is a paid membership site. They offer two-day passes and monthly subscriptions, but you do not need to buy karaoke downloads individually.

Instead, members can download the player to a computer, smartphone, tablet or television in order to access the KaraFun songs. Their database of karaoke lyric songs includes more than 35,000 titles – and all quality recordings are produced in-studio.

Pro Tip: Although not free, KaraFun is one of the places where you can legally download karaoke songs online. It’s one of the advantages of the platform and one of the reasons it is regarded by many for how to get music for karaoke machine that is both quality and legal!

Karaoke Apps

There are several lyrics and karaoke apps where you can find hit karaoke songs. Like all apps, the range of karaoke lyric apps is vast; there are free and paid apps, simple and robust apps, karaoke online recording apps and game apps.

Top Karaoke Songs Apps

If you have a portable karaoke machine, then having karaoke music videos with lyrics on your mobile device is a must! There are dozens of lyrics karaoke songs apps, but we are featuring the most popular choices.

Karaoke Smule App

Far and away, the Karaoke by Smule app is a top pick of karaoke apps. There is a free version of Smule, but the upgraded (paid) VIP app unlocks loads of features, like unlimited songs, no ads, cool audio filters and a customizable profile. Smule has monthly and yearly subscriptions.

Yokee Karaoke App

The Yokee Karaoke App is a free app that is simple and easy to use. Looking for a free karaoke recorder online? With Yokee, you can sing, record and share your performances.

Pro Tip: Before starting your free online karaoke recording, check the details of what features the app needs to access and where (and by whom) the video will be viewed.

Karaoke Lyrics on CD+G Discs

Karaoke music lyrics CDs are called CD+G – which means that it is a CD with Graphics. The discs play the music simultaneously with video lyrics, so it is easy to sing along.

Where To Buy Karaoke Songs CDs

The best karaoke CDG discs can be found on Amazon. There you will find an array of options – from pop hits to all-time favorites. CDG discs also feature a specific genre (like Country Music) or top songs from an era (like the 1980s).

Should You Buy Karaoke CDs with Lyrics?

The one caveat to CD+G karaoke songs discs is that they can only be played by specific devices. The player must be able to display graphics – or the lyrics won’t show up.

That said, some of the best home karaoke systems are installed with CD+G players. If you own a karaoke machine with a CD+G player as the sole way of playing music, you will need to purchase karaoke songs on CD+G discs.

However, many karaoke systems with screens (like this one!) and some karaoke machines with TV connectivity (like this one!) – allow singers to play CD+G discs or connect to handheld devices wirelessly. What we love about using a karaoke system like one of these is that you can collect your favorite songs on karaoke music lyrics CDs, but you can also venture out and try some of the apps or websites for karaoke online songs, too.

Pro Tip: Accessories – like disco balls, extra mics and microphones stands – are an excellent way to upgrade your karaoke experience! Get our top tips on Karaoke Accessories!

MP3 Karaoke Songs

It can be difficult to find good karaoke songs in MP3+G format – especially if you are looking for where to download free karaoke songs. If you own CD+G discs and know how to rip the disc tracks to your computer, you can get your CD+G downloaded karaoke songs onto your device.

There are a few websites, like Karaoke Version, where you can buy online karaoke MP3s. That said, you can also find Amazon karaoke songs in MP3 format. On Amazon, you can either to buy as albums (like the Disney karaoke series – which is great for Kid’s Karaoke Machines) or stream songs via Amazon Music Unlimited, which is a subscription-based service that’s discounted with Prime.

Downloading Karaoke Songs for Free

While it is possible to find free downloadable karaoke songs, there is one big issue: Downloading (rather than just listening) is mostly illegal. For example, you can download karaoke songs from YouTube using an internet downloader (like 4K Video Downloader). However, it is likely that you are committing copyright infringement, which is against most video hosting terms of service.

Therefore, we do not recommend seeking out free karaoke downloads with lyrics. There are plenty of ways to obtain free online karaoke songs with lyrics without downloading them and breaking laws. Alternatively, just use our tips above for how to buy karaoke songs.

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