Spotify Wrapped drops once a year—and let’s be honest, people treat it like a personality test, a therapy session, and a bragging contest all at once. So why not turn that chaos into a party? A Spotify Wrapped Party is the perfect mix of nostalgia, music flexing, and absolute clownery over who really listened to 47,000 minutes of sad acoustic tracks.
Here’s how to host it like a pro.
1. Set the Dress Code: “Come as Your Wrapped”
This rule forces everyone to show up creatively—or get roasted.
Ideas:
- Top Artist Outfit: Dress like Taylor, Drake, Bad Bunny, Doja—whatever embarrassment your Wrapped exposed.
- Color Palette: Wear the neon gradient colors of Spotify Wrapped.
- Music Genre Aesthetic: Indie kid? EDM raver? Sad boi acoustic? Let the guests drag themselves into the room.
This instantly makes the party fun before it even starts.
2. Build the “Ultimate Wrapped” Playlist
Ask guests to send:
- Their Top Song
- Their Top Artist
- A Guilty Pleasure Track
Blend it all into one giant playlist.
Will it be chaotic? Yes.
Will it be iconic? Also yes.
Pro tip: Put the guilty pleasure songs in a separate queue so you can call people out in real time.
3. Create Stations That Feel Like Wrapped Categories
▫ Minutes Listened Wall
Print blank cards and have guests write:
- Their total minutes played.
- Their “audio aura.”
- Their favorite music moment this year.
Post them on a wall for everyone to judge.
▫ Top 5 Artists Photo Booth
Have props like:
- Fake microphones
- Oversized headphones
- Artist masks
- “#1 Fan” signs
Let people take pics bragging about their questionable taste.
▫ Genre Roulette Corner
Set up a button/randomizer that plays a random genre every few minutes.
People must dance to whatever hits—hyperpop, bossa nova, Mongolian throat singing, doesn’t matter.
Chaos guaranteed.
4. Wrapped-Inspired Drinks & Snacks
Make custom cocktails/mocktails based on common Wrapped archetypes:
- “The Overplayed Hit” – Loud, bright, full of sugar.
- “Indie Obsession” – Something herbal and pretentious.
- “EDM Drop” – Citrus, energy drink base, questionable life choices.
- “Sad Boi Serenade” – Dark berry drink, served in a mason jar, obviously.
Snacks can match genres:
- Pop = colorful candy
- Rock = spicy chips
- Country = mini BBQ sliders
- Classical = fancy charcuterie
5. Run Award Categories That Stir Friendly Chaos
Hand out tiny trophies or certificates like:
- “Most Unhinged Listening Habit”
- “Most Basic Top Artist”
- “Most Minutes Listened—Do You Even Work?”
- “Most Unexpected Genre”
- “Song You Should Probably Discuss With A Therapist”
These get people laughing (and exposed).
6. Finish With the “Live Wrapped Reveal”
Near the end of the night, have everyone pull up their actual Wrapped on their phone and reveal:
- Their top song
- Top artist
- Top genre
- Minutes listened
The crowd reacts.
Judgment flies.
Friendships are questioned.
Perfect party moment.
7. Party Favors: Mini Wrapped Cards
Give guests small “Wrapped Summary Cards” you design:
- Space to write their top stats
- A QR code linking to the group playlist
- A note from the host
Cute, simple, and keeps the theme alive after the party.