The 20 Best Karaoke Duets for Any Occasion

There's something magical about a great karaoke duet. The shared responsibility, the harmonies (attempted or otherwise), the eye contact at the good bits — it transforms a solo performance into a shared moment. Whether you're heading up with a romantic partner, your best friend, or a sibling who's had just enough drinks to agree, the right duet can be the highlight of the whole night.

Here are 20 of the best karaoke duets ever written, organised by occasion so you can find the right one for your night.

💑 Romantic Duets

Perfect for couples, or for anyone who wants to create a slightly awkward but undeniably moving moment with their best friend.

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  A Whole New World — Aladdin (Regina Belle & Peabo Bryson)
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  Endless Love — Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
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  You're the One That I Want — Grease
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  I Got You Babe — Sonny & Cher
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  Don't Go Breaking My Heart — Elton John & Kiki Dee

👯 Best Friend Duets

Songs that work perfectly when the chemistry is friendship rather than romance. These tend to be fun, loud, and absolutely perfect for the kind of night where you'll talk about it for years.

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  Summer Nights — Grease
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  Islands in the Stream — Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton
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  Shallow — Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper
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  Under Pressure — Queen & David Bowie
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  Ebony and Ivory — Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder

🎉 Party Duets

High-energy crowd pleasers where the whole room gets involved. These work best when everyone already knows the words and you're just providing the leadership.

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  Lady Marmalade — Christina Aguilera & Pink & Mýa & Lil' Kim
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  Empire State of Mind — Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
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  Walk This Way — Run DMC & Aerosmith
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  Somethin' Stupid — Frank & Nancy Sinatra
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  Beauty and the Beast — Céline Dion & Peabo Bryson

😂 Comedy Duets

Songs where leaning into the absurdity is the whole point. No pressure to be good — just pressure to be committed and willing to look ridiculous.

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  Jackson — Johnny Cash & June Carter
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  Barbie Girl — Aqua
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  Grease Lightning — Grease
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  It Takes Two — Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock
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  Where Is the Love? — Black Eyed Peas

Tips for a Great Karaoke Duet

Agree on the song before you go up. The worst duets happen when one person is more enthusiastic than the other. Make sure you're both genuinely into it.

Divide the verses clearly. Know who's singing what before you start. Confusion about who takes the lead on a verse is death to a duet.

Make eye contact. It feels weird, but it transforms the performance. The crowd responds to connection between the two singers — give it to them.

Harmonise on the chorus if you can. Even rough harmonies on a big chorus feel incredible. Don't be afraid to try.

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