Whether you’re planning a romantic dinner for two, enjoying family brunch, or throwing a Galentine’s dance party with your roommates, the right music can help set the mood.
We’ve created two St. Valentine’s Day playlists — one for day and one for night — to serve as the soundtrack for whatever you have planned. Press play, mix and match, or use these as inspiration to build your own ultimate Valentine’s playlist. However you celebrate, consider this our gift to you.
Playlist 1. Love in the sun
Playful, familiar, and full of heart, this playlist blends timeless favorites with modern love songs that span generations. It’s the perfect soundtrack for daytime celebrations — from driving with your sweetheart to dancing in the kitchen with family or friends.
Highlights include:
Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer
Lucky – Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Head Over Boots – Jon Pardi
Dancing in the Moonlight – King Harvest
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Don’t Worry Baby – The Beach Boys
Die a Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
Blessings – Florida Georgia Line
You Make My Dreams (Come True) – Hall & Oates
I Only Want to Be With You – Dusty Springfield
Walking on Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
Love Story – Taylor Swift
God Made a Woman – Jerrod Niemann
Wouldn’t It Be Nice – The Beach Boys
I’m a Believer – Smash Mouth
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye
Playlist 2. Candlelit romance
This playlist is designed for the table – refined, romantic, and timeless. Italian classics, jazz standards, cinematic ballads, and a touch of modern lyricism create an atmosphere that elevates the evening without overwhelming it. Perfect for candlelit dinners, lingering conversations, and slow dancing long after dessert.
Highlights include:
The Way You Look Tonight – Tony Bennett
It Had to Be You – Harry Connick, Jr.
I’ve Got a Crush on You – Gene Kelly
Dance Me to the End of Love – Leonard Cohen
On the Street Where You Live – Dean Martin
Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
La Vie en Rose – Andrea Bocelli & Édith Piaf
Buona Sera – Dean Martin
Fly Me to the Moon – Frank Sinatra & Count Basie
The Best Things Happen While You’re Dancing – Danny Kaye
And I Love You So – Perry Como
That’s Amore – Dean Martin
Surrender – Il Volo (Live in Matera)
You Make Me Feel So Young – Michael Bublé
Love in Portofino – Andrea Bocelli
Se – Il Volo, Ennio Morricone
’O Sole Mio – Il Volo
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley (Royal Philharmonic)
At Last – Etta James
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Love songs through the ages
However you’re celebrating this St. Valentine’s Day — big or small, romantic or communal — we hope these playlists bring a little extra joy to the day. Here’s to love that’s joyful, faithful, and worth celebrating in every season.
Happy Valentine’s Day!