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15 Of The Coolest Flash Mobs That’ll Put You In The Mood To Groove

a two-photo collage. the first shows a group of people dancing. the second is a closeup of a man playing an instrument with his mouth.

Since they first started gaining popularity, flash mobs have proven that music has the power to bring people together. They can make people dance, sing, laugh, and even cry!  

If you’ve never witnessed a flash mob in real life, don’t worry. We’ve compiled a list of some of the coolest and most-viewed flash mobs of all time. Before watching these videos, we recommend warming up your voice, grabbing tissues, and putting on some dancing shoes – don’t tell us we didn’t warn you!

1. We had to start with this amazing “Let It Go” flash mob in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. This performance will leave you “frozen” from amazement!

2. This beautiful performance of El Brindis de la Traviata de Verdi took place at the TEDxRiodelaPlata conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

3. Queen B Fans: This is for you! Watch this tribute to Beyoncé at a Target in Memphis, Tennessee.

4. Ok, this is when you’ll want to grab those tissues. Watch this Ode To Joy’s flash mob in Barcelona, Spain.

5. They will rock you – watch dozens of people singing and dancing to some of Queen’s best hits at a shopping mall in Hamburg, Germany!

6. This mariachi flash mob at La Plaza Mayor in Madrid, Spain, will make you feel Mexican!

7. Time to move those hips with this massive Waka Waka flash mob in the Netherlands!

8. This tribute to The King Of Pop in Stockholm, Sweden went viral with over 30 million views!

9. This spectacular “Grease” flash mob at the Central Station in Antwerp, Belgium, is giving us all the chills, and they’re multiplying!

10. These prisoners from a maximum-security penitentiary in the Philippines sure know how to make the most of their time!

11. The students and staff at Ohio State University have some impressive moves!

12. This amazing performance of Mamma Mia in Macedonia is perfect for all of the ABBA fans out there!

13. These people in London’s train stations sure know how to celebrate the end of lockdown!

14. If you love Beethoven then you’ll love this stunning flash mob that took place in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

15. I have a feeling that Oprah had no clue this was going to happen at a Black Eyed Peas concert in Chicago!

From airports to shopping malls, the coolest flash mobs usually happen where you least expect them. Next time you’re spending time in a public place, make sure you have a pair of dancing shoes with you! You never know…

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