Ultimate St. Valentine’s Day playlist: Two moods

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

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!