Impromptu mobs are a great way to get people out of their everyday rituals and to allow them to see something they dont get to regularly -- plus, the Internet loves them.
Flash mobs have quickly become a guaranteed Web sensation and almost every attempt at an impromptu performance goes viral. All you need is a handful of cameras, and with everyone and their mother having a phone with a camera these days, it isn't hard to capture one of these events.
Whether the point of the flash mob is to get a message across or to simply put a smile on the faces of strangers, it works. Companies are even starting to perform their own flash mobs just to promote a new product or clothing line. One video even shows a group of half-naked models with painted-on clothing walking through London.
55 Impromptu Flash Mobs
54
Flash Dance Videos
Trend Hunter’s Kevin Young Discusses the Best Flash Routines
53
Literal Flash Mobs
Naked Models With Painted on Clothing Strut Through Oxford Circus
52
21,000 Person Guerrilla Dances
Oprah Flash Mob Kickoff Party on Chicago's Magnificent Mile
51
Mad Hatter Flash Mobs
Disney Promos Tom Binns' 'Alice in Wonderland' Jewelry Line
50
Webcam Dance Virals
These Apple Store Dancers are Getting Plenty of Attention on the Internet
49
Extreme Flash Mob Proposals
The Howie Mandel Mobbed Show Helps a Groom Pop the Question
48
Pants-Free Flash Mobs
Improv Everywhere Sparks Chaos With 9th Annual Event
47
Viral Video Nuptials
Couple Gets Hitched in a Flash Mob Wedding
46
Lady Gaga Dance Battles
Check Out the Fabulous Sydney Harbor Dance-Off Flash Mob
45
Super-Choreographed Flash Mobs
VTM and LDV United Bring 'The Sound of Music' to Belgium
44
Viral Real-Life Commercials
Verizon Network Heads to the Slopes to Flash Mob a Snowboarder
43
Jedi Flash Mob Fights
The Star Wars Freeze Battle Promotes the Latest Star Wars MMORPG
42
Fainting Flash Mobs
The 'Worst Breath in the World' Had People Falling Over for Miles
41
Massive Tribute Flash Mobs
12,000 Fans in Mexico City Celebrate Michael Jackson's Birthday
40
Flash Mob Activism
Swiss Flashmobs Demonstrate Possibilities of Nuclear Plant Meltdown
39
Ghostbusting Flash Mobs
Ghostbuster Improv Takes Over the New York City Public Library
38
Gagafied Mass Medleys
The Madrid Flash Mob Performs Lady Gaga's Top Hits
37
Impromptu 90s Traffic Dances
The Hammer Pants Flash Mob Strikes Santa Monica Blvd
36
Commemorative Flash Mobs
Michael Jackson Fans Gather in SF to Dance the Night Away
35
Musical at a Mall
Thes Latest From Improv Everywhere
34
Landmark Dance Tributes
Paris Flash Mob Gets Sexy Under the Eiffel Tower to David Guetta
33
Guerrilla Flash Mob Campaigns
Synchronized Dancing at London Liverpool Street for T-Mobile
32
College Flash Raves
College Of Charleston Students Relieve Exam Stress En Masse
31
Time-Traveling Music Videos
OK GO 'End Love' Video is a Chromatic Stop-Motion Flash Mob
30
Supermodel Flash Mobs
Gisele Bundchen Helps Launch SKY High Definition
29
Flash Mob Bubble Baths
This Bubble Fight in Times Square Gets Strangers Clean
28
Flash Mob Sleepovers
The Creative 'IKEA Slumber Party' Publicity Stunt
27
Guerrilla Musical Theater 2
Flash Mob for Lastminute.com
26
Clone Flash Mobs
The Melbourne Fringe Festival Features 'Take Off Your Skin'
25
Hammer Pants Flash Mobs
LA Store is Rushed by Dancers in Golden Pants
24
Naked Public Fountain Parades
The Nude Rendition of Wagner's 'The Ring' Opens an Opera Festival
23
Ceremonial Guerrilla Dance
Flash Mob Michael Jackson Tributes in Stockholm, Sweden
22
Choreographed Airline Stunts
The American Airlines Los Angeles Flash Mob Stuns Passersby
21
Kiddie Dance Battles
H & M Kids Flash Mob Invades Union Square in San Francisco
20
Vegas Flash Mobs
Phamous Planet Hollywood Flashmob Takes Gamblers by Surprise
19
Karaoke Flash Mobs
T-Mobile Gathers 13,000 to Sing in London
18
Sports Star Flash Mobs
The LeBron James Flash Mob is an Attempt to Keep the King in Cleveland
17
Taking Pranks Global
Improv Anywhere Launches UrbanPrankster.com
16
Fan-Frenzy Flash Mobs
The Budwieser 2012 Super Bowl Commercial is a Surprise for the Ages
15
Corporate Flash Mobs
Media Markt Turns Delivery Into Publicity
14
Social Network Sci-Fi Duels
Newmindspace Organizes the World's Biggest Lightsaber Battle
13
Dot Com Reality Shows
Crucial Pictures Creates an Epic Trend Hunter Promo Video
12
Extreme Musical Marriage Requests
The Michael Jackson Flash Mob Proposal Goes to Great Lengths
11
Massive Office Flash Mobs
Twitter Rejoices Over Justin Bieber's 25 Million Followers With a Dance
10
Subtlemobing
Subtlemob Flash Mobbing Gives a Deeper Feeling of Participation
9
Retro Revival Flash Mobs
'Big Art for Little Minds' Recreates Woodstock in Toronto
8
Viral Video Proposals
The 'Proof That We are Soul Mates' Clip by Drake Martinet is Adorable
7
Elfish Flashmobs
It's Elf Yourself, Live from Union Square in New York City
6
Socially Networked Crime Sprees
Police Warn About Theft by Flash Robs
5
Flash Mob Politics
Egyptian Protests Threatened by Social Media Shut-Downs
4
Flash Mob Tax Protests
US Uncut Amuses and Confuses B of A Employees with 'Pay Up' Performance
3
Impromptu in-Flight Performances
Dancers in Flight: Runaway Fly Mob Takes to the Sky
2
Flamboyant Flash Mob Movies
The 'Step Up Revolution' Trailer is Clearly Pop Culture-Inspired
1
Daring Diva-Inspired Mobs
Respect DC Sings Classic Aretha Franklin Song in Local WalMart
Related Ideas
AI-Driven Video Generation Platforms
Cadbury Launches the a Cheer for Every Volunteer Campaign
Branded AI-Generated Short Films
KFC Philippines Captures Attention with AI-Generated Films
Spontaneous Summer Picnics
Absolut Vodka & Sprite's HANGOUT-OF-HOME Inspires Unplanned Gatherings
AI Social Hubs
Promptzone is an Online Space for Curious Minds to Connect and Share Ideas
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
Beer-Pouring Party Billboards
JUBEL Made a Billboard That Pours Pints Invites People in to Party
Parisian Airport Pop-Ups
Moët Hennessy's Paris Concept Event Featured Travel Exclusives
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
CGI-Created Fashion Campaigns
Coach's Find Your Courage Campaign Stars Virtual Human imma
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Notebook-Equipped Smartphone Accessories
The MOFT Snap Flow Keeps Pen, Paper and More on Hand
Fandom-Friendly Campaigns
WhatsApp & Netflix Unite for a Squid Game Fandom Celebration
Box-Office-Themed Travel Pop-Ups
Intrepid x TIFF Host an Experiential Travel Activation
Convention-Challenging AC Campaigns
Samsung's WindFree Ad Stars a Savvy Grandma-Fluencer
Whisky-Filled Stockings
Fireball's Slappable Whisky Stocking Helps to Alleviate Holiday Stress
Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Ups
Chips Ahoy! Pop-Up to Serve Free Ice Cream in NYC
Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
ASOS 'Inspired By' Delivers Non-Traditional Inspiration to Style-Seekers
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Productivity Enhancing Tools
The MOFT Snap Flow is a Sleek Portable Focus Tool
Urban Sneaker-Inspired Exhibits
Museum of Graffiti Introduces the Sneaker Stories Pop-Up Exhibit
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Live Shopping Flagships
Outlandish's Santa Monica Location Supports Live Social Media Shopping
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Express Beauty Festival Activations
Festival-Goers Can Experience imPRESS NO GLUE at Governors Bar
Social Video Reaction Apps
The 'Seen' App Lets Users Capture Footage of Themselves Viewing Content
Neighborhood-Inspired Campaigns
Kotn's F/W 2024 Collection is Released with a Witty Short-Film
Shoppable CPG Ads
Instacart-Powered Shoppable Video Ads are Coming to YouTube
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Custom Inspirational Quotes
Muse Combines Quotes with Creative Themes for Social Media
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Meetup-Encouraging Social Networks
The 'Mozi' Private Social Network Facilitates IRL Meetings
Super Bowl Drive-Thru Commercials
Taco Bell Debuts Its Live Más Drive-Thru Cams Campaign
Mindfulness-Promoting Walking Clubs
Self Space's Walk Club is an Exercise in Mindfulness
Viral Video Databases
Viral Ideas Offers Inspiration for a Content Creator's Next Big Video
Iconic Vacation Itineraries
Intrepid Travel Launches Epic Vacays Inspired by Blockbuster Films
Daily Motivation Apps
'Motivation' is an Empowering App Helping People Make the Most of Their Days
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Social Media Notes Expansions
TikTok Notes Puts Text and Images to the Forefront of Social Sharing
Comedic Apparel Campaigns
Kevin Hart and Druski Launch the Fabletics 'Don Pant' with a Short Film
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Social Shopping Apps
Locker Helps Users Organize, Share, and Earn from Online Wishlists.
AI Viral Video Makers
AIVideo Creates Viral Videos With Just a Prompt
Desktop GIF Displayers
The Cyber Cube is Bringing 2D mages to Life
Marketing Idea Generators
Thunderbucket Provides Marketing Ideas and Observations at Speed
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Experiential Giveaway Pop-Ups
The Moment Shop Helps AIR MILES Members Bring Experiences to Life
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Nostalgic Long-Form Infomercials
Mint Mobile's 'Mintfomercial' Offers Humor and Nostalgia
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
Tom Ford Allows Consumers to Seamlessly Shop Its Spring 2024 RTW
Interactive Influencer Features
YouTube's New 'Hype' Feature Allows Viewers to Share in Success
Text-Prompted AI Videos
Sora AI Creates Minute-Long Videos with a Text Prompt
Automated Video Creators
Turns Text into Faceless Videos with Cliplama for Tiktok and Reels
Online Lifestyle-Inspired Street Festivals
The Xiaohongshu Street Life Festival is Exciting
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
Swipable Curated Ad Inspiration
Swipify Lets Users Swipe Through the Latest Ad Campaigns
Counter-Loneliness Social Spaces
Flash Pack Launches the 'Friendship Corner' in New York
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Community-Focused Movie Screenings
'Join or Die' Screenings Aims to Foster Real-Life Connections
Next-Generation Mall Campaigns
Simon's Meet Me @themall Targets Gen Z Shoppers
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Instant Photo Roast Generators
Zinger Turns Your Photos into Funny Roasts for Online Sharing
Fitness Ad-Managing Services
The Momence Ads Manager Promises to Streamline Marketing Processes
Influencer-Based Gaming Activations
Niantic Taps Google to Recruit Creators for Pokémon GO Fest
In-App Face Swaps
SwapMyFace Lets Users Insert Their Own Faces into Any Picture from the Web
Motivational Push-Up Apps
Pushup Quest Makes Push-Ups More Engaging
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Feline Meme Makers
Cat Meme Material Download Caters to Japan's Budding Meme Culture
Hybrid Dance Apps
Zumba Fitness Has Launched the Inaugural Zumba App
Friendship-Focused Election Campaigns
Flash Pack Has Introduced The Friendship Bus
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Thoughtful Conversation Cards
Lumitory's Conversation Cards Offer Thought-Provoking Prompts
Language App Pop-Ups
Duolingo Hosted an Interactive Street Society Event in Soho
Influencer-Starring Car Commercials
Toyota's New Short Film Seeks to Resonate with Gen Z Customers
Youth Movement Competitions
The PLEZi Absurdly Good Games Encourages Summer Activity
AI-Powered Notetaker Apps
'Mumble Note' Turns Fleeting Thoughts into Actionable Notes
AI Social Caption Generators
Submagic Can Create Compelling Captions in Minutes
Spontaneous Chat Room Meetups
RandCall Offers 1V1 Calls with Other Young People
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Hidden Social App Mini-Games
Instagram Entices Users with Hidden Games in Their DMs
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
AI Video Summarization Tools
Minimemo Can Transcribe and Pull Insights from Short Videos
Promotional Ramen Campaigns
Nongshim Creates a Dance Challenge to Promote its New Ramen Products
Social Vlogging Apps
Shortake Let's Users Capture a Few Moments Every Day
Friend-Finding Dinners
Timeleft Fights Big-City Loneliness by Matching Strangers for Dinner
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Inspirational Learning Management Tools
'Get Inspired' Offers Digestible Snippets of Content
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Gamified Office Worker Exercises
Crouch Beat Encourages Workers to Get Up and Moving
Skate Culture Initiatives
The Bunt Jam Hosted By Vans Celebrates Toronto's Skateboard Community
Job-Themed Obstacle Courses
Mike's Jobstacle Course Challenges People to Experience "Easy" Work
Social Gathering-Scheduling Apps
Tecatita Light Debuts the Convenience-Focused Momentitos App
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Streamlined Job Application Tools
Flash Apply Saves Candidates Time and Energy
Engaging Customer Conversion Tools
FacePop Humanizes Customer Interactions Through Video
Mystery Search Engines
Mystery Search Shows You the Question of the Person Before You
Conversation-Starting Prompt Decks
Mingler Has Engaging Conversation Starters for Every Topic
Personalized Card Creators
Moimoi Lets Users Craft Custom Cards to Capture and Share Their Lives
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Music-Focused Social Media
Musicboard is a Place for Music Lovers to Unite
Social Sticker Features
Instagram Unveils the New Sticker Features for Stories and Other Content
Mother's Day Pop-Up Events
Robson Street Business Association Teams Up with Inky’s Flower Truck
Viral Content Amplifiers
CapUp Helps Creators Get Their Videos More Views in a Single Tap
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
Light Garden Installations
Imaginarium360 is an Immersive Walkthrough Garden Event
Explorative Entrepreneur Ideas
Hustle Momumtum Invites You to Discover and Launch Side Hustles
Subtle Marketing Pop-Ups
FOMO Nudge Encourages Users to Buy with Subtle Pop-Ups
Custom AI Charades
This App Can Generate Fun Categories and Ideas Within Minutes
Card Game Enhancers
Robeeto Adds Surprise Events to Uno for a Fun, Dynamic Gaming Experience
Novelty Polling Websites
Funnypoll Gives Users a Quick Laugh in an Often Overwhelming Online Space
Intellectually Stimulating Social Media
Maven Goes Back to Basics with Traditional Algorithms
AI Social Media Enhancement
Attract AI Elevates Charm on Social Media with a Few Taps
Community Borrowing Apps
Borrow Encourages Neighbours to Interact and Share
Bee-Saving Report Tools
Swarmed Connects People With Bee Keepers to Save Swarms of Bees
Membership-Based Community Engagement
The Lamp App Uses Technology to Promote Community Giving
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Interactive Presentation Polls
MeetMoji Uses AI to Create Engaging and Interactive Meetings
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Efficient Fact Generators
Facts Generator Can Produce Interesting Facts About Any Subject
Phone-Based User-Targeted Campaigns
PlugSMS Helps Users Launch Campaigns From Their Phones
Personalized Game Show Generators
Quizado Lets You Host Your Own Family Feud-Style Game Nights
Iconically Located Wedding Pop-Ups
Couples Can Wed in Times Square This Valentine's Day
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
Re-Imagined Adult Party Games
Fluttr Spin the Bottle Features 150 Naughty Challenges
TV-Specific Pop Informants
COVER Emerges as the Essential App for TV Show Aficionados
Gamified Inspiration Networks
Dailycrowds Gamifies Social Interaction for Motivation and Insights
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Social Media Visibility Boosting
Instagram hashtags is a Free Service to Enhance Your Instagram
Surprising Romantic Inspiration
Love Fuel Offers 450 Ideas to Liven Up a Relationship
Community-Driven Public Maps
Happy Face Local Updates Allows Users to Comment on Neighborhood Maps