The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack includes music by Paula Abdul, Polo & Pan and Taylor Swift. This info article contains spoilers and song details for Brett Haley’s 2026 Netflix movie. Check out Vague Visages’ Soundtracks of Cinema category for more soundtrack song listings.

People We Meet on Vacation stars Emily Bader as Poppy, a New York City-based travel writer from Ohio. Tom Blyth co-stars as Alex, the protagonist’s best friend who vacations with her once a year. The storyline follows the main protagonists as they clash and ultimately bond while dealing with personal and professional issues. Composer Keegan DeWitt (The Threesome) scored the 101-minute Netflix film; music supervisor Season Kent (You) selected the featured needle-drops. Here’s every song in People We Meet on Vacation, an adaptation of Emily Henry’s 2021 novel.

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People We Meet on Vacation Soundtrack: Every Song in the 2026 Netflix Movie

• “Nanä” by Polo & Pan (00:00:00): The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song scores the opening sequence. Poppy narrates about creating a new persona during a vacation. She reads a book at a beach.
• “Forever Your Girl” by Paula Abdul (00:10:00): Poppy travels in a vehicle with Alex. She sings along to the music. The track is featured again at 00:52:00.
• “That’s How I Got to Memphis” by Tom T. Hall (00:18:00): Poppy finishes a motel conversation with Alex. The People We Meet on Vacation music continues during a transition sequence. Poppy and Alex visit a diner.
• “Ani Kuni” by Polo & Pan (00:20:00): The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song accompanies a “This Summer” sequence. Poppy works out at a gym. The music plays from a speaker system.
• “Hang with Me” by Robyn (00:24:00): An airport sequence begins. Poppy rides down an escalator. She wears a white outfit and white sunglasses.
• “It All Feels Right” by Washed Out (00:29:00): Poppy tries to wake up Alex during an airplane scene. A transition sequence begins. Alex talks about Squamish being known as the “outdoor recreation capital of Canada.”
• “Genesis” by Grimes (00:34:00): Poppy and Alex make plans with Buck (Lukas Gage). The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song continues during a transition sequence. Poppy, Alex and Buck arrive at a camp site.
• “Esperar Pra Ver” by Evinha (00:37:00): Daisy (Madeleine Akua) invites friend to skinny dip with her. Poppy visits Buck’s tent. Alex channels “Vacation Alex” during a skinny dipping sequence.
• “I Don’t Know What I Can Save You From” by Kings of Convenience (00:44:00): Poppy and Alex arrive in Barcelona. A transition montage sequence begins. Poppy travels in a vehicle driven by Alex.
• “I Feel Like Funkin’ It Up (Extended Mix)” by Rebirth Brass Band (00:47:00): Poppy talks about a past New Orleans trip with Alex. The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song continues during a “Six Summers Ago” sequence. Alex jokes about Poppy’s itinerary.
• “Hello Hello Hello (Polo & Pan Remix)” by Remi Wolf (00:49:00): Poppy celebrates a fake engagement in New Orleans. The People We Meet on Vacation music continues during a transition montage sequence. Poppy and Alex enjoy their “honeymoon.”
• “August” by Taylor Swift (01:07:00): Poppy agrees to attend a wedding rehearsal with Alex. A transition sequence begins. Poppy arrives at the event in a yellow dress.
• “L-O-V-E (Italian Version)” by Nat King Cole (01:11:00): Alex walks away from Poppy in Barcelona. The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song continues during a “Two Summers Ago” sequence. Alex and his girlfriend, Sarah (Sarah Catherine Hook), meet Poppy and her boyfriend, Trey (Lucien Laviscount), in Tuscany, Italy.
• “Plage Isolée (Soleil Levant)” by Polo & Pan (01:15:00): Trey enjoys some pool time in Tuscany. The track plays from a speaker system. Trey talks to Poppy and describes Alex as “wet lettuce.”
• “When I Get My Hands on You” by The New Basement Tapes (01:30:00): Poppy and Alex share an intimate moment during a Barcelona hotel scene. They talk about their itinerary for the day. Poppy wears a red dress during a transition scene and then hooks up with Alex.
• “Stumblin’ In” by Cyril (01:31:00): Alex’s brother, David (Miles Heizer), marries Nam (Tommy Do) in Barcelona. The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack song continues during a reception sequence. David talks to his father, Ed (Ian Porter), and lovingly stares at Poppy.
• “X’s” by Cigarettes After Sex (01:32:00): A wedding reception sequence continues. Alex slow dances with Poppy. He worries about their future together.
• “Higher Ground (Reprise)” by ODESZA feat. Naomi Wild (01:48:00): Poppy narrates about the concept of “home.” She begins a vacation with Alex. The People We Meet on Vacation music scores the film’s final moments and end credits.

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The People We Meet on Vacation soundtrack also includes:

• “Who Says” by Dopamoon feat. Batuk
• “On the Lips” by Frankie Cosmos
• “Nantucket Island” by Willie Wright
• “Bambro Koyo Ganda” by Bonobo feat. Innov Gnawa
• “Take What’s Given” by BADBADNOTGOOD feat. Reggie
• “Cool About It” by boygenius
• “Bella Roma” by Bruno Martino

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