Bright Eyes Concert History

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band formed in 1995 in Omaha, Nebraska. Led by Conor Oberst, the band is known for its introspective and personal lyrics, diverse musical styles, and Conor's distinctive and emotional voice. Over the years, various musicians have contributed to the project, creating a sound that has been described as one of the most innovative and influential of the 2000s. With a dedicated fanbase and critical acclaim, Bright Eyes has released several albums and has become a staple of the indie rock genre. Their music explores themes of love, loss, depression, and heartache, and has captured the hearts of listeners around the world.

Date Concert Venue Location
Oct 04, 2001
Bright Eyes / Simon Joyner
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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Sep 08, 2001
Bright Eyes / Simon Joyner
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Schubas Tavern Chicago, Illinois, United States
Aug 24, 2001 –
Aug 26, 2001
Leeds Festival 2001
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Unknown venue Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicates for Aug 24, 2001
Aug 17, 2001
The Faint / Bright Eyes / Cursive
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Sokol Auditorium Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Jun 16, 2001
Death Cab for Cutie / Bright Eyes / Mates of State
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The Showbox Seattle, Washington, United States
May 10, 2001
Arab Strap / Bright Eyes / Bis O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London, England, United Kingdom
Show Duplicate for May 10, 2001
May 09, 2001
Arab Strap / Bright Eyes
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Wedgewood Rooms Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
May 04, 2001
Arab Strap / Bright Eyes Ronnie Scott's Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
May 03, 2001
Arab Strap / Bright Eyes The Rocket Leeds, England, United Kingdom
May 01, 2001
Arab Strap / Bright Eyes / The Idiots
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Red Box Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
Apr 21, 2001
Bright Eyes / Cursive / Sorry About Dresden / Desaparecidos
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Holy Name Fieldhouse Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Apr 06, 2001
Low / Bright Eyes Knickerbockers Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 22, 2001
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Mercury Lounge Austin, Texas, United States
Mar 21, 2001
Stephen Malkmus / Bright Eyes Gypsy Tea Room Dallas, Texas, United States
Mar 19, 2001
Bright Eyes / Azure Ray / Son, Ambulance Sokol Underground Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Mar 07, 2001
Bright Eyes / Azure Ray / Kudzu Towers Bluebird Theater Denver, Colorado, United States
Mar 03, 2001
Bright Eyes / Crooked Fingers / The Good Life / Azure Ray
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Troubadour West Hollywood, California, United States
Mar 02, 2001
Bright Eyes / Mark Eitzel / Azure Ray
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Great American Music Hall San Francisco, California, United States
Feb 23, 2001
Bright Eyes
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Imperial Inn Rapid City, South Dakota, United States
Feb 11, 2001
Bright Eyes / Son, Ambulance
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The 400 Bar Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Apr 2, 2005
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bright Eyes / The Envy Corps / Conduits
Aug 8, 2011
 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Newport Folk Festival 2005 on Aug 6, 2005 [647-small]

Newport Folk Festival 2005
Aug 6 - 7, 2005
 Newport, Rhode Island, United States
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Nov 8, 2023
 Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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Aug 8, 2011
 West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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When We Were Young Fest
Oct 29, 2022
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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When We Were Young Fest
Oct 29, 2022
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Hurricane Festival 2011
Jun 17 - 19, 2011
 Scheeßel, Lower Saxony, Germany
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Best Friends Forever 2024
Oct 11 - 13, 2024
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Best Friends Forever 2024
Oct 11 - 13, 2024
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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When We Were Young
Oct 23, 2022
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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Oct 11 - 13, 2024
 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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T In The Park 2007
Jul 6 - 8, 2007
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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T In The Park 2007
Jul 6 - 8, 2007
 Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Bright Eyes had?

Bright Eyes has had 740 concerts.

What genre is Bright Eyes?

Bright Eyes is most often considered to be Rock, Indie, Indie Rock, Folk, United States, Singer-Songwriter, Indie Pop, Folk Rock, Indie Folk, Stomp And Holler, Chamber Pop, Alternative Country, Melancholia, Anti-Folk, and Omaha Indie.

When is the next Bright Eyes concert?

The next Bright Eyes concert is on October 11, 2024 at Downtown Las Vegas Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. The bands performing are: Bright Eyes / Sunny Day Real Estate / Cap'n Jazz / The Jesus Lizard / Unwound / The Dismemberment Plan / Built to Spill / American Football / The Get Up Kids / Jawbox / Pinback / The Murder City Devils / Braid / Karate / Hot Rod Circuit / Rainer Maria / Piebald / Everyone Asked About You / The Anniversary / Algernon Cadwallader / Mannequin Pussy / Momma / Fiddlehead / Foxing / La Dispute / Drug Church / Sweet Pill / From Indian Lake / Pool Kids / Vs Self / Home is Where / Form of Rocket / Recover / Worlds Worst / Hello Mary / Bug Bath / Rocket / Phony / Boyfriend Sushi Town.

When was the last Bright Eyes concert?

The last Bright Eyes concert was on November 09, 2023 at San Fran in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand.

What setlist does Bright Eyes play live?

The songs that Bright Eyes performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the November 09, 2023 concert at San Fran in Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand:

  1. An Attempt to Tip the Scales
  2. Gold Mine Gutted
  3. We Are Nowhere and It's Now
  4. Down in a Rabbit Hole
  5. Mariana Trench
  6. I Won't Ever Be Happy Again
  7. Method Acting
  8. Jejune Stars
  9. Carmelita
  10. Forced Convalescence
  11. Ladder Song
  12. Southern State
  13. Hit the Switch
  14. Persona non grata
  15. Shell Games
  16. First Day of My Life
  17. Train Under Water
  18. Lover I Don't Have to Love
  19. Another Travelin' Song
  20. Lua

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