Bright Eyes's 2005 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
Apr 28, 2005
Bright Eyes / The Faint

Bright Eyes / The Faint at Uptown Theater

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Uptown Theater Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Apr 08, 2005
R.E.M. / Little Birdy / Bright Eyes
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Burswood Dome Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Apr 07, 2005
Bright Eyes Fremantle Arts Centre Fremantle, Western Australia, Australia
Apr 06, 2005
R.E.M. / Little Birdy / Bright Eyes
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Perth Entertainment Centre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Apr 05, 2005
Bright Eyes Prince Bandroom St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Apr 02, 2005
Bright Eyes
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Metro Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Apr 01, 2005
R.E.M. / Little Birdy / Bright Eyes
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Sydney Entertainment Centre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 31, 2005
Bright Eyes / R.E.M. / Little Birdy
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Sydney Entertainment Centre Darling Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Mar 29, 2005
R.E.M. / Little Birdy / Bright Eyes
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Brisbane Entertainment Centre Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Mar 28, 2005
R.E.M. / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Sarah McLachlan / Missy Higgins / Gomez / Bright Eyes / Cake / Butterfly Boucher
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Entertainment Centre Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Mar 27, 2005
Bright Eyes / The Faint / Mars Black
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Millennium Center Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Mar 26, 2005
R.E.M. / The Checks / Bright Eyes
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TSB Bowl of Brooklands New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Mar 24, 2005 –
Mar 28, 2005
Bluesfest
"Bluesfest" (Byron Bay, AUS) / R.E.M. / Jack Johnson / Dave Matthews Band / Michael Franti & Spearhead / Parliament-Funkadelic / George Thorogood / John Butler Trio / Angélique Kidjo / Sarah McLachlan / Violent Femmes / Solomon Burke / Kasey Chambers / Missy Higgins / The Cat Empire / Bebel Gilberto / The Waifs / The Wailers / Bo Diddley / Gomez / Cubanismo! / The Frames / Ernest Ranglin / Jimmy Barnes / The Whitlams / The Beautiful Girls / Roy Ayers / luka bloom / Bright Eyes / Janis Ian / Cake / Fred Eaglesmith / Eric Bibb / G Love and Special Sauce / John Lee Hooker jr. / Los Mocosos / Jeff Lang / Ian Moss / Ember Swift / Nessa Morgan / Joel Turner / Tex, Don & Charlie / Mia Dyson / chris whitley / Bomba / Guy Davis / Fruit / Lalah Hathaway / Rahsaan Patterson / Gibson All Star Band / eugene hideaway bridges / Anne McCue / Ash Grunwald / Eran James / Pilate / Steve Arvey / Butterfly Boucher / Pura Fe / George Higgs / Willie "Sonny" King / Albert White / Beverley "Guitar" Watkins / Michael Gerome Browne / Vassy / The Others / Wiley Reed / Andy Cowan / The Martinez Brothers / Monkey Boy / Vasco Era / By Pass / Pete Cornelius & The DeVilles / Jez / Slim Pickens / Odessa / Lisa Hunt Band / Mason Rack / Old Man River / The Re-Mains / Ngaiire / Jack Thorncraft / James T / Scarlett Affection / Soulman / That 1 Guy / Hat Fitz / Bambi Lee Savage / Tim Piper Show all bands
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Red Devil Park Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
Show Duplicate for Mar 24, 2005
Mar 20, 2005
Bright Eyes Club Quattro Osaka, Ōsaka, Japan
Mar 18, 2005
Bright Eyes
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Liquid Room Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Mar 14, 2005
Bright Eyes / Rilo Kiley Astoria London, England, United Kingdom
Mar 13, 2005
Bright Eyes / Rilo Kiley Wulfrun Hall Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom
Mar 12, 2005
Bright Eyes / Rilo Kiley Manchester Academy 2 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Mar 11, 2005
Bright Eyes / Rilo Kiley Glasgow University Union Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mar 10, 2005
Bright Eyes / Rilo Kiley Leeds Metropolitan University, Student Union Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Roskilde Festival 2005
Jun 30 - Jul 3, 2005
 Roskilde, Zealand, Denmark
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"It's not Friendster or whatever" 😂


Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Bright Eyes
Apr 2, 2005
 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Bright Eyes / The Faint / Mars Black
May 11, 2005
 Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States
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Bright Eyes
Nov 10, 2005
 Iowa City, Iowa, United States
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Bright Eyes / Tilly And The Wall / CocoRosie
Jan 31, 2005
 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Bright Eyes / Tilly And The Wall / CocoRosie
Jan 31, 2005
 Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Bright Eyes
Jan 28, 2005
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Credit: © The Morning Call

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Feist / The Magic Numbers / Bright Eyes
Nov 14, 2005
 Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Bright Eyes
Jan 28, 2005
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Bright Eyes
Jan 28, 2005
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Credit: © The Philadelphia Inquirer

Coachella 2005 on Apr 30, 2005 [341-small]

Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Coachella 2005 on Apr 30, 2005 [342-small]

Coachella 2005
Apr 30 - May 1, 2005
 Indio, California, United States
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Newport Folk Festival 2005 on Aug 6, 2005 [646-small]

Newport Folk Festival 2005
Aug 6 - 7, 2005
 Newport, Rhode Island, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Bright Eyes had?

Bright Eyes has had 742 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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