Bright Eyes

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating

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105

critic concert
reviews

Last 12 Months Rating

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critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 105 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Bright Eyes is rated as an impressive live performer, with many notable strengths. Bright Eyes concert reviews describe live shows and performances as extraordinary, joyous, whimsical, emotional, poetic, magical, and flawless.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Bright Eyes concerts? Bright Eyes concerts usually last from one hour to three hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book Bright Eyes? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for Bright Eyes range from $40,000 - $75,000, with Bright Eyes's current estimated booking fee to be around $40,000.

On tour

O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, United Kingdom (June 25); Doornroosje, Nijmegen, Netherlands (June 27); Fabrik, Hamburg, Germany (June 28); Roskilde, Roskilde Festival, Denmark (June 28); Huxleys Neue Welt, Berlin, Germany (June 29); Rockefeller Music Hall, Oslo, Norway (July 1); Fållan, Stockholm, Sweden (July 2); Werchter, Werchter, Belgium (July 3); Amsterdamse Bostheater, Amsterdam, Netherlands (July 6); Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne, Germany (July 7); Espacio Mad Cool, Madrid, Spain (July 10); Passeio Marítimo de Algés, Algés, Portugal (July 10); McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, Portland, United States (August 28); Malkin Bowl, Vancouver, Canada (August 29); Seattle Center, Seattle, United States (August 30)

Festivals in 2025

Rock Werchter 2025

July 3 - 6, 2025

Mad Cool Festival 2025

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Omaha, United States (1995 - present)

Bio

Bright Eyes is an indie rock band consisting mainly of American singer, guitarist, and songwriter Conor Oberst. Bright Eyes also features multi-instrumentalist/producer Mike Mogis, keyboard player Nate Walcott and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha, Nebraska, United States' indie music scene.

Has Performed With

The Faint, Jenny and Johnny, CocoRosie

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts STL (USA)

March 25, 2025

Bright Eyes arrived in St. Louis on Saturday night, deep into their 2025 tour supporting Five Dice, All Threes, their September 2024 release.

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New Noise Magazine (USA)

March 24, 2025

Bright Eyes and Hurray for the Riff Raff at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, OK

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Strange Carolinas (USA)

March 19, 2025

Last Tuesday, Bright Eyes kicked off the first of two nights at The Orange Peel in Asheville, North Carolina, touring their 2024 release

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

January 27, 2025

Depending on who you ask, Bright Eyes are either the kind of band who you’ll travel around the countryside to see repeatedly, or they’re the kind of band whose live performances made you dislike the band — or worse, feel like the musician onstage should take a break from performing.

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

November 8, 2023

It’s been a long time, but 18 years after their NZ debut, Bright Eyes have returned to Auckland bringing their aptly-named For The First Time In Forever Tour to the Powerstation. There was a chill in the air but the vibe was warm as fans began filling up the venerable venue.

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