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Bright Eyes full album shows announced

Posted by Loren on December 13, 2025

Bright Eyes full album shows announced
photo by Nik Freitas

Bright Eyes will play three cross-country dates celebrating the 21st annniversary of their albums I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning and Digital Ash in a Digital Urn, stopping in New York, Colorado, and California in mid 2026.

Tilly and the Wall will perform at Red Rocks, The Moldy Peaches at Hollywood Bowl, and Built To Spill at Forest Hills Stadium, with each support band playing in the middle between Bright Eyes' dual album sets.

Bright Eyes Anniversary Shows

Wednesday, May 6 - Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO #

Saturday, May 23 - Hollywood Bowl - Los Angeles, CA *

Saturday, June 6 - Forest Hills Stadium - Queens, NYC @

# - with Tilly and the Wall

* - with The Moldy Peaches

@ - with Built To Spill

Bright Eyes full album shows announced
photo by Nik Freitas

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