Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes, led by Conor Oberst with Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott, performs at 9:30 Club with Lullaby For The Working Class. The group began in 1995 as Oberst’s recording project and has since developed an extensive, emotionally direct catalog spanning more than two decades.

Bright Eyes’ music has appeared in numerous films and television programs, while its songs have been covered by artists including Lorde, The Killers, Mac Miller, Phoebe Bridgers, Jason Mraz, and beabadoobee. The band has also been sampled by Young Thug and Lil Peep.

When: Friday, October 9, 2026

Doors: 6:30 PM

Lineup: Bright Eyes with Lullaby For The Working Class

Bright Eyes: Conor Oberst began Bright Eyes as a 15-year-old recording in an Omaha basement with producer and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mogis. Mogis and composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist Nate Walcott became full members in 2006. Across its releases, Bright Eyes has created a cohesive and wide-ranging body of work reflecting changing personal and collective eras.

Community Partnership: Bright Eyes has partnered with PLUS1, with $1 from each ticket supporting the Poison Oak Project. The project works to advance equity for LGBTQ+ people, with particular emphasis on the trans community.

Tickets: Price not available. The event is marked sold out.

Ticket Policy: Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours before showtime. Tickets believed to have been purchased solely for resale may be canceled at the discretion of 9:30 Club or Ticketmaster, and purchasers may be denied future ticket purchases for I.M.P. shows.

Run Time: Not specified.

Ages: Not specified.

Venue: 9:30 Club, 815 V St. NW, Washington, DC 20001

Note: Opening acts, door times, and set times are subject to change.