Bright Eyes are active in 2024 with a fall 2026 US tour announced, following a recent live stream of their final 'Wide Awake'/'Digital Ash' show and a canceled Forest Hills Stadium performance due to extreme weather. Conor Oberst has discussed personal challenges and difficulties writing during the Trump era, while the band continues to engage with new collaborations and archival releases. Phoebe Bridgers joined them for a live performance of 'Lua' in Nashville, and a tribute album featuring Bright Eyes and The Lumineers was recently released.