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The Sunset Shows

The Sunset Shows tour was Conan Gray’s very first headlining concert tour, marking a major turning point in his career as he transitioned from a YouTube creator into a global pop artist. The tour supported his debut EP Sunset Season, which was released in November 2018 and introduced fans to his signature style of emotional, nostalgic indie-pop.

Beginning on March 10, 2019, in Seattle at The Crocodile, the tour travelled across North America and continued into Europe, running until April 2019 (with additional dates extending into May). Unlike his later arena tours, The Sunset Shows took place in small, intimate venues, often holding only a few hundred people. This created a deeply personal atmosphere where fans could connect closely with Conan and his music, making each performance feel raw and authentic.

The tour featured Norwegian indie-pop artist girl in red as the main opening act, adding to the emotional and alternative vibe of the shows. Together, they helped shape the tour’s identity as a safe space for young fans navigating identity, love, and growing up. The setlist for The Sunset Shows focused heavily on Sunset Season, with fan-favourite tracks such as “Generation Why,” “Greek God,” “Lookalike,” “Idle Town,” and “Crush Culture.” These songs captured themes of loneliness, self-discovery, and teenage angst, which resonated strongly with audiences. Many shows also included “The Other Side” and “Grow,” alongside occasional surprises like a cover of “Sk8er Boi.”

What made the tour especially memorable was its simplicity. There were no massive stage productions or elaborate visuals—just Conan, his guitar or microphone, and soft lighting that matched the emotional tone of the music. This minimalistic approach allowed the focus to remain entirely on the lyrics and the connection between artist and audience. Fans often sang every word back to him, creating a powerful sense of community that would later inspire the name of his next tour, the Comfort Crowd Tour.

The Sunset Shows tour ultimately laid the foundation for Conan Gray’s future success. It proved his ability to sell out shows, build a loyal fanbase, and deliver emotionally impactful live performances. While later tours would become larger and more polished, many fans continue to look back on The Sunset Shows as a defining era—one that captured the vulnerability and authenticity that first made people fall in love with his music.

In many ways, The Sunset Shows represents the beginning of Conan Gray as we know him today: honest, emotional, and deeply connected to his audience.

Setlist

The Other Side

Crush Culture

Generation Why

I Know a Place

Lovesick Boys

Grow

Greek God

Lookalike

Idle Town

Tour Dates