Seeing Conan Gray live at the Prudential Center felt less like going to a concert and more like stepping into an entire world he built, just for the night. 

The show opened with a set from Esha Tewari, a singer-songwriter from Australia whose soft and dreamy vocals were the perfect way to ease the crowd into the night. Her gentle vocals and sweet sound created a calm atmosphere that contrasted nicely with the explosive energy that would come later with Conan’s set. Esha played guitar for nearly all of her performance and her addition to the tour was a thoughtful pairing, warming up the room in the best way. 

From the moment Conan stepped on stage, it was clear how much he genuinely loves performing. His energy was undeniable as he moved across the stage with excitement and confidence, feeding off the enthusiasm of the crowd. The entire show leaned heavily into a seaside, nautical-like theme that gave the concert a playful, almost storybook-like feel. And fans embraced it wholeheartedly, many showing up wearing sailor hats or outfits in red, white, and blue, turning the audience into part of the visual experience. 

The set design, too, was whimsical and gorgeous. Conan rode onto the stage on a tricycle, matching the quirky charm of the set. A windswept wheat field lined the majority of the design, meeting a clear blue sky filled with fluffy white clouds. Even the stage itself featured a prominent wishbone design, tying into the tour’s name and giving the whole production a cohesive visual identity. 

One of the first memorable moments came early in the show when Conan performed “Care,” the third song on the setlist. When the crowd reached the lyric, “And we felt like strangers in February,” the arena erupted as everyone shouted the words back at him. It was especially fitting considering the concert was actually happening in February. It was one of those spontaneous moments where the audience and artist felt completely in sync.

The setlist was carefully arranged and felt very intentional, almost like it was guiding the audience through a narrative. Songs flowed naturally into one another, building emotional highs and quiet, reflective moments along the way. You could tell there was a lot of thought put into the pacing and storytelling of the concert. 

Seeing Conan Gray live somehow exceeded any expectations I had previously (which, for the record, were incredibly high already). His vocals were incredible and each song performance sounded just like, if not better than, the studio recordings. Conan has a rawness and emotion in his live voice that adds an entirely new dimension to his music. Between songs, Conan shared short moments of gratitude and made the arena feel surprisingly intimate despite being filled with 18,000 fans. 

By the end of the night, it felt like I had spent a few hours inside Conan Gray’s own imagination, somewhere between a summer afternoon and a nostalgic daydream. It was colorful, emotional, exciting, nostalgic, and completely unforgettable, all at the same time. If you ever have the chance to see Conan Gray live, I truly can’t recommend it enough.