Conan flys through his opening set like nobody’s buisiness!

Conan Gray — https://www.conangray.com — headlined the March 4, 2026 stop of the Wishbone World Tour at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh with a full arena production supporting his fourth studio album Wishbone, released August 15, 2025 through Republic Records. Gray’s career has progressed from bedroom songwriter to multi-platinum pop artist with a catalog that includes Sunset Season (2018), Kid Krow (2020), Superache (2022), Found Heaven (2024), and Wishbone (2025). The Wishbone World Tour began February 19, 2026 in Minneapolis and runs roughly forty-two arena dates across North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand before concluding in Perth on October 8, 2026. (Wikipedia) In Raleigh, Gray delivered a theatrical set built around large projection screens, multi-level staging, stylized costume changes designed by Katie Qian, and narrative visuals drawn from the album’s imagery. The setlist blended new material including “This Song,” “Vodka Cranberry,” and “Caramel” with defining songs from earlier releases such as “Heather,” “Maniac,” and “People Watching,” all of which the arena crowd sang loudly from the opening chorus. A fan participation moment in which an audience member joins Gray onstage to break a ceremonial wishbone has become a signature feature of the tour. The merchandise line centered on the Wishboneaesthetic with illustrated hoodies, pajama-themed apparel inspired by the earlier Wishbone Pajama Show, posters, and deluxe vinyl editions of the album. Gray has earned multiple platinum certifications and broad international chart success while also supporting youth mental-health awareness and LGBTQ community initiatives throughout his career. Latest release: https://open.spotify.com/album/0W3zvK4X8kqVh4qvM0Y7zM

Conan Gray

Esha Tewari — https://www.eshatewari.com — opened the Raleigh performance with a focused set that introduced arena audiences to the emerging indie-pop songwriter who has been gaining attention through streaming platforms and social media. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter built her reputation through emotionally direct bedroom-pop recordings including the projects I Can (2024), Wraith (2025), and the EP What Makes a Girl released in December 2025 through Alta Music Group and associated Atlantic partnerships. (Apple Music – Web Player) Her catalog combines indie pop, alternative folk, and minimalist singer-songwriter arrangements, and that aesthetic translated effectively to the arena setting in Raleigh through a restrained stage setup that emphasized voice, lyrics, and a tight touring band rather than large production elements. Songs such as “In Twos,” “you were mine,” and “About Me” drew a strong response from younger fans already familiar with her catalog, while others in the crowd discovered her in real time as the opening act for all dates of the Wishbone World Tour. The merchandise stand featured vinyl pressings of What Makes a Girl, lyric-printed shirts, and illustrated posters tied to the EP’s visual identity. Tewari’s songwriting often centers on identity, relationships, and coming-of-age themes, and she has supported youth arts programs and emerging musician initiatives in Australia while building a growing international audience. Her presence on this 2026 arena tour places her in front of large crowds across North America, Europe, and Australia while expanding the reach of a catalog that continues to develop quickly. Latest release: https://open.spotify.com/album/4EhxBdweaNorJI0fvl3FrQ

Esha Tewari