Phoebe Bridgers Performs Prine Cover at Chase Center
The singer performed Summer's End during her October 27 set as part of The Lost Tour 2026.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Holiday Music
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Fans at the Chase Center on October 27 saw Phoebe Bridgers perform a live cover of John Prine's song Summer's End. The performance took place near the conclusion of her main set during The Lost Tour 2026.
Why it matters
The performance marked a notable moment for longtime followers of the singer as she incorporated the 2018 folk track into her current tour. The concert required all attendees to secure their mobile devices inside Yondr pouches for the duration of the show.
The Los Angeles-based artist is playing two shows at the Chase Center compared to a three-show run scheduled at the Intuit Dome starting October 30. Whether the song will remain a permanent addition to the setlist is not yet known.
The players
Phoebe Bridgers
The singer-songwriter is currently performing in San Francisco as part of her 2026 tour.
John Prine
The late folk musician co-wrote the track Summer's End, which appeared on his final 2018 studio album.
Chase Center
The Mission Bay arena is hosting the singer for two nights of The Lost Tour 2026.
The details
Bridgers moved into the cover of Summer's End immediately following I Can't Wait and preceded the song Kyoto. The track, originally co-written by John Prine and Pat McLaughlin for the 2018 album The Tree Of Forgiveness, had previously been released by Bridgers as part of a 2021 Spotify Singles collection. Audience members at the Chase Center were required to lock their phones in Yondr pouches throughout the concert.
Timeline
2018: Summer's End appeared on John Prine's final album.
April 10, 2020: Bridgers performed Summer's End on a Pitchfork livestream.
March 2021: Bridgers released a Spotify Singles version of the song.
October 27, 2026: Bridgers performed the live concert debut of the cover.
October 28, 2026: Bridgers performs a second show at Chase Center.
Across the Bay
The concert follows the industry trend of utilizing Yondr technology to mandate phone-free experiences for live audiences. This approach mirrors policies adopted by major venues across the Bay Area to limit recording during intimate tour sets.
If you are attending the second show at the Chase Center on October 28, expect to secure your phone in a provided pouch upon entry. Plan for standard Mission Bay event traffic as crowds arrive for the final San Francisco date.
The takeaway
The performance highlights a rare live outing for the singer's 2021 cover of the Prine classic. Track the artist's setlist updates as The Lost Tour 2026 moves toward the Intuit Dome on October 30.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JamBase.
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