‘Souvenirs’ To Celebrate John Prine’s 80th Birthday At The Chicago Theatre In October

By Music Mecca on May 27, 2026

On October 8th, 2026 at The Chicago Theatre, Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine will commemorate Prine’s life and legacy alongside a community of artists performing their favorite songs of his, paying tribute to an immortal body of work that has inspired, comforted and connected generations.

Backed by Prine’s longtime live band, the initial lineup includes host and performer John C. Reilly, along with Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff, Amos Lee, Andrew Sa, Briscoe, Jon Langford, Josh Ritter, Joy Oladokun, Kathleen Edwards, Margo Price, Noeline Hofmann, Ratboys, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Earle, The Cactus Blossoms, The Sullivan Sisters and a host of other folks that they can’t quite mention just yet.

Additional events over the dates of October 8th through the 11th will be revealed in the coming weeks and months, with proceeds from Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine benefiting the Hello in There Foundation’s ongoing grant-making in his memory.

Since the Prine family created the Hello in There Foundation in 2021, it has provided nearly $1.4 million in community grants to more than 100 organizations. Addressing issues like food insecurity, housing, mental health, immigrant and refugee justice, addiction recovery and more, the Foundation and its upcoming celebrations will mirror the generosity and gratitude that Prine upheld, encapsulating his belief that every life is worth singing about, and the understanding that music, at its best, is an act of community.

To learn more about the Hello in There Foundation, click here.