Announcing Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine Birthday Celebration Announced

A special event has been anounced to celebrate what would have been John Prine's 80th birthday. The Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine event will be taking place at the Chicago Theatre on October 8th.

Here is the official announcement: If our beloved John Prine were still with us in 2026, he would turn 80 years old this fall, and would be doing exactly what he did throughout his five-decade career: giving freely of his time, wisdom, humor, advice and kindness.

Those who knew him best would add that above all, he was someone who built community wherever he went, and now, the Prine Family and the Hello in There Foundation invite fans to celebrate each other, as well as the man, the music and the connections that continue to bind us closer together.

On October 8th, 2026 at The Chicago Theatre, Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine will commemorate John's life and legacy alongside a community of artists performing their favorite Prine songs, 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 we 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 grantmaking 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.

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