Mac DeMarco Brought Humor, Heart, and a Sold-Out Finale to Humphreys by the Bay
The final night of Mac DeMarco’s recent tour felt less like a concert and more like a gathering of old friends. Playing to a sold-out crowd at Humphreys Concerts by the Bay in San Diego, DeMarco delivered an unforgettable evening filled with fan requests, nonstop jokes, beloved classics, and one final emotional sendoff.
From the moment he stepped on stage, DeMarco’s trademark humor was on full display. Throughout the night, he kept the audience laughing with a steady stream of off-the-cuff jokes aimed at everything from the city of San Diego to the venue itself. At one point, he jokingly suggested that guests staying at the adjacent hotel were probably less than thrilled about the volume of the sold-out show taking place just outside their windows. His playful references to “Sandiegans” and “Humphreys” became recurring punchlines that kept the crowd entertained between songs.
One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when DeMarco opened the floor to audience requests. Fans quickly began shouting out song titles, with many calling for “On the Square.” Responding to the overwhelming demand, he happily obliged, turning the fan-favorite track into one of the night's standout performances. The crowd sang along loudly, creating one of many communal moments that defined the concert.
The audience's enthusiasm extended beyond song requests. When fans jokingly asked DeMarco to take off his shirt, he responded with a classic Mac-style punchline, quipping that if people really wanted that, he would rather be taxidermy and sell pieces of his skin for $2,500. The bizarre joke launched an ongoing taxidermy-themed comedy routine that resurfaced repeatedly throughout the night, drawing laughter from every corner of the venue.
Beyond the humor, the music remained the true centerpiece. DeMarco treated fans to a setlist packed with songs spanning his celebrated catalog, performing many of the tracks that helped establish him as one of indie music’s most beloved artists. Fans danced throughout the venue and sang nearly every lyric back to the stage, transforming the intimate waterfront amphitheater into one giant chorus.
Adding to the unique atmosphere was the stunning waterfront setting. While thousands packed the sold-out venue, dozens of additional fans gathered in boats and kayaks floating in the bay just beyond the stage. The sight of concertgoers watching from the water created a distinctly San Diego backdrop and highlighted the special appeal of Humphreys’ bayside location.
The excitement extended well beyond the performance itself. Merchandise lines stretched throughout the venue before the show and reappeared immediately after the final notes, with fans eager to take home a souvenir from the tour's closing night. The long waits only emphasized the significance of the event as the last stop on DeMarco’s recent run of dates.
As the evening drew to a close, DeMarco returned to the stage for an encore that featured two of his most beloved songs, “Chamber of Reflection” and “My Kind of Woman.” Both tracks were met with deafening sing-alongs from the audience, who clearly were not ready for the night to end. But DeMarco had one final surprise.
After what seemed like a farewell, he performed one more song, “Nobody,” introducing it as his favorite song. The heartfelt performance served as a fitting conclusion to the tour, bringing a more reflective tone to an evening filled with laughter and celebration. As fans sang along one last time, the significance of the moment settled over the waterfront venue.
By the time the final notes faded into the San Diego night, it was clear that Mac DeMarco’s sold-out Humphreys by the Bay performance had delivered everything fans could have hoped for: humor, spontaneity, fan interaction, classic songs, and an unforgettable finale. Whether watching from a seat inside the venue or floating in a kayak just beyond the stage, concertgoers witnessed a memorable closing chapter to a tour that ended exactly the way a Mac DeMarco show should—with plenty of laughs and one last song shared among friends.
Beyond the jokes and fan requests, the evening carried a distinctly romantic mood, with love songs, heartfelt sing-alongs, and an atmosphere of genuine connection making it one of the most emotional and memorable nights of the tour.
SETLIST
Shining
For the First Time
Sweeter
On the Level
Phantom
Salad Days
Punishment
The Stars Keep On Calling My Name
20191009 I Like Her
Rock and Roll
Finally Alone
Still Beating
Passing Out Pieces
Home
No Other Heart
Terror
Rock and Roll Night Club
Heart to Heart
Little Dogs March
Ode to Viceroy
One More Love Song
Another One
Rooster
Freaking Out the Neighborhood
Holy
On the Square
She's Really All I Need
20200817 Proud True Toyota
20200816 She Want the Sandwich
This Old Dog
Moonlight on the River
Chamber of Reflection
My Kind of Woman
Nobody
Coverage by Veronica Potes // Instagram: @veropoteart
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