David Byrne

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Critics Consensus

Based on 230 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Byrne is rated as an almost perfect live performer, phenomenal in almost every aspect. David Byrne concert reviews describe live shows and performances as artful, amazing, dynamic, memorable, joyous, innovative, and maximalist. David Byrne is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 1% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are David Byrne concerts? David Byrne concerts usually last from one and a half hours to up to over two hours long.

How much to book?

How much does it cost to book David Byrne? To hire for a live performance or concert, the booking fees for David Byrne range from $70,000 - $500,000, with David Byrne's current estimated booking fee to be around $300,000.

On tour

Rockhal, Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg (February 26); The Hall, Dübendorf, Switzerland (February 27); Utilita Arena, Cardiff, United Kingdom (March 2); Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom (March 3); Hammersmith Apollo, London, United Kingdom (March 4); SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, United Kingdom (March 6); SEC Armadillo, Glasgow, United Kingdom (March 7); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (March 9); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (March 10); O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom (March 11); 3 Arena, Dublin, Ireland (March 13); Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom (March 15); Eventim Apollo, London, United Kingdom (March 16); The Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver, Canada (April 4); Keller Auditorium, Portland, United States (April 7); Keller Auditorium, Portland, United States (April 8); Empire Polo Club, Indio, United States (April 10); Murat Theater; Starlight Theatre; Playhouse Square - KeyBank State Theatre; Ascend Amphitheater; The Hippodrome Theatre, Indianapolis, United States; Kansas City MO, United States; Cleveland, United States; Nashville TN, United States; Baltimore, United States (May 2; May 5; May 7; May 9; May 17)

Artist Info

Genre

rock

Origin

Dumbarton, United Kingdom (5/14/1952)

Bio

David Byrne (Dumbarton, Scotland, May 14, 1952) was a founding member and principal songwriter of the American New Wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction.

Has Performed With

St Vincent, Kimbra, Benjamin Clementine

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

Scenestr (Australia)

January 26, 2026

This tour is mostly a celebration of David Byrne's Talking Heads past and his current album 'Who Is The Sky?' (for which the tour is named), the airing of new song 'T Shirt', and a cover of a song by the mutually admired Hayley Williams' band Paramore.

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Rolling Stone (Australia)

January 18, 2026

100

Rolling Stone AU/NZ reviews David Byrne’s first stop of his Australia tour in Brisbane

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The Guardian (UK)

January 17, 2026

100

David Byrne review – hope, humanity and dancing in a superbly paced and choreographed show

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The 13th Floor (New Zealand)

January 15, 2026

David Byrne brought his Who Is The Sky? Tour to Auckland last night, a show that seemed to have everything…singing, dancing, great lighting, hit songs, personal stories and a message. The only thing missing was lengthy guitar tuning.

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