David Byrne live in concert.
ON TOUR

David Byrne

246
critic concert reviews
rock

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

100
%
Based on 
246
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
100
%
Based on 
44
critic concert
reviews

Real Live Certified  

Real Live Certified badge for artists with consistent, high quality live performances and broad critical acclaim.

Critics Consensus

Based on 246 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that David Byrne is rated as a flawless live performer, phenomenal in 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

The Piece Hall, Halifax, United Kingdom (July 18); The Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom (July 20); Henham Park, Southwold, Sunrise Coast, Suffolk, United Kingdom (July 23); Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, United Kingdom (July 26); Laugardalshöll, Reykjavík, Iceland (July 29);SGC HALL ARIAKE, 東京都, Japan (August 13); Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Suita, Osaka, Japan (August 14); ZOZO Marine Stadium & Makuhari Messe, Chiba , Japan (August 14); Kyung-Hee University Grand Peace Palace, Seoul, Korea, Republic of (August 21); Greek Theater, Berkeley, CA, United States (August 25); Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (August 28); Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (August 29);Teatro Metropolitan, Mexico City, Mexico (September 4); Teatro Metropólitan, Mexico City, Mexico (September 5); Auditorio Telmex, Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico (September 8); Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY, United States (September 19)

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

Dork

June 15, 2026
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David Byrne turns innovation, storytelling and an untouchable catalogue into a euphoric, all-timer live show that feels both future-facing and gloriously timeless.

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

June 8, 2026
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David Byrne, St Anne's Park

The Arts STL (USA)

May 6, 2026
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The first night of David Byrne’s residency at the Stifel Theatre was proof that live music, when done properly, can be life-affirming. Known for combining media with music, the former Talking Heads frontman’s latest tour once again blends elements of theater, dance, and film with his broad musical palette.

Houston Press (USA)

April 25, 2026
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The singer’s imagination was in full swing in this journey to the moon and back

Glide Magazine (USA)

April 8, 2026
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David Byrne Showcases Boundless Creativity and Talking Heads Classics with Joyfully Theatrical Performance at Portland, OR’s Keller Auditorium

Glide Magazine (USA)

March 31, 2026
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Big Ears 2026 Continues Waving the Torch for Eclectic Music with David Byrne, Moin, Taper’s Choice, Cymande, Flying Lotus, Winged Wheel and More

Hot Press Magazine (Ireland)

March 16, 2026
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David Byrne burns down the house at 3Arena

Past critic reviews published in

The Skinny (UK), Evening Standard (UK), The Telegraph (UK), The Guardian (UK), Buzz Magazine (UK) and more

Image Credit

LivePict [CC BY-SA 3.0] via Wikimedia Commons

Latest Release

¿Cuál Es La Razón? (28 April 2026)