David Byrne announces world tour dates – and this is how to get tickets including presale

David Byrne announces huge headline tour

David Byrne has announced details of a headline world tour - and this is how to get tickets.

The Talking Heads frontman will embark on the Who Is the Sky? Tour in 2025 and 2026 stopping off across the UK, Europe, North America and Australia.

It'll be in support of his upcoming album of the same, which is due for release on 5 September and marks his first solo release in seven years.

It'll feature 12 singles arranged by members of the New York–based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra, including lead track "Everybody Laughs", and a collaboration with Paramore's Hayley Williams.

Byrne will then tour the new album extensively next year with a backing band consisting of 13 musicians, singers, and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band.

This will begin in North America in September with multiple shows in the likes of New York, Washington, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, Chicago and San Francisco.

He'll then take the tour Australia in early 2026, with shows planned for Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth.

The European leg will begin on 12 February in Berlin and head to Milan, Frankfurt, Zurich, Cardiff, London, Glasgow, Manchester, Dublin and Paris.

Ahead of David Byrne tickets going on sale for his Who Is the Sky? Tour, you can find out everything you need to know below.

When do David Byrne tickets go on sale?

David Byrne tickets will go on general sale at 10am local time on Friday, 13 June via:

• ticketmaster.co.uk
• ticketmaster.com
• ticketmaster.ca
• ticketmaster.co.nz
• ticketmaster.de
• ticketmaster.nl
• ticketmaster.be
• ticketmaster.it
• ticketmaster.ch
• ticketmaster.fr
• ticketek.au

Can I get presale tickets?

Yes, fans can sign up to an artist presale via the singer's website here, which is now taking place. Just choose your preferred date and you'll then be sent details with a presale link / code to access tickets ahead of the general sale.

For other presales taking place, including local venue presales, you can check your preferred listing below for more details.

What are David Byrne's tour dates?

14 September - Providence, RI - Veterans Memorial Auditorium - tickets

16 September - Pittsburgh, PA - Benedum Center PAC - tickets

17 September - Columbus, OH - Mershon Auditorium - tickets

19 September - Akron, OH - Akron Civic Theatre - tickets

21 September - Schenectady, NY - Proctors - tickets

23 September - Syracuse, NY - Landmark Theatre - tickets

25 September - Buffalo, NY - Shea’s Buffalo Theatre - tickets

27-28 September - Washington, D.C. - The Anthem - tickets

30 September - 1 October - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall - tickets

3-4 October Boston, MA - Boch Center Wang Theatre - tickets

7 October - Wallingford, CT - Toyota Oakdale Theatre - tickets

8 October - Portland, ME - Merrill Auditorium at City Hall - tickets

10 October - New York, NY - Radio City Music Hall - tickets

14 October - Richmond, VA - Altria Theater - tickets

16-17 October - Philadelphia, PA - The Met Philadelphia - tickets

21-22 October - Toronto, ON, Canada - Massey Hall - tickets

25 October - Detroit, MI - Fox Theatre - tickets

28-29 & 31 October - Chicago, IL - The Auditorium - tickets

3-4 November - Minneapolis, MN - Orpheum Theatre - tickets

6-7 November - Denver, CO - Bellco Theatre - tickets

11-12 November - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre - tickets

16-17 November - San Francisco, CA - The Theater at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium - tickets

20-21 November - Los Angeles, CA - Dolby Theatre - tickets

25-26 November - Austin, TX - Bass Concert Hall - tickets

28-29 November - Dallas, TX - Music Hall at Fair Park - tickets

2-3 December - Atlanta, GA - Fox Theatre - tickets

5-6 December - Miami Beach, FL - Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre - tickets

14 January - Auckland, New Zealand - Spark Arena - tickets

17 January - Brisbane, Australia - Brisbane Entertainment Center - tickets

21 January - Sydney, Australia - ICC Sydney Theatre - tickets

22 January - Melbourne, Australia - Sidney Myer Music Bowl - tickets

24 January - Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena - tickets

27 January - Perth, Australia - RAC Arena - tickets

12 February - Berlin, Germany - Tempodrom - tickets

15-16 February - Amsterdam, Netherlands - AFAS Live - tickets

18 February - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National - tickets

21-22 February - Milan, Italy - Teatro degli Arcimboldi - tickets

24 February - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle - tickets

27 February - Zurich, Switzerland - The Hall - tickets

2 March - Cardiff, Wales - Utilita Arena - tickets

3-4 March - London, England - Eventim Apollo - tickets

6-7 March - Glasgow, Scotland - SEC Armadillo - tickets

9-10 March - Manchester, England - O2 Apollo - tickets

13 March - Dublin, Ireland - 3Arena - tickets

15 March - London, England - Eventim Apollo - tickets

18-19 March - Paris, France - La Seine Musicale - tickets