American musician, writer, visual artist, and filmmaker, David Byrne will return to Australia and New Zealand in January 2026 in support of his new album Who Is The Sky?
Melbourne fans will be able to catch him at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on 22 January 2026.
Last in Australia and New Zealand in 2018 for his critically acclaimed American Utopia tour, David’s brand-new live show will comprise of 13 musicians, singers and dancers, including members of the American Utopia band, all of whom will be mobile throughout the set.
Byrne is best known as the founding member and lead vocalist of the influential new wave band Talking Heads. With his distinctive voice, quirky lyrics, and innovative performances, Byrne became a defining figure in alternative and art rock.
Beyond Talking Heads, Byrne has pursued a prolific solo career, exploring world music, film scores, and theatrical productions. His 1981 collaboration with Brian Eno, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, was groundbreaking, and his solo album Rei Momo (1989) blended Latin rhythms. Byrne also won an Oscar for his soundtrack to The Last Emperor (1987).
A visionary artist, Byrne continues to experiment with music, visual art, and cycling activism.
Who Is the Sky? is Byrne’s first new album since 2018’s award-winning American Utopia. The album was produced by the Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), while its 12 songs were arranged by the members of New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra.
Tickets go on sale Friday 13 June at 1pm local time via frontiertouring.com/davidbyrne. Frontier Members can get early access via their presale, which starts Thursday 12 June at 2pm local time.
The North American tour begins in September, with Australia & New Zealand dates kicking off in January 2026, followed by European & United Kingdom dates. Tickets go on sale Friday 13 June at 1pm local time viafrontiertouring.com/davidbyrne. Frontier Members can get early access via their presale, which starts Thursday 12 June at 2pm local time.
