David Byrne

Saturday 24 January 2026 – 8:00pm Arena

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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? – out September 5, 2025, via Remote Control/Matador.

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. The North American tour begins in September, with Australia & New Zealand dates kicking off in January 2026, presented by Frontier Touring.

Who Is the Sky? is David’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.

Musical friends old and new, including St. Vincent, Paramore’s Hayley Williams, The Smile drummer Tom Skinner and American Utopia percussionist Mauro Refosco, also make appearances on Who Is the Sky?, which is led by the infectious single “Everybody Laughs.” 

In 2023, as his triumphant American Utopia era came to a close after morphing from an album and tour into an acclaimed Broadway show and then a Spike Lee-directed HBO film, Byrne began jotting down the occasional groove, chord or melody. It had been a minute.

Byrne’s attempts to answer those weighty questions can be found on Who Is The Sky?, which builds upon the optimistic themes laid out by American Utopia and its supporting tour, and more specifically spelled out by the Grammy-winning Broadway show and subsequent movie. With this offering, Byrne continues his lifelong exploration of human connection and the potential for societal unity against the chaotic backdrop of the world. Who Is the Sky? is particularly cinematic, humorous and joyful, but often with a lesson baked in – that love is unexplainable, that enlightenment means very different things to different people and that it’s always a good idea to moisturise, whether you wake up the next morning with skin like a baby or not. Most importantly, the songs evince Byrne’s gift for riding the razor’s edge of avant-garde and accessible pop.

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Event Packages

Inclusions:

  • One (1) x A Reserve Seating Ticket in the First Five (5) Rows to see David Byrne live!
  • Early Entry into the Venue Before Silver VIP Package holders and the General Public*
  • Tour of the Stage and an On-Stage Photo Opportunity**
  • Pre-Show Merchandise Shopping Opportunity at Select Merchandise  Stands***
  • One (1) x Signed copy of David Byrne’s Photo Book
  • One (1) x Commemorative VIP Laminate and Lanyard
  • Designated VIP Host and Check-In

*Early Entry means you have priority access into the Venue before all other ticketholders.
**Unless otherwise advised, photos to be taken on your own device (Note: professional photography equipment is not permitted, no Artist involvement) ***Merchandise Stand availability varies by venue.

Inclusions:

  • One (1) x A Reserve Seating Ticket to see David Byrne live!
  • Early Entry into the Venue After Gold VIP Package holders and before the General Public****
  • Pre-Show Merchandise Shopping Opportunity at Select Merchandise  Stands***
  • One (1) x Signed copy of David Byrne’s Photo Book
  • One (1) x Commemorative VIP Laminate and Lanyard
  • Designated VIP Host and Check-In

****Early Entry means you have priority access into the Venue after the Gold VIP Package holders but before all other ticketholders.
***Merchandise Stand availability varies by venue.

Fulfilment: 
Packages and inclusions, including delivery, are facilitated by VIP Nation. 
If you have any questions regarding the delivery, collection or contents of your Package inclusions, please check VIP Nation’s FAQ or contact VIP Nation here. Double-check your Junk email folder, and if you cannot locate any Package communications, please contact VIP Nation here.

Age Restrictions:
VIP Packages are available to all age categories eligible to purchase a ticket to the Show. Generally, children 14 and under will require supervision by a parent or legal guardian. VIP Nation recommend you also check the Venue Terms of Entry prior to purchase. 
Age means age as at the date of the Show not the date of purchase.

Re-Sale Prohibited: 
All package elements will be rendered invalid if resold.

No Refunds: 
Subject to any appliable law (including Australian Consumer Law) Packages and contents are non-transferable and all sales are final. 
There are no refunds or exchanges. 
Name changes will be issued at the sole discretion of VIP Nation.

Package Details and Instructions: 
All Package purchasers will be contacted by email (to the email address provided at the time of purchase) approximately 5 days before the Show. 
If you do not receive this email 5 days prior, double-check your Junk email folder, and if you cannot locate any Package communications, please contact VIP Nation here.

Packages Subject to Change: 
All Package items and experiences (including any Pre-Show functions, times, locations, and package inclusions) may vary from market to market and are subject to change at any time for any reason.

Purchaser Information: 
You are responsible for ensuring your contact information (email and mail address) provided at the time of purchase is correct and current and VIP Nation, the Artist, Ticketing Company, Venue and any other affiliated parties are not responsible for outdated or incorrect information provided by you including where incorrect information results in an undelivered product.

Arrival Time: 
A component of your Package may require you to be at the Venue at a designated time. This will may well be before doors open. 
If you arrive late to your designated time, you are deemed to have forfeited any missed components of the Package.

Entry: 
Entry times to access the Venue for the Package will be staggered. 
Gold VIP Package purchaser will enter the venue before the Silver VIP Package purchasers. Exact times will be sent to all Package purchasers closer to the Show dates.

Artist Interaction: 
There is no Artist interaction or involvement on the day of the Show.

Photograph: 
Where your Package includes a photograph there may be further conditions contained in the Package Details and Instructions provided closer to the Show, and VIP Nation reserve the right to vary the Package Additional Terms and Conditions to reflect any additional Artist requirements. 

Commemorative Laminates: 
Commemorative Laminates are for commemorative purposes only. 
The Package Laminate does not gain or authorise access into the Venue or any backstage areas.

Package Components (such as Merchandise):
Unless otherwise advised, all Package components are to be collected at the Venue at the time designated in the Package Details and Instructions.
All sales are made subject to Frontier’s Terms of Sale and any applicable laws. If there is any conflict or inconsistency between VIP Nation’s Purchase Policy/Terms of Sale (if any), these Additional Terms & Conditions and Frontier’s Terms of Sale then to the furthest extent permitted by law the order of priority will be: (1) Frontier’s Terms of Sale; then (2) these Package Additional Terms & Conditions; then (3) VIP Nation’s Purchase Policy/Terms of Sale.
If you have questions or concerns regarding the delivery, collection, or contents, of Package inclusions, please contact VIP Nation here.

When

Sat 24 Jan 2026 – ARENA

8:00pm

Please note: Running times are approximate and may be subject to change.

Ticket Prices

A Reserve Seating – $199.90
B Reserve Seating – $149.90
C Reserve Seating – $99.90
Gold VIP Package – $658.25
Silver VIP Package – $454.55

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Tickets on sale: Fri 13 Jun 2025, 1:00pm
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