David Byrne marks his return with a new global tour and first album in eight years. He will perform in Dublin’s 3Arena on 13 March 2026. Known for immersive shows, Byrne’s concert promises a unique fusion of music, art and performance.
Summary: Key Points
- David Byrne launches a new global tour in 2026 with his first album in eight years titled Who Is the Sky?.
- The long-awaited Dublin concert will take place at the 3Arena on 13 March 2026, marking Byrne’s first show in the Irish capital in nearly a decade.
- Tickets go on sale from 25/04/2025 with high demand expected due to the artist’s loyal fanbase and the iconic venue’s limited capacity.
David Byrne brings new tour to Dublin with first album in eight years
David Byrne is making a long-awaited return with a bold new chapter in his career. The former Talking Heads frontman has announced a brand new album, his first since 2018, titled Who Is the Sky?. Alongside the release, Byrne will embark on a global tour in 2026, with one of its most anticipated European dates taking place in Dublin's 3Arena on Friday 13 March.
The upcoming show marks the acclaimed artist's return to the Irish capital after nearly a decade. Known for blurring the lines between art rock, new wave and performance theatre, David Byrne has built a reputation not just as a musician, but as a multidisciplinary performer. His past tours, particularly the American Utopia shows, combined choreography, music and conceptual art — proving that a concert can be a full sensory experience.
Anyone who witnessed Byrne's previous live performances will know his gigs are cleverly unpredictable. I attended his American Utopia show in London and still recall how the audience became part of the spectacle, with Byrne performing barefoot and his band untethered by wires or risers. It felt like a surreal TED Talk had collided with the best night out.
With Who Is the Sky?, fans can expect new sonic textures and lyrical musings, shaped by Byrne's ever-curious worldview. While the tracklist remains under wraps, early whispers in the music press suggest a fusion of ambient rhythms and driving percussion that reference both his solo and Talking Heads oeuvre. A profile by The Guardian recently noted Byrne's increasing interest in climate, identity and the human condition — themes that have long shaped his creative output.
Byrne has never been one to stand still, and this return confirms his place among the most enduring forces in alternative music. Whether you followed him from CBGB's to Broadway, or only discovered him through collaborations with artists like St Vincent or Fatboy Slim, this Dublin stop promises to be one of the stand-out concerts of the year.
The countdown to March is officially under way. And given Byrne's history of making every venue feel like an interactive gallery, the 3Arena might need a second roof.
In part two, we will look at the venue itself, the buzz around ticket sales and what to expect when David Byrne sets foot in Dublin again in 2026.
Event Information
- Artist: David Byrne
- City: Dublin
- Venue: 3Arena
- Event date: 13 March 2026
- Ticket sales opening: 25/04/2025
Categories and ticket prices
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