Talking Heads lead singer brings tour to KC in 2026. Tickets on sale soon
While critically acclaimed rock band Talking Heads haven’t released any new material since 1988, their spirit has lived on through the solo work of their frontman, David Byrne.
The Grammy and Academy-award winning singer’s 2018 release, “American Utopia,” turned into a tour, then transition into a Broadway show which was filmed by director Spike Lee. Byrne’s follow-up album, “Who Is The Sky?” came out in September, and now he’s embarking on a new tour in support of it.
The tour named after the album travels all over the world starting Jan. 14, 2026, including a stop in Kansas City. Byrne headlines Starlight Theatre on May 5, 2026.
“Best known as the visionary frontman of Talking Heads, Byrne blends inventive soundscapes with striking visual storytelling to create experiences that are as thought-provoking as they are unforgettable,” Starlight said in a Facebook post.
Fans can hear songs from Byrne’s solo work and time with Talking Heads, including “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime,” “This Must Be the Place” and “Road to Nowhere.”
A Live Nation presale begins Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 10 a.m., and fans can sign up online now. Starlight presale tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 11, and the rest of the public can purchase tickets starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at kcstarlight.com.
He previously played at The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in 2018 as a part of his American Utopia tour.
