David Byrne — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 40 David Byrne setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, United States.

David Byrne live: key facts

Gigvault documents 41 David Byrne concerts in 2026 in 36 cities across 20 countries.

David Byrne — artist information

The stage transforms into a kinetic, choreographed laboratory where jagged art-pop rhythms collide with infectious, brass-heavy euphoria. Every movement is a calculated twitch, turning a standard concert into an immersive performance piece that pulses with neurotic energy and sudden, joyful liberation. The sound is a tight, interlocking machine of polyrhythmic percussion and crisp, spindly guitar lines that demand total physical surrender from the crowd. Watching this spectacle is like witnessing a high-concept dream unfold, leaving the audience vibrating in sync with the relentless, eccentric groove.

Genres: new wave, alternative, singer-songwriter, rock.

David Byrne setlist — Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, United States (2026-09-19)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier David Byrne setlists

David Byrne setlist — Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, United States (2026-09-17)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. Moisturizing Thing
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Escenario GNP Seguros, Monterrey, Mexico (2026-09-10)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. Moisturizing Thing
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Auditorio Telmex, Zapopan, Mexico (2026-09-08)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Teatro Metropólitan, Mexico City, Mexico (2026-09-06)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, United States (2026-08-29)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. Moisturizing Thing
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre, San Diego, United States (2026-08-27)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. Moisturizing Thing
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — William Randolph Hearst Greek Theatre, Berkeley, United States (2026-08-25)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Kyunghee University Grand Peace Palace, Seoul, South Korea (2026-08-21)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Momijigawa Shibafu Hiroba, Suita, Japan (2026-08-16)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Everybody Laughs
  2. And She Was
  3. Strange Overtones
  4. Houses in Motion
  5. (Nothing but) Flowers
  6. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  7. What Is the Reason for It?
  8. Like Humans Do
  9. Slippery People
  10. Psycho Killer
  11. Life During Wartime
  12. Once in a Lifetime
  13. Everybody's Coming to My House
  14. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — Hall 1-2, Chiba, Japan (2026-08-15)

14 songs, in the order played:

  1. Everybody Laughs
  2. And She Was
  3. Strange Overtones
  4. Houses in Motion
  5. (Nothing but) Flowers
  6. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  7. What Is the Reason for It?
  8. Like Humans Do
  9. Slippery People
  10. Psycho Killer
  11. Life During Wartime
  12. Once in a Lifetime
  13. Everybody's Coming to My House
  14. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — SGC HALL ARIAKE, Tokyo, Japan (2026-08-13)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

David Byrne setlist — UOB LIVE, Bangkok, Thailand (2026-08-10)

21 songs, in the order played:

  1. Heaven
  2. Everybody Laughs
  3. And She Was
  4. Strange Overtones
  5. Houses in Motion
  6. T Shirt
  7. (Nothing but) Flowers
  8. This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)
  9. What Is the Reason for It?
  10. Like Humans Do
  11. When We Are Singing
  12. Independence Day
  13. Slippery People
  14. I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
  15. My Apartment Is My Friend
  16. Air
  17. Psycho Killer
  18. Life During Wartime
  19. Once in a Lifetime
  20. Everybody's Coming to My House
  21. Burning Down the House

Source: setlist.fm

1520 David Byrne setlists are known in total; the most recent 40 are shown here.

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Songs David Byrne plays most often live

Across the last 20 David Byrne concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
(Nothing but) Flowers20 of 20100%
And She Was20 of 20100%
Burning Down the House20 of 20100%
Everybody Laughs20 of 20100%
Everybody's Coming to My House20 of 20100%
Houses in Motion20 of 20100%
Life During Wartime20 of 20100%
Like Humans Do20 of 20100%
Once in a Lifetime20 of 20100%
Psycho Killer20 of 20100%

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Festivals David Byrne played

David Byrne appears in the line-up of 6 festivals tracked on Gigvault.

Past David Byrne shows

7 past shows by David Byrne, kept on Gigvault after the ticketing sources dropped them.

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Frequently asked questions

Where has David Byrne played?

David Byrne shows on Gigvault are documented in 36 cities, including Edinburgh, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Athens and Bangkok. Venues include Edinburgh Playhouse in Edinburgh, Teatro Metropólitan in Mexico City, Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Arena in Pula.

When did David Byrne last play?

The most recent David Byrne show on record is 2026-10-15 at Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago, United States.

How many David Byrne concerts are on Gigvault?

41 David Byrne concerts are documented, from 2026 across 36 cities.

Which festivals has David Byrne played?

David Byrne appears in the line-up of 6 festivals tracked on Gigvault: Release Athens 2026, Mad Cool 2026, Coachella 2026, Rock Werchter 2026, Roskilde 2026 and Latitude 2026.

Who has David Byrne shared a stage with?

On the shows and festival line-ups tracked here, David Byrne has appeared alongside Bad Religion, BALTHVS, Black Veil Brides, Bodysnatcher, Ecca Vandal and Garbage.

When is David Byrne playing live next?

No David Byrne dates are confirmed right now. The most recent show on record is 2026-10-15 at Athenaeum Theatre, Chicago, United States; new dates appear on this page as ticketing sources announce them.

Where can I find David Byrne setlists?

40 setlists by David Byrne are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many fans have seen David Byrne live?

5 Gigvault fans have logged 5 David Byrne shows so far. Log yours to see who else was at the same concerts.

How many songs does David Byrne play live?

David Byrne plays 21 songs at a typical concert, measured across the last 20 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does David Byrne open with?

David Byrne opened 18 of the last 20 concerts with "Heaven".

What song does David Byrne close with?

David Byrne closed 19 of the last 20 concerts with "Burning Down the House".

Which songs does David Byrne always play?

14 songs were on the setlist at all 20 of the last recorded David Byrne concerts: (Nothing but) Flowers, And She Was, Burning Down the House, Everybody Laughs, Everybody's Coming to My House, Houses in Motion, Life During Wartime, Like Humans Do.

What rare songs has David Byrne played recently?

1 song appeared only once across the last 20 concerts: An Ending (Ascent).

Does David Byrne play the same setlist every night?

Almost. Two consecutive David Byrne concerts share about 18 of roughly 20 songs, so the set barely changes from night to night.

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