Fresh off the first leg of his widely praised Who Is the Sky tour (and yes, it’s every bit as trippy and brilliant as it sounds), the legendary Talking Heads frontman just announced a brand-new run of North American dates — including a one-night-only stop at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Monday, April 20, 2026, at 8 p.m.
Mark your calendars, set your alarms, tattoo the date on your forearm — whatever works. Because Byrne shows tend to sell out faster than you can say This Must Be the Place.
Tickets, Presales & The VIP Life
Presales roll out all week long, with general on-sale going live Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. PT on Ticketmaster. Byrne’s team is also unleashing a buffet of VIP options for superfans — we’re talking:
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Premium seats
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A stage tour (yes, ON the stage where the magic happens)
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Photo ops
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A signed copy of his photo book
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Early venue entry
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And other surprises, depending on the package
In other words, if you’ve ever wanted to know what it feels like to live inside a David Byrne thought bubble, VIPNation.com has you covered.
A New Album, A New Era of Byrne
Who Is the Sky? marks Byrne’s first album since 2018’s American Utopia — the same project that morphed into a Broadway smash and an HBO film. No big deal.
The new record arrives via Matador and features production by Grammy magnet Kid Harpoon (Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus), plus arrangements by New York chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Byrne also tapped some killer guest stars including Hayley Williams, St. Vincent, and Tom Skinner of The Smile.
The first single, “Everybody Laughs,” set the tone — a meditation on human connection wrapped in Byrne’s signature whimsical weirdness. The music video, directed by multimedia artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo, leans fully into the theme of unity amid chaos.
Then came “T Shirt,” co-produced with longtime collaborator and ambient wizard Brian Eno. The song delivers classic electro-pop energy with a wink of political humor — and it has already become a standout highlight on the tour.
Still a Showman, Still a Genius
If you somehow need proof that Byrne remains one of the greatest live performers on earth, look no further than his recent NPR Tiny Desk Concert, which Exclaim! described simply as: “Everything he does is pure magic.”
Fair.
Byrne himself says Who Is the Sky? reflects a creative freedom that comes with age — that glorious phase of life where you stop caring what anyone thinks and start leaning all the way into the strange, the sincere, and the unexpected.
“I can step outside my comfort zone… every new set of songs is a new adventure,” he says. And really, is there anyone better at turning adventure into art?
Bottom Line: Don’t Miss This
Las Vegas is no stranger to big productions, but David Byrne brings something different — a kaleidoscopic mix of spectacle, intellect, rhythm, and pure joy. Whether you’re a longtime Talking Heads devotee, an American Utopia fan, or someone who just loves beautifully weird brilliance, this tour stop is a must-see.
David Byrne. The Colosseum. April 20, 2026. We’ll see you there.
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You can also check the Colosseum’s official upcoming-events page to see the listing for April 20, 2026.