Single-Show Tickets for Hollywood Bowl 2026 Summer Season

on Sale Tuesday, May 5, at 10AM

LOS ANGELES (April 21, 2026) — The LA Phil today announces an addition to the Hollywood Bowl 2026 season: David Byrne: Who Is The Sky? for two nights only, Friday and Saturday, August 28 and 29, at 8PM. The Hollywood Bowl show dates are part of the continuation of Byrne’s epic world tour in support of his latest album Who Is The Sky? This announcement comes amid the Who Is The Sky? tour’s spring run of North American dates, which included the critically lauded Coachella performances.

Who Is The Sky?, released via Matador Records, is Byrne’s first album since releasing 2018’s acclaimed American Utopia, which was later adapted into a hit Broadway musical and HBO film. It 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. Guests include Paramore’s Hayley Williams, St. Vincent and The Smile drummer Tom Skinner. 

“At my age, at least for me, there's a ‘don't give a shit about what people think’ attitude that kicks in,” Byrne says about the spirit behind Who Is The Sky? “I can step outside my comfort zone with the knowledge that I kind of know who I am by now and sort of know what I’m doing. That said, every new set of songs, every song even, is a new adventure. There’s always a bit of, ‘how do I work this?’ I’ve found that not every collaboration works, but often when they do, it’s because I’m able to clearly impart what it is I’m trying to do. They hopefully get that, and as a result, we’re now joined together heading to the same unknown place.”

Whether he’s playing an acoustic guitar onstage accompanied by only a tape machine, slow dancing with a lamp to one of the sweetest songs of the 20th century or disappearing into the marching band formations and dance moves of a large ensemble, David Byrne is always looking for one thing: human connection. As singer and leader of Talking Heads, Byrne wrote some of the most influential and deeply loved songs of the 1970s and 1980s—“Burning Down the House,” “Psycho Killer,” “Once in a Lifetime” and countless more. And, as is known by anyone who’s seen Jonathan Demme’s Talking Heads film Stop Making Sense or Spike Lee’s film of Byrne’s American Utopia Broadway show and tour, he brings the same level of delight and joy to his concerts that’s always been at the heart of his music. 

Following the release of 2025’s Who Is The Sky? Byrne and his 13-member ensemble mounted a brand-new stage production featuring highlights from his work with Talking Heads and Brian Eno, as well as songs from across his solo career. This summer will see Byrne and his band playing across Europe and the UK as well as the two newly added shows at the Hollywood Bowl on August 28 and 29.

Critical acclaim for David Byrne Who Is The Sky? Tour

“In his oddly understated way, David Byrne is one of the most electrifying musicians of the last 50 years.” — Variety

“In life during wartime, this show will restore your faith in humanity.” — The Guardian *****

“A performance so good that I, to put it inelegantly, felt like I was smacked in the face by a fish for several minutes after experiencing it.” — Vulture

“Byrne remains pop’s undefeated champion of droll, exhilarating, subversively joyous spectacle.” — The Times *****

“David Byrne is the protest punk hero these turbulent times need.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer

“A person would have to possess a heart of stone not to find something deeply resonant or moving from Byrne’s show, which might arguably be one of the most outstanding concert productions in recent memory.” — Forbes

“I didn’t expect to find myself so moved, and moved so often, at Byrne’s first show at Radio City Music Hall. Even when Byrne wasn’t directly addressing what was happening in the world that particular day, the show’s optimism rang out.” — A.V. Club

“A life-affirming show filled with music and theater and a big-hearted love for uncertain times.” — Los Angeles Daily News

“A David Byrne concert is not like most concerts — it is a show, in every sense of the word.” — Consequence

“A joyous celebration of community and connection” — MOJO

TICKETING:

Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl 2026 summer season will be available online at hollywoodbowl.com or via phone at 323 850 2000 on the following dates:

• “Create Your Own” packages currently available

• The Hollywood Bowl Box Office opens for single-show ticket sales May 5, at 10AM

Programs, artists, prices, and dates subject to change. Ticket limits may apply.

For additional information, please visit: http://www.hollywoodbowl.com/

ABOUT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL:
One of the largest outdoor amphitheaters in the world, the Hollywood Bowl seats nearly 18,000 and has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922. As a public park owned by the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation and operated in partnership with the LA Phil , the Hollywood Bowl welcomes visitors from around the world and hosts the finest artists across all genres of music. For over a century, the Hollywood Bowl has offered some of the best entertainment value in Los Angeles—with many classical and jazz performances still offering $1 seats at the top of the venue. In April 2026, it was named Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year at the 37th Annual Pollstar Awards, marking the 18th time it has received this honor. For millions of Southern California music lovers, the Hollywood Bowl remains synonymous with summer. hollywoodbowl.com

ABOUT THE LA PHIL:
Under the leadership of Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel (through August 2026), the LA Phil offers live performances, media initiatives and learning programs that inspire and strengthen communities in Los Angeles and beyond. The Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra is the foundation of the LA Phil’s offerings, which also include a multi-genre, multidisciplinary presenting program and such youth development programs as YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles). Performances are offered on four historic venues—Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, The Ford, and Beckmen YOLA Center—as well as through a variety of media platforms.  In all its endeavors, the LA Phil seeks to enrich the lives of individuals and communities through musical, artistic and learning experiences that resonate in our world today.