David Byrne: Tiny Desk Concert | New Hampshire Public Radio
In matching, brilliant blue suits, David Byrne and his band squeeze behind the Desk to perform four songs, including Talking Heads' "Life During Wartime."
www.nhpr.orgHere’s what I can share about David Byrne’s latest set lists based on recent reporting.
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Byrne’s late-2025 to 2026 tour features a mix of new material from Who Is the Sky? and classic Talking Heads favorites, with set lists varying by city and night. Reports from late 2025 note the incorporation of multiple new songs alongside crowd-pleasers like Once in a Lifetime and Life During Wartime, suggesting a dynamic, evolving repertoire for each show. [source coverage indicates this pattern across multiple markets][1][2][4][5]
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A notable trend on the current run is extensive live debuts and rearrangements of new material, including the album’s single The Avant Garde and other tracks from Who Is the Sky?, integrated with signature Byrne performances. Fans have also highlighted large band configurations and choreographed staging as part of the live experience.[4][6]
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For those seeking exact, show-by-show set lists, the most reliable approach is to check after each performance (fan reports and venue pages) or the official tour site, as Byrne’s team intentionally varies the lineup and order from city to city. Individual dates in 2025–2026 have showcased a blend of new material and Talking Heads classics, with occasional surprises.[5][7]
Illustration: example set-piece theme
- Example: A typical night might open with a high-energy new track, segue into crowd-pleasing Talking Heads staples, then return to more new material, finishing with a memorable encore that could include a well-known hit reimagined for the tour. This pattern appears in several cited performances and Tiny Desk appearances accompanying the Who Is the Sky? era.[3][6]
If you’d like, I can assemble a current, city-by-city snapshot of recent set lists as of your preferred date range, or pull the latest confirmed dates and any official set-list notes from Byrne’s touring pages. I can also track specific songs you’re curious about and note their appearances across the latest shows.[1][5]