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An Evening With David Byrne
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David Byrne will perform at La Seine Musicale in Paris for two consecutive evenings on March 18 and 19, 2026.
David Byrne is proud to announce Who Is the Sky , his first new album since 2018's acclaimed and award-winning American Utopia, out September 5th via Matador Records. The album was produced by Grammy-winning Kid Harpoon ( Harry Styles, Miley Cyrus ), while its 12 songs were arranged by members of the New York-based chamber ensemble Ghost Train Orchestra. Old and new musical friends, including St. Vincent, Paramore's Hayley Williams , The Smile drummer Tom Skinner , and American Utopia percussionist Mauro Refosco , also make guest appearances on Who Is the Sky?, which is led by the infectious single " Everybody Laughs ." Byrne has also released the song's official video, directed by multimedia artist Gabriel Barcia-Colombo.
Byrne will also return to the road with a brand new show in support of Who Is the Sky? The touring band will feature 13 musicians , singers and dancers, including members of the band American Utopia, all of whom will be mobile throughout the tour. The North American tour will begin in September, with dates in Australia and New Zealand in January 2026, and dates in Europe and the UK the following month.
“At my age, at least for me, there’s an attitude of ‘I don’t care what anyone thinks’ that kicks in,” Byrne explains. “I can step out of my comfort zone knowing that I now know who I am and I know what I’m doing. That said, every new set of songs, every song even, is a new adventure. I’ve found that not every collaboration works, but when it does, it’s because I’m able to clearly convey what I’m trying to do. I hope they understand that and as a result, we’re heading into the same unknown place together.” Don’t miss this multifaceted artist on stage at La Seine Musicale on March 18 and 19, 2026 by booking your tickets starting Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m.
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La Seine Musicale
La Seine Musicale is a music and performing arts center located on Île Seguin an island on the Seine river between Boulogne-Billancourt and Sèvres, in the western suburbs of Paris, France.
Adress: La Seine Musicale, Île Seguin, 92100 Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Auditorium Patrick Devedjian
Nestled like a gem in a case of glass and wood, the Auditorium Patrick Devedjian is the centerpiece of our building. It can accommodate up to 1,150 spectators and is dedicated to acoustic music, featuring the greatest classical ensembles and musicians, foremost among them the resident orchestra: Insula orchestra.
Its appearance is open to interpretation: a bird's nest, a giant liner, "the ball"...
From the outside, its glass facade is protected and powered by a gigantic array of solar panels that moves in synchronization with the sun, overlooking the concrete liner.
From the inside, the 1,150-seat hall awakens our senses. Dedicated to classical music, jazz, and world music concerts, its light blonde wooden ceiling, cardboard tubes, and paper reveal all the secrets of the excellent acoustics of this stage.
Its Acoustics
Studied by the Nagata and Jean-Paul Lamoureux firm to ensure the best possible sound reproduction for the audience. All precautions have been taken to guarantee exceptional acoustics with the precision of a musical instrument.
Its Design
Modular, its vineyard-style arrangement creates a genuine proximity with the audience surrounding the artists. The interplay of lights, the beauty of materials (wood, mosaics, glass), and the 360° panorama are all designed to match the pleasure of the eyes with that of the ears.
Its design aims to create a sense of visual and acoustic intimacy shared between the audience and the musicians. The atmosphere of the hall is warm, with curved wooden walls and ceiling contributing to the hall’s unique sound identity. Access to the hall is provided on three levels by large suspended walkways offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. These are connected by large staircases forming a continuous promenade around the hall.
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