About

What to expect

David Byrne's Night is a celebration of two Scottish icons, Robert Burns and David Byrne, who was born in Dumbarton.

Supergroups formed from musicians across the indie, punk, and experimental scenes in London and beyond perform Talking Heads and David Byrne-adjacent hits, interspersed with Robert Burns poetry recitals.

  • Founded by Maddy O’Keefe and Lola Stephen
  • Began in 2023 at Hackney’s MOTH Club
  • Talking Heads and David Byrne-adjacent hits
  • Robert Burns poetry recitals

Listen before you go

David Byrne - Sessions At West 54th (November 15, 1997)

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Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.

Questions

When does David Byrne's Night start and end?

David Byrne's Night runs Monday, 25 January 2027, 19:00.

Where is David Byrne's Night?

David Byrne's Night takes place at The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow, Glasgow.

What happens at the event?

Supergroups perform Talking Heads and David Byrne-adjacent hits.

Musicians come from the indie, punk, and experimental scenes.

Robert Burns poetry recitals are interspersed.

How can I book?

Use the Ticketmaster booking link on the listing.

What is the event's history?

It began in 2023 at Hackney’s MOTH Club.

That show sold out in days and amassed a four-digit waitlist.

The 40th anniversary of Stop Making Sense coincided with its growing fame.

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Getting there

The Old Fruitmarket, Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1NQ Glasgow, Scotland, GB

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