David Byrne Edinburgh: Setlist, stage times, tickets and what to know about star's Edinburgh Playhouse shows

The former Talking Heads frontman has returned to his birth country following two sold out nights at the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow earlier this year.

If you missed out on his earlier gigs and are going to see him this week, here is everything you need to know about David Byrne’s Edinburgh shows - including stage times, setlist and more.

When are David Byrne’s Edinburgh shows?

David Byrne has three shows set for Edinburgh Playhouse from Monday, July 20 to Wednesday, July 22.

Will David Byrne have a support act in Edinburgh?

As it is part of his Where is the Sky? tour, David Byrne will not have a support act for his performances in Edinburgh.

So, make sure you head to the venue in plenty of time for the show beginning.

READ MORE: Music review: David Byrne, Hydro, Glasgow

When do doors open? Key timings for David Byrne at Edinburgh Playhouse

Across David Byrne’s three nights at Edinburgh Playhouse, doors will open at 7pm with the star due on stage an hour later at 8pm.

As with any live event, these timings are subject to change and you should keep an eye on relevant social media channels to make sure you have the most up to date information.

• Doors open: 7pm
• David Byrne: 8pm

What is David Byrne’s setlist for Edinburgh?

Already this year, Byrne has played the SEC Armadillo in Glasgow, with his upcoming Edinburgh shows likely to share a similar setlist.

Based on several recent performances, here are the songs you’re likely to hear during David Byrne’s upcoming Scottish gigs:

• Heaven (Talking Heads song)
• Everybody Laughs
• And She Was (Talking Heads song)
• Strange Overtones (Brian Eno & David Byrne cover)
• Houses in Motion (Talking Heads song)
• T Shirt
• (Nothing but) Flowers (Talking Heads song)
• This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Talking Heads song)
• What Is the Reason for It?
• Like Humans Do
• When We Are Singing
• Independence Day
• Slippery People (Talking Heads song)
• I Met the Buddha at a Downtown Party
• My Apartment Is My Friend
• Air (Talking Heads song)
• Psycho Killer (Talking Heads song)
• Life During Wartime (Talking Heads song)
• Once in a Lifetime (Talking Heads song)

Encore

• Everybody's Coming to My House
• Burning Down the House (Talking Heads song)

As with any setlist, this may vary from night to night and is provided as a guideline only.

Are there any age restrictions?

Yes, only children aged 14 and older will be permitted inside the venue with anyone under 16 to be accompanied by an adult over 18.

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Are there any David Byrne tickets left for Edinburgh?

Sadly, all three of David Byrne’s Edinburgh shows are sold out - if you were hoping to snag some last minute tickets to see the star, you are out of luck.

That’s through all official ticket vendors, and while there may be some available on resale sites, these carry much greater risk. Many tickets being listed could be for well over the face value of tickets, and could also lead to you out of pocket and with no actual ticket.

If you are thinking about taking your chances, try looking on sites such as Twickets, which is an “ethical” resale site, which doesn’t allow fans to list their tickets for more than what they paid.