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Sep 12
Fri · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$78·Garde Arts Center·New London, CT
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Sep 13
Sat · 8:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
District Music Hall·Norwalk, CT
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Sep 14
Sun · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$74·Keswick Theatre·Glenside, PA
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Sep 16
Tue · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$60·Sandler Center for the Performing Arts·Virginia Beach, VA
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Wed · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$81·The National - Richmond·Richmond, VA
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Sep 18
Thu · 8:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$63·Lincoln Theatre - DC·Washington, DC
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Sep 20
Sat · 4:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Uptown Theater - Providence·Providence, RI
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Sep 21
Sun · 7:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$60·The Cabot·Beverly, MA
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Oct 2
Thu · 6:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$66·Golden State Theatre·Monterey, CA
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Fri · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$60·Mondavi Center UC Davis·Davis, CA
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Sat · 7:30pm
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Gallo Center for the Arts·Modesto, CA
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Wed · TBD
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Alex Theatre·Glendale, CA
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Oct 10
Fri · 8:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$66·Rialto Theatre·Tucson, AZ
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Oct 12
Sun · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$57·KiMo Theatre·Albuquerque, NM
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Oct 13
Mon · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$71·Lensic Performing Arts Center·Santa Fe, NM
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Oct 30
Thu · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$57·Genesee Theatre·Waukegan, IL
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Sat · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Muriel Kauffman Theatre at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts·Kansas City, MO
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Nov 2
Sun · 2:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$79·Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center·Omaha, NE
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Nov 2
Sun · 4:00pm
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$66·Orpheum Theater - Omaha·Omaha, NE
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Nov 13
Thu · TBD
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$79·Charline McCombs Empire Theatre·San Antonio, TX
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Nov 14
Fri · 7:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$50·Paramount Theatre Austin·Austin, TX
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Nov 15
Sat · 7:30pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$76·The Texas Theatre·Dallas, TX
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Thu · TBD
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
Seaside Lyceum Theatre·Santa Rosa Beach, FL
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Nov 22
Sat · TBD
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$99·Bilheimer Capitol Theatre·Clearwater, FL
From $99 - (opens in new tab) Find tickets from 103 dollars to STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads on Friday January 9 2026 at 8:00 pm at Bankhead Theater in Livermore, CA
Jan 9 2026
Fri · 8:00pm
STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads
$103·Bankhead Theater·Livermore, CA
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About STOP MAKING SENSE: A Film by Jonathan Demme and Talking Heads Tickets
In 1984, director Jonathan Demme collaborated with Talking Heads to create Stop Making Sense, a concert film that would redefine the genre. Filmed over three nights at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood during the band’s tour for their 1983 album Speaking in Tongues, the film captured the group at the height of their creative powers. The performances were staged with meticulous planning, opening with David Byrne alone on stage performing “Psycho Killer” with just a boombox, and gradually adding band members and instruments song by song. This build-up, combined with Byrne’s iconic oversized suit and Demme’s kinetic camerawork, transformed the show into a theatrical narrative rather than a standard concert recording.
Upon release, Stop Making Sense was praised for its innovative cinematography, staging and energy, earning acclaim as one of the greatest concert films ever made. Unlike most live music films of the time, Demme avoided crowd reaction shots, instead keeping the focus on the band’s movement, expressions and interplay. The film was accompanied by a live album of the same name, which showcased career-defining performances of hits like “Burning Down the House” and “Once in a Lifetime.” The blend of precise musicianship, visual artistry and Byrne’s eccentric performance style elevated Talking Heads from an acclaimed new wave act to cultural icons.
The film’s legacy has only grown in the decades since. In 2023, to mark the film’s 40th anniversary, Stop Making Sense underwent a full 4K restoration by A24 and was re-released in theaters worldwide, followed by a home release. The restored version introduced a new generation to its groundbreaking artistry, further cementing its place in film and music history. Stop Making Sense remains both a time capsule of the early 1980s music scene and a timeless example of what happens when live performance and cinema are fused at their most creative.
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What is "Stop Making Sense?"
Stop Making Sense is a 1984 concert film directed by Jonathan Demme, featuring the band Talking Heads performing live at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. The film is celebrated for its innovative staging, cinematic style and David Byrne’s now‑iconic oversized suit performance during “Girlfriend Is Better.”
Who directed "Stop Making Sense?"
The "Stop Making Sense" film was directed by Jonathan Demme, an acclaimed filmmaker known for combining strong storytelling with inventive cinematography. His direction elevated the concert film into a critically lauded piece of cinematic art.
When was "Stop Making Sense" released?
The original theatrical release of "Stop Making Sense" took place in 1984. The film was later restored in 4K by A24 and re‑released in theaters in 2023 to celebrate its 40th anniversary.
Where was "Stop Making Sense" filmed?
The "Stop Making Sense" movie was filmed over three nights in December 1983 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, California during the Talking Heads’ Speaking in Tongues tour.
What makes "Stop Making Sense" so iconic?
The "Stop Making Sense" film’s unique approach — starting with David Byrne solo on stage with “Psycho Killer” and gradually adding musicians and set elements — built a theatrical narrative rarely seen in concert films. Combined with Demme’s focus on the band’s performance over crowd shots, it set a new benchmark for live music cinema.
Did "Stop Making Sense" win any awards?
While "Stop Making Sense" didn’t receive major film festival awards, it has consistently ranked in critics’ lists of the greatest concert films of all time, and its 40th anniversary screenings were met with critical acclaim.
Why did David Byrne wear the big suit in "Stop Making Sense?"
David Byrne’s oversized suit in "Stop Making Sense," debuted during “Girlfriend Is Better,” was a theatrical decision inspired by Japanese theater and visual exaggeration. It became one of the most recognizable symbols of the film.
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09/11/2025 | Concord | Capitol Center for the Arts - New Hampshire | N/A |
09/12/2025 | New London | Garde Arts Center | $71 |
09/13/2025 | Norwalk | District Music Hall | N/A |
09/14/2025 | Glenside | Keswick Theatre | $73 |
09/16/2025 | Virginia Beach | Sandler Center for the Performing Arts | $59 |
09/17/2025 | Richmond | The National - Richmond | $80 |
09/18/2025 | Washington | Lincoln Theatre - DC | $15 |
09/20/2025 | Providence | Uptown Theater - Providence | N/A |
09/21/2025 | Beverly | The Cabot | $64 |
10/02/2025 | Monterey | Golden State Theatre | $65 |
10/03/2025 | Davis | Mondavi Center UC Davis | $59 |
10/04/2025 | Modesto | Gallo Center for the Arts | N/A |
10/08/2025 | Glendale | Alex Theatre | N/A |
10/10/2025 | Tucson | Rialto Theatre | $65 |
10/12/2025 | Albuquerque | KiMo Theatre | $56 |
10/13/2025 | Santa Fe | Lensic Performing Arts Center | $70 |
10/30/2025 | Waukegan | Genesee Theatre | $56 |
11/01/2025 | Kansas City | Muriel Kauffman Theatre at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | N/A |
11/02/2025 | Omaha | Kiewit Hall At Holland Performing Arts Center | $78 |
11/02/2025 | Omaha | Orpheum Theater - Omaha | $65 |
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