Following sold-out screenings across the country, Jerry Harrison – keyboardist/guitarist of the iconic band Talking Heads – has announced an extended run of live events tied to the 40th anniversary re-release of Stop Making Sense, widely considered one of the greatest concert films ever made.
Presented by A24 and newly restored in 4K, Jonathan Demme’s legendary 1984 film returns to theaters with a special twist: each screening features a live appearance by Harrison, who delivers introductory remarks, shares behind-the-scenes stories from the making of the film, and hosts an audience Q&A following the show.
Today’s announcement adds dozens of new dates stretching into early 2026, including stops in California, Texas, Florida, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond. Pre-sales begin tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31st at 10am local time, and the General On-sale begins this Friday, August 2nd at 10am local time. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.jerry-harrison.com.
Shot at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater, Stop Making Sense features band members David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth, along with their incredible touring musicians. Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is widely considered the greatest concert film of all time.
The re-release includes a newly remixed Dolby Atmos soundtrack, with Harrison playing a key role in recovering and restoring the original audio elements. As he told Forbes, “This is just another level better. We went back to scratch on everything — the sound, the mix, the color correction. It’s thrilling to hear the film this way. When you close your eyes, you can feel where every musician is standing.”
The newly announced dates follow a series of successful screenings that have brought Stop Making Sense to audiences across the country in celebration of its 40th anniversary. The re-release coincides with the 50th anniversary of Talking Heads and a number of major milestones for the band, including a new “Psycho Killer” video directed by Mike Mills and starring Saoirse Ronan, and the upcoming super deluxe reissue of More Songs About Buildings and Food.
In addition to his work restoring Stop Making Sense, Jerry Harrison has been revisiting the band’s legacy through live performances of Remain In Light with guitarist Adrian Belew. Together, they’ve brought the landmark album to stages across the U.S. and Europe.
Each Stop Making Sense event offers audiences a unique opportunity to hear directly from Harrison, who shares stories from the making of the film, insight into its recent restoration, and reflections on one of the most iconic live performances ever captured on screen.
STOP MAKING SENSE - SCREENING SCHEDULE
9/11/25 – Concord, NH – Capitol Center
9/12/25 – New London, CT – Garde Arts Center
9/13/25 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
9/14/25 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
9/16/25 – Virginia Beach, VA – Sandler Center
9/17/25 – Richmond, VA – The National
9/18/25 – Washington, DC – Lincoln Theatre
9/20/25 – Providence, RI – The Uptown Theater
9/21/25 – Beverly, MA – Cabot Theater
10/2/25 – Monterey, CA – Golden State Theatre
10/3/25 – Davis, CA – Mondavi Center
10/4/25 – Modesto, CA – Gallo Center
10/8/25 – Glendale, CA – The Alex Theatre
10/10/25 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
10/12/25 – Albuquerque, NM – KiMo Theatre
10/13/25 – Santa Fe, NM – The Lensic
10/30/25 – Waukegan, IL – Genesee Theatre
11/1/25 – Kansas City, MO – Kauffman Center
11/2/25 – Omaha, NE – Kiewit Concert Hall
11/13/25 – San Antonio, TX – Empire Theatre
11/14/25 – Austin, TX – Paramount Theater
11/15/25 – Dallas, TX – Texas Theatre
11/20/25 – Seaside, FL – Syceum Lawn
11/22/25 – Clearwater, FL – Capitol Theatre
1/9/26 – Livermore, CA – Bankhead Theater
1/10/26 – Napa, CA – Uptown Theatre
1/13/26 – Medford, OR – Holly Theater
1/14/26 – Bend, OR – Tower Theater
1/15/26 – Beaverton, OR – Reser
1/16/26 – Olympia, WA – Washington Center
1/17/26 – Bellingham, WA – Mt Baker Theatre
