# Event Details - **Event Name**: Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at The Purty Kitchen venue Dún Laoghaire this October 2026 for the ultimate Talking heads Experience live for one night only!About this EventYou’ve watched the film in its original version and stunning 4K re-release. You've bought the album and danced at the screenings. Now, four decades on from its original release, Playback bring you a live re-enactment of Talking Heads’ classic concert film Stop Making Sense. Floor lamp? Check. Big suit? Check. A tape they’d like to play? Check. Come, watch and dance the night away as the band blasts through classics like “Psycho Killer”, “Once in a Lifetime”, “Burning Down the House” and “This Must Be the Place”. After the last chord of "Crosseyed and Painless" has faded away, stay for encores selected from among Talking Heads' greatest hits. There's truly something for everyone!Playback is a "concept tribute" band. They cover specific albums or periods of various band’s careers, then round out their sets with a selection of the artist's greatest hits. So far their repertoire includes Bob Dylan's mid-’60s electric period, David Bowie's mid-’70s statements Aladdin Sane, Diamond Dogsand Young Americans, and Talking Heads’ iconic Stop Making Sense. They've taken their "Still Don't Make No Sense: The Music of Stop Making Sense" show all over the country, from Wicklow to Kilkenny to Kildare to Tipperary to Galway; have headlined several Dublin Bowie Festival shows and played to packed audiences at All Together Now; and have performed in venues such as the Sugar Club, Opium, the Button Factory and the historic Ambassador Theatre.This will be the band's first time performing at The Purty in over 5 years!Limited Tickets - Early booking advised*Over 25's/ ID Essential - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dublin/playback-present-stop-making-sense-a-tribute-to-talking-heads-live/100001977680061301 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, concerts, performances, festivals, theatre, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Purty Kitchen - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30.95, max: 30.95, currency: EUR ## Event venue details - **city**: Dublin - **state**: DN - **country**: Ireland - **location**: The Purty Kitchen - **lat**: 53.2952202 - **long**: -6.1481031 - **full address**: The Purty Kitchen, 3-5 Old Dunleary Road, Dublin, Ireland ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/9ee48526f4a382572793cde0d33debb86b561bcf9ae60a711e021787a793ac24-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc181717-gmir.jpg?v=1767071557 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) being held? - **A:** Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Purty Kitchen, 3-5 Old Dunleary Road, Dublin, Ireland. - **Q**: Who is organizing Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live)? - **A:** Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) is organized by Plug Artists. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Plug Artists's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Plug Artists a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Plug Artists has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Playback Present: Stop Making Sense - A Tribute to Talking Heads (Live) is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dublin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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