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Death Cab for Cutie has announced a coast-to-coast summer run for 2026 and revealed they have signed with ANTI- Records. The band will bring Japanese Breakfast, Jay Som, and Nation of Language along for select nights, promising a lineup that blends indie, emo, and dream-pop flavors.
Label news and what the band says about joining ANTI- Records
Ben Gibbard framed the move to ANTI- as the start of an exciting new chapter. He praised the label’s roster and staff, and said the band is eager to share new work and tour together. The signing to ANTI- also aligns Death Cab with longtime friends and influences on the label.
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Summer 2026 tour plan and guest artists
The headline itinerary stretches across the continental U.S. and Canada from July into early August. The run begins July 10 in Minneapolis and wraps August 7 in Paso Robles, California. Highlights include two nights at Los Angeles’s Greek Theatre.
- Japanese Breakfast will join for several East Coast and mid‑Atlantic dates.
- Jay Som supports multiple early July stops.
- Nation of Language appears on many western and stadium-style dates.
Why the bill matters
Gibbard called touring with artists they admire one of the best parts of being in the band. These support acts have released albums Death Cab members enjoy, and their presence shapes each night’s energy.
Complete 2026 tour dates and venues
Below is the full itinerary with venues and which supports appear at each show.
- 05/29 — Denver, CO — Outside Days
- 07/10 — Minneapolis, MN — Armory (with Jay Som)
- 07/11 — Milwaukee, WI — Miller High Life Theatre (with Jay Som)
- 07/12 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park (with Jay Som)
- 07/14 — Cincinnati, OH — MegaCorp Pavilion (with Jay Som)
- 07/15 — Cleveland, OH — Jacobs Pavilion (with Jay Som)
- 07/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Mann Center (with Japanese Breakfast)
- 07/18 — Canandaigua, NY — CMAC (with Japanese Breakfast)
- 07/19 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre (with Japanese Breakfast)
- 07/21 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion (with Japanese Breakfast)
- 07/22 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park (with Japanese Breakfast)
- 07/24 — St. Louis, MO — Stifel Theatre (with Nation of Language)
- 07/25 — Bentonville, AR — The Momentary (with Nation of Language)
- 07/26 — Council Bluffs, IA — Harrah’s Stir Cove (with Nation of Language)
- 07/28 — Fort Collins, CO — Washington’s (with Nation of Language)
- 07/29 — Sandy, UT — Sandy Amphitheater (with Nation of Language)
- 07/31 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre (with Nation of Language)
- 08/02 — Los Angeles, CA — The Greek Theatre (with Nation of Language)
- 08/03 — Los Angeles, CA — The Greek Theatre (with Nation of Language)
- 08/04 — San Diego, CA — Gallagher Square at Petco Park (with Nation of Language)
- 08/06 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
- 08/07 — Paso Robles, CA — Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Support key: Jay Som — select early July dates. Japanese Breakfast — select East Coast shows. Nation of Language — select western dates.
Ticketing: presale and public on-sale details
Artist presale starts Wednesday, January 28 at 10:00 AM local time. General public on-sale begins Friday, January 30 at 10:00 AM local time via Ticketmaster. Mark your local time zone to avoid missing the window.
Where to buy and what to expect
- Ticketmaster will handle the primary on-sale for most shows.
- Artist fan clubs and venue presales may offer early access.
- Many shows can sell out quickly; have accounts ready and payment details saved.
If a show sells out: resale and safe secondary markets
If tickets sell out, secondary marketplaces like StubHub are an option. StubHub offers a FanProtect guarantee that backs purchases. Prices on resale platforms may be above or below face value.
- Check reputable resale sites for guaranteed orders.
- Compare fees and delivery methods before purchasing.
- Beware of unofficial listings and private transfers without safeguards.
