Death Cab For Cutie in Tokyo
Nov 09, 2026 at 6:00pm ~ Nov 09, 2026 at 9:30pm
The Washington state indie rock group returns for its first headlining dates in Japan since 2012.
Death Cab for Cutie takes the stage at Toyosu PIT on Monday, Nov 9. The Tokyo date follows an Osaka appearance the previous night at Matsushita IMP Hall, and both belong to the “I Built You a Tower” tour.
These are the group’s first solo concerts here in roughly 14 years.
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New Material on the Setlist
“I Built You a Tower,” released Jun 5, is the group’s 11th studio record. It is also the first since the musicians left Atlantic, their label of many years, and signed with Anti- Records. During recent North American dates, several of its tracks were performed live for the first time.
Dan the Automator opens with a DJ set. His production credits include work with Gorillaz and Dr. Octagon, as well as the duo Handsome Boy Modeling School.
Official merchandise is available through the band’s online store.
Tickets and Access
Doors open at 6 p.m., with the performance starting at 7 p.m.
Admission is all-standing at ¥11,000, tax included, plus a separate drink charge collected at entry. Children under 6 are not admitted. Refunds apply only if the event is postponed or canceled.
Sales run online through e+, Ticket Pia and Lawson Ticket.
Toyosu PIT sits three minutes on foot from Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome line.
Formed in Bellingham in 1997 and fronted by singer Ben Gibbard, the band has collected eight Grammy nominations and three platinum-certified albums over three decades. Gibbard is also known for The Postal Service, his electronic side project.
Event Details
Death Cab for Cutie: I Built You a Tower Tour
Date: Mon, Nov 9, 6–7 p.m.
Venue: Toyosu PIT, 6-1-23 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Price: ¥11,000 (all-standing, drink charge separate)
Support: Dan the Automator (DJ set)
See the Creativeman event page for ticket links and accessibility-area applications.
Credits: Death Cab for Cutie Official Website
Information
Start: Nov 9th 2026 at 6:00pm
End: Nov 9th 2026 at 9:30pm
¥11,000
