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Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower TourKnoxville · Fri, Mar 12, 2027

8:00 PM local time
Tennessee TheatreKnoxville, TN

About this event

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour takes place at Tennessee Theatre, Knoxville, TN on Friday, March 12, 2027, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Rock / Alternative Rock (Concerts).

The line-up includes Death Cab for Cutie and Swapmeet.

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Tennessee Theatre holds around 2,000 people.

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Death Cab for Cutie's 11th studio album, I Built You A Tower, marks the band's return to their independent roots. Produced and engineered by John Congleton and assembled from a mere three weeks of sessions, the album was recorded at Animal Rites in Los Angeles, as well as the band members' homes in Seattle, Bellingham, Los Angeles and Portland. The album's first single, "Riptides," is the band's 9th #1 at Adult Alternative radio. In recent years, the band celebrated several historic milestones, including massive sold-out tours celebrating the 20th anniversaries of seminal releases Transatlanticism and Plans. Those tours were pivotal to the creation of I Built You A Tower, as behind the scenes, Ben Gibbard weathered the greatest pressure of his professional life -- fronting both Death Cab for Cutie and the Postal Service on arena stages for hours a night -- while struggling with the collapse of his personal life in the background.

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Nearest station
Knoxville Area Transit Center · Bus station · 270 m · 4 min walk

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Death Cab for Cutie at Tennessee Theatre: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Support
Swapmeet
Death Cab for Cutie on stage(est.)
8:45 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 45 min
Expected finish(est.)
10:30 PM
Getting there
Knoxville Area Transit Center, 270 m (4 min walk)
Parking
Free parking is available for most night and weekend performances at the State Street garage located behind the theater, as well as the nearby Locust Street…

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Ticket limit
There is an overall 6 ticket limit for this event.
Please note
No refunds or exchanges. Event date and time subject to change. All ages are required to have a ticket for this event. Tickets subject to cancellation if suspected brokering or violating ticket limits. The Tennessee Theatre is not responsible for any tickets that are lost, stolen, or purchased through third party websites. Free parking available on weekends and after 6pm on weekdays in the State Street Garage behind the Theatre. For the safety of all patrons, all persons and items entering the Theatre are subject to screening by security officers and metal detectors. Prohibited items: weapons of any kind (including pocketknives), Illegal substances, cameras, audio or video recording devices (photo policy subject to change per event). Patrons who fail to comply will not be admitted into the venue or will be expelled from the venue without refund. Mobile tickets can be accessed 24 hours prior to show time.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Élysée Montmartre, Paris on 3 October 2026 · Tour: I Built You a Tower World Tour

  1. 1Riptides
  2. 2Roman Candles
  3. 3The New Year
  4. 4Punching the Flowers
  5. 5The Ghosts of Beverly Drive
  6. 6Black Sun
  7. 7I Built You a Tower (a)
  8. 8Photobooth
  9. 9Pep Talk
  10. 10What Sarah Said
  11. 11I Will Follow You Into the Dark
  12. 12I Will Possess Your Heart
  13. 13Grapevine Fires
  14. 14Stone Over Water
  15. 15How Heavenly a State
  16. 16Cath...
  17. 17Crooked Teeth
  18. 18Trap Door
  19. 19You Are a Tourist
  20. 20Soul Meets Body
  21. 21Title Track
  22. 22Marching Bands of Manhattan
  23. 23Tiny Vessels
  24. 24Transatlanticism

Most played songs on this tour

  • Stone Over Water×19
  • Soul Meets Body×19
  • I Built You a Tower (a)×18
  • I Will Follow You Into the Dark×18
  • How Heavenly a State×18
  • Cath...×18
  • Crooked Teeth×18
  • Trap Door×18
  • Riptides×17
  • Roman Candles×17

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Death Cab for Cutie

Line-up

About Death Cab for Cutie

Death Cab for Cutie is an American rock band formed in Bellingham, Washington, in 1997. The band is composed of Ben Gibbard, Nick Harmer (bass), Dave Depper, Zac Rae, and Jason McGerr (drums). The band is known for a melodic sound that blends indie rock, indie pop, and alternative rock, characterized by sensitive, introspective songwriting.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Tennessee Theatre

604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN, 37902
Capacity
2,000
Parking
Free parking is available for most night and weekend performances at the State Street garage located behind the theater, as well as the nearby Locust Street and Market Square garages. Additional parking lots and on-street parking are located nearby. For performances during regular business hours, parking is available in all of these areas for a fee. Parking fees vary from lot to lot. Please allow ample time to park.
Accessible seating
The venue has ADA seating in various locations. Please call venue Box Office for these. Venue has Elevators, and ADA Facilities, ADA Parking, ADA ramps and Entrance. For more info call 865-684-1200 ext. 2.
Venue rules
Cameras, camera phones, audio, video and digital recorders, paging devices, and cell phones may not be permitted in the theatres based on the artists' policies. Guests using prohibited items may be ejected without refund.
Children
All attendees, regardless of age, are required to hold a ticket. This applies to children who may sit on an adult's lap for the majority or entirety of a performance. For question, please contact the Box Office.
Box office
Monday-Friday 10:00am-3:00pm. Day of event - Will Call is available 1 hour prior to the start of performance
Seating chart
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Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour: FAQs

When is Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour?

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour is scheduled for Friday, March 12, 2027 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour taking place?

At Tennessee Theatre, 604 S. Gay St., Knoxville, TN 37902.

How much are tickets for Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at Tennessee Theatre?

Free parking is available for most night and weekend performances at the State Street garage located behind the theater, as well as the nearby Locust Street and Market Square garages. Additional parking lots and on-street parking are located nearby. For performances during regular business hours, parking is available in all of these areas for a fee. Parking fees vary from lot to lot. Please allow ample time to park.

What songs will Death Cab for Cutie play?

At their most recent show (October 3, 2026, Paris) Death Cab for Cutie played 24 songs, including Riptides, Roman Candles, The New Year, Punching the Flowers, and The Ghosts of Beverly Drive.

Does Death Cab for Cutie have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Death Cab for Cutie has 35 upcoming dates, including Brisbane (15 Nov), Chicago (Nov 21), and Inglewood (Jan 16).

Who is supporting Death Cab for Cutie at Tennessee Theatre?

The line-up also includes Swapmeet.

What time does Death Cab for Cutie go on stage?

Death Cab for Cutie is expected on stage around 8:45 PM, after Swapmeet. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Death Cab for Cutie's set?

Recent shows ran to 24 songs, about 1 hr, 45 min on stage, so expect to finish around 10:30 PM.

Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour

Fri, Mar 12, 2027

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