Fans on Reddit have reignited excitement around Death Cab for Cutie possibly returning to Coachella, fueled by glowing reactions to the band’s recent Plans 20th Anniversary tour. A standout comment on r/coachella hailed their night three performance as “unbelievably good,” perfectly fitting the Mojave stage’s indie rock vibe.
The conversation reveals a palpable nostalgia and a strong desire amongst attendees to see Coachella revisit its indie rock roots with veterans like Death Cab. While some community members remain skeptical about the band’s festival plans these days, hope and emotional connection clearly dominate the thread.
Currently, there is no official confirmation of Death Cab for Cutie joining the Coachella 2026 lineup, which is set for April 10-12 and April 17-19 at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. Fans can mark their calendars, with advance tickets going on sale May 2, 2025.
Meanwhile, Death Cab for Cutie will be touring the U.S. in summer 2025, hitting cities like Sacramento, Reno, Portland, and Spokane starting July 23. This ongoing activity keeps the band firmly in fans’ sights and may well feed into future festival bookings.
Stay tuned to Extra Chill Festival Wire as we track lineup drops and festival rumors ahead of Coachella 2026. Death Cab for Cutie’s loyal fanbase is watching closely — and so are we.
Source: r/coachella