BETHLEHEM, Pa. – ArtsQuest has announced a rock band as the second headliner for 2027.

Death Cab for Cutie plays the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on Aug. 5, 2027 which is the preview night, according to a post on the Musikfest Facebook page.

The post says tickets go on sale this Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m.

Ticket access begins Monday, Nov. 9 for ArtsQuest Members, ArtsQuest says in a news release.

ArtsQuest says Death Cab for Cutie’s 11th studio album, “I Built You a Tower,” marks a return to the band’s independent roots. Its lead single, “Riptides,” became the group’s ninth No. 1 song at Adult Alternative radio, ArtsQuest says.

In recent years, Death Cab for Cutie has celebrated several major milestones, including sold out tours commemorating the 20th anniversaries of the landmark albums “Transatlanticism” and “Plans,” according to the news release.

Country singer Ty Myers was announced as the first headliner.

Myers will be coming to the Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza on Saturday, August 7, 2027, ArtsQuest said in a news release.

Ticket access began Monday, Nov. 2 for ArtsQuest Circle Donors, Tuesday, Nov. 3 for ArtsQuest members, and Friday, Nov. 6, for the general public. They’re available at ArtsQuest.org.

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