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Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Soft Cell Playing 2026 Darker Waves Festival
More than 35 artists will perform across three stages, with ticket presales starting April 2 and payment plans beginning at $19.99 down.
- The Darker Waves Festival returns to Huntington Beach on Nov. 14, headlined by Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins, bringing the alternative music scene back to Orange County.
- This coastal event positions itself as a destination for fans of alternative and new wave music seeking a one-day experience along the Southern California shoreline.
- More than 35 artists will perform across three stages, including Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, and Gary Numan.
- Presale tickets become available tomorrow at 10 a.m., with fans able to sign up for the festival's SMS list to receive a passcode before general public sales.
- Travel packages through Jampack bundle tickets with beachfront hotel stays, while General admission, GA+, VIP, and Ultimate VIP ticket tiers offer payment plans starting at $19.99 down.
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