Simple Minds play Darker Waves in Huntington Beach on 14 November
Published on 09/29/2026 at 08:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSimple Minds play Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026, giving the Scottish synth-rock band a confirmed festival date in the United States. The single-day event brings the group together with a broad bill of alternative and new-wave acts.
Simple Minds join a broad Darker Waves bill
The band’s official festival announcement names Darker Waves Festival, Huntington Beach and 14 November 2026. The festival’s own date and location listing gives the same day and place.
An independent line-up report lists 35 artists across three stages, with Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins at the top of the bill. Simple Minds appear alongside Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan and Silversun Pickups.
A California date before the V Tour 2027
The Darker Waves appearance comes before the band’s V Tour 2027, which moves through Australia, New Zealand, continental Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The announced run connects the California festival with a wider arena programme.
Eventim’s tour details list Zurich on 19 April 2027, followed by Munich on 20 April, Berlin on 21 April, Hamburg on 27 April and Cologne on 28 April. The German route therefore covers four cities after the band’s US festival appearance.
Sacrosanct brings new material into view
The forthcoming Sacrosanct is due on 29 January 2027, and the announcement identifies Beginner Boys as its first single. The record and the V Tour place new material alongside a live programme built around the band’s established repertoire.
The tour announcement names Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill among the band members. Simple Minds’ synth-rock profile connects the group naturally with the new-wave and alternative acts assembled for the Huntington Beach festival.
Simple Minds: what fans in Germany need to know
- Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026 in Huntington Beach, California.
- The next listed German dates are 20 April 2027 at Olympiahalle Munich and 21 April 2027 at Uber Arena Berlin. Further shows follow at Barclays Arena Hamburg on 27 April and Lanxess Arena Cologne on 28 April.
- Sacrosanct is due on 29 January 2027, with Beginner Boys identified as its first single.
- Official live announcements and date information are listed at simpleminds.com.
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Simple Minds: frequently asked questions
When do Simple Minds play in Huntington Beach?
Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026 in Huntington Beach, California.
Which artists join Simple Minds at Darker Waves?
The bill includes Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, Soft Cell and Gary Numan, among others.
When is the new Simple Minds album released?
Sacrosanct is due on 29 January 2027, with Beginner Boys as its first single.
