Simple Minds play Darker Waves in Huntington Beach on 14 November
Published on 09/30/2026 at 06:35 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSimple Minds play Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026. The festival appearance places the Scottish rock band on a single-day bill bringing together new wave, post-punk and alternative-rock acts.
Simple Minds join Darker Waves bill on 14 November
The band’s official festival announcement names Darker Waves Festival as the event for Simple Minds, with Huntington Beach, California, and Saturday 14 November 2026 as the date. The announcement presents the appearance as a confirmed live date rather than a general touring possibility.
The festival event page gives the same city and date. Huntington Beach therefore provides the fixed location for the band’s California performance in November 2026.
Simple Minds bring Scottish new wave to California
Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band associated with new wave and alternative rock. Their music gives the Huntington Beach appearance a natural place within a festival built around adjacent strands of guitar music and electronic pop.
The band’s official tour presentation describes its live work as a combination of recent record releases and a broad selection of back catalogue songs. Darker Waves connects that established repertoire with a multi-artist programme, giving the date a setting distinct from a standalone concert.
Darker Waves connects Simple Minds with new-wave peers
The published festival line-up includes Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers and Gary Numan.
That combination places Simple Minds among artists linked with new wave, post-punk and alternative rock. The bill also links the band’s Scottish identity with a California event built around several generations of related music.
Simple Minds: what fans in Germany need to know
- Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026.
- The published programme includes Simple Minds with Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion and other new-wave and alternative-rock acts.
- The festival’s official event information is at darkerwavesfest.com.
Simple Minds on social media and streaming platforms
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Simple Minds: frequently asked questions
When do Simple Minds play in Huntington Beach?
Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026.
What is the Darker Waves Festival date for Simple Minds?
Darker Waves Festival takes place on 14 November 2026 in Huntington Beach, California.
Which acts join Simple Minds at Darker Waves?
The bill includes Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers and Gary Numan.
