Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins To Top Darker Waves Festival At Huntington Beach, Nov. 14

After debuting in 2023, Darker Waves Festival returns to Huntington Beach with a packed single-day music lineup topped by Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins, also featuring Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Gary Numan and more.

Located at the Huntington City Beach at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway in Orange County, the oceanside festival will feature performances from 35 artists on three stages. Fans can sign up now for a passcode granting access to the presale that begins Thursday, April 2, at 10 a.m. Remaining tickets will go on sale following the presale. General admission passes begin at $259.99.

Multiple VIP and elevated offerings exist, offering perks including shaded seating, air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated entry lanes, preferred viewing areas and more.

Produced by C3 Presents, Darker Waves debuted in 2023 with New Order, Tears For Fears, The B-52’s, Echo and the Bunnymen, Devo, Soft Cell and more.