Following a few years off since the inaugural event in 2023, Darker Waves will return to the shores of Surf City USA in Huntington Beach, CA on November 14th. Touting 35 artists across three stages, the 2026 edition of Darker Waves will feature headlining sets from Morrissey along with The Smashing Pumpkins - topping a line-up loaded with classic alternative, new wave, post punk and more. 

Among the artists confirmed on the bill include sets from Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, plus TR/ST, Cold Cave, Christian Death and Prayers to illustrate the variety. 

Fans are encouraged to sign up at DarkerWavesFest.com to receive a passcode to the presale starting April 2nd at 10am PT. The access code will ensure the lowest-priced GA tickets from 10am to 11am PT. GA, GA+, VIP, and Ultimate VIP Tickets will be available, with layaway payment plans starting at $19.99 down. 

For complete information, line-up and ticket packages visit Darker Waves online - HERE