Simple Minds play Darker Waves in Huntington Beach on 14 November
Published on 10/03/2026 at 10:16 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSSimple Minds play Darker Waves Festival at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026. The California festival brings the Scottish new-wave group to a single-day programme on the Pacific coast.
Darker Waves sets Simple Minds in Huntington Beach
The band’s own official Darker Waves announcement names Huntington Beach, California, and gives Saturday 14 November 2026 as the performance date. The festival’s location is Huntington Beach City Beach, according to the event’s current listing.
Darker Waves is presented as a one-day festival, with the wider programme drawing on new wave and post-punk. A festival details listing places Simple Minds among the new-wave acts scheduled for Huntington Beach on 14 November 2026.
Simple Minds bring Glasgow new wave to the festival
Simple Minds emerged from Glasgow’s punk scene and developed into a Scottish new-wave and rock band. Jim Kerr and Charlie Burchill remain the group’s central members, with live collaborators completing the present touring line-up.
The band’s official history names Ged Grimes, Sarah Brown, Gordy Goudie, Erik Ljunggren and Cherisse Osei among those working with Kerr and Burchill. That Glasgow foundation connects directly with Darker Waves, whose programme is built around related new-wave and post-punk traditions.
Simple Minds: what fans in Germany need to know
- Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California.
- The official site lists a later Simple Minds date at Olympiahalle in Munich on 15 October 2027.
- Official live announcements and date details are listed at simpleminds.com/tour.
Simple Minds on social media and streaming platforms
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Simple Minds: frequently asked questions
When will Simple Minds play Darker Waves?
Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026.
Where will Simple Minds play on 14 November 2026?
They play at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California, as part of Darker Waves Festival.
Where are Simple Minds from?
Simple Minds are from Glasgow, Scotland, and are associated with Scottish new wave and rock.
The band’s own announcement places the appearance in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026.
