Simple Minds play Darker Waves in Huntington Beach on 14 November
Published on 10/25/2026 at 12:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Simple Minds play Darker Waves Festival at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California, on 14 November 2026. Darker Waves is a future festival appearance outside Europe before the band’s listed European arena dates in 2027.
Darker Waves places Simple Minds on a California festival bill
Darker Waves is scheduled for Huntington Beach City Beach on 14 November 2026. The official festival page places the event in Huntington Beach, California, while Live Nation’s festival announcement lists Simple Minds among the performers.
The lineup also includes Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs and Soft Cell. Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan and other acts are also listed for the California event.
Simple Minds bring Glasgow roots to the California bill
Simple Minds are a Scottish band rooted in Glasgow, with singer Jim Kerr and guitarist Charlie Burchill at the group’s core. Their sound grew from post-punk into a broad mix of new wave, rock and electronic textures.
The catalogue includes Once Upon a Time, Street Fighting Years, Walk Between Worlds and Direction of the Heart. The band’s Glasgow origins and catalogue connect the California festival appearance with a career spanning post-punk, synth-led pop and rock.
European arena dates follow the California appearance
The official tour listing places Simple Minds at Olympiahalle München in Munich on 20 April 2027. Berlin follows at Uber Arena on 21 April, with Hamburg and Cologne scheduled for 27 and 28 April.
The sequence moves from Australia and New Zealand through Europe before reaching the United Kingdom and Ireland. It lists four German arena dates, giving the Huntington Beach festival appearance a place within a wider international run.
Simple Minds: what fans in Germany need to know
- 14 November 2026: Simple Minds play Darker Waves at Huntington Beach City Beach, Huntington Beach, California.
- The next listed German date is 20 April 2027 at Olympiahalle München in Munich; further dates are 21 April in Berlin, 27 April in Hamburg and 28 April in Cologne.
- The official tour page at simpleminds.com lists dates and venue details for the international run.
- The California bill includes Morrissey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs and Soft Cell.
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 at Huntington Beach City Beach on 14 November 2026.
Which German dates follow Darker Waves?
The listed dates are 20 April 2027 in Munich, 21 April 2027 in Berlin, 27 April 2027 in Hamburg and 28 April 2027 in Cologne.
Which albums have Simple Minds released?
The catalogue includes Once Upon a Time, Street Fighting Years, Walk Between Worlds and Direction of the Heart.
