The Smashing Pumpkins headline Darker Waves in Huntington Beach 14 Nov
Published on 10/29/2026 at 13:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael MĂĽller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
The Smashing Pumpkins headline Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California. The outdoor event brings the band to a three-stage programme led jointly by Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins.
Darker Waves sets its Huntington Beach date
The festival’s official festival page gives 14 November 2026 as the date and Huntington Beach City Beach as the location. The beach setting places the event in Huntington Beach, a coastal city in California.
The Live Nation announcement names The Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey as the festival’s headliners. It places the site at Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway and says more than 35 artists will perform across three stages.
The Smashing Pumpkins bill spans three festival stages
The announced programme includes Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned and Manic Street Preachers. These acts appear alongside the two headliners in the Darker Waves Festival line-up.
The announcement also names Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog and Marky Ramone. The festival’s three-stage format brings those performances together at Huntington Beach City Beach on 14 November 2026.
The Smashing Pumpkins: what fans in Germany need to know
- Darker Waves Festival takes place on 14 November 2026 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California.
- The Smashing Pumpkins share the headline position with Morrissey in a programme spread across three stages.
- The festival site places the beach venue near Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
- Official festival details and ticket information are listed at darkerwavesfest.com.
The Smashing Pumpkins on social media and streaming platforms
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The Smashing Pumpkins: frequently asked questions
When do The Smashing Pumpkins play in Huntington Beach?
The Smashing Pumpkins play Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026 at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California.
Where is Darker Waves Festival held on 14 November 2026?
Darker Waves Festival is held at Huntington Beach City Beach in Huntington Beach, California, near Huntington Street and Pacific Coast Highway.
Who headlines Darker Waves Festival on 14 November 2026?
The Smashing Pumpkins and Morrissey headline the festival. Live Nation lists more than 35 artists across three stages.
