This is not a drill. Morrissey and The Smashing Pumpkins are headlining Darker Waves Festival 2026, and the lineup is absolutely stacked.

The fest drops November 14 in Huntington Beach, California, right on the sand at Huntington Beach City Beach. We’re talking oceanside stages, 35+ artists, and a who’s who of alternative and post-punk royalty.

Beyond the headliners, you’ve got Simple Minds, Bad Religion, Adam Ant, The Psychedelic Furs, Soft Cell, The Damned, Manic Street Preachers, Gary Numan, Silversun Pickups, Buzzcocks, EMF, Circle Jerks, Spacehog, and Marky Ramone. Three stages. All day.

If you want in on the presale, sign up for the SMS list at DarkerWavesFest.com. You’ll get a code for early access starting Thursday, April 2 at 10am PT. The first hour, 10am to 11am, gets you the cheapest GA tickets available. After that, prices go up.

Ticket options range from GA all the way to Ultimate VIP, which includes locker access, complimentary drinks and food, elevated views, and AC restrooms. Payment plans start at $19.99 down if you need to spread it out.

There are also vacation packages through Jampack that bundle tickets with beachfront hotel stays at spots like the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach. Those come with a dedicated entrance, re-entry, and fest merch.

This is a rare chance to catch some of the most iconic names in alternative music all in one place. Morrissey alone is a gamble, the guy’s notorious for cancellations, so if you’ve been waiting for the right fest to pull the trigger on, this might be it.

Full lineup and ticket info at DarkerWavesFest.com.