Key Highlights
- The lineup for the upcoming inaugural Los Darks Festival on March 28, 2026, has been confirmed.
- Headliners include Caifanes and The Growlers, along with Johnny Marr, Twin Tribes, The Adicts, London After Midnight, and Mareux.
- Pre-sale tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, with layaway payment options available via losdarkslive.com.
- The festival takes place at Santa Ana Stadium in Santa Ana, California, offering a mix of rock, dark-wave, goth, and synth-pop acts.
Los Darks Festival: A Celebration of Darkwave and Synth-Pop
The Southern California music scene is set to host its latest event with the upcoming inaugural Los Darks Festival. Scheduled for March 28, 2026, the festival will feature a lineup that combines both local and international talent in a celebration of darkwave and synth-pop.
Lineup Highlights
The headliners include legendary Mexican band Caifanes, known for their influential role in shaping the rock en español movement. Formed in Mexico City in 1986, Caifanes continue to inspire a new generation of artists with their unique blend of new-wave and alternative rock. Additionally, The Growlers, who originated in Dana Point, Orange County, in 2006, will bring their surf-psychedelic style to the stage, offering attendees a taste of Southern California’s vibrant music scene.
Other notable acts include Johnny Marr, whose solo career and work with The Smiths have left an indelible mark on rock history. Supporting acts like Twin Tribes, The Adicts, London After Midnight, and Mareux will add a diverse range of sounds to the festival.
Festival Details and Tickets
Pre-sale tickets for the event are set to go live at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025. Fans can purchase layaway options via losdarkslive.com, providing flexibility in payment plans. The festival will take place at Santa Ana Stadium, which offers a mid-size venue ideal for the one-day event format.
Organizers aim to deliver “a celebration of gothic, dark wave and synth-pop” through live performance, while ensuring accessibility by limiting the event to a single day. Early ticket buyers are encouraged to plan ahead for travel and parking logistics, as the stadium is centrally located in Santa Ana’s stadium district.
Local Connection
The Growlers bring a local connection to the festival, originally forming in Dana Point before moving to Costa Mesa. Their appearance at Los Darks Festival will be a home-region highlight for both band and fans alike.
Festival promoters emphasize that this event is designed as a one-day format, combining local roots with international appeal. Updates on supporting acts, VIP options, and experience add-ons are expected closer to the event date.
