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AFI

Coming to Observatory Santa Ana

April 23rd, 2026 by Christina Sanchez

The year was 1991, the place was Ukiah, California and that’s when a seismic shift in the reality of alternative rock fans worldwide and Davey Havok took behind the mic as A Fire Inside, most affectionately known to the enormous fanbase as AFI!

Immediately, the band blew up on alternative radio and they never looked back. They charted hits, “Miss Murder,” “The Last Kiss,” “Girls Not Grey,” “Medicate,” and “Silver and Cold.”

AFI fans recently got the news they have been waiting for, the band announced their 2026 North American Tour. Dubbed the “Silver Bleeds Black” Tour, Havok and company are now on the road, and they are headed for Southern California.

AFI will feature their classic catalog and songs from their latest album, “Silver Bleeds the Black Sun.”

The band’s live performance has been described as electric, volcanic and stunning. With cutting riffs on guitar and amplified vocals, their performance never falls short of being entertaining.

AFI will play Sick New World this weekend, but after that, they will trek a little bit of everywhere landing in Orange County September, 19th.

The OC show will take place at The Observatory Festival Grounds featuring supporting acts Areux, L.A. Witch and Kumo 99.

Tickets for this festival are now available. If you love your music loud with a splash of flare, get out to the Observatory in Santa Ana and check this one out!

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