The Exploited Santa Ana Tickets - The Observatory

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The Exploited

2 concerts

Formed in 1978 in Edinburgh, Scotland, the Exploited emerged as a leading second-wave U.K. punk band led by frontman Wattie Buchan. Known for raw street punk and hardcore anthems, they released notable albums like Punks Not Dead and Troops of Tomorrow.

D.I.

1 concert

Formed in 1981 by former Social Distortion and Adolescents drummer Casey Royer, Orange County punk rock band D.I. is known for speedy tempos, surf and pop touches, and dark humor. Their 1986 breakthrough album was Horse Bites Dog Cries.

Dwarves

Chicago punk rock band led by Blag Dahlia and He Who Cannot Be Named, notorious for crude, high-speed songs and provocative shows. Broke through with Sub Pop’s Blood Guts & Pussy (1990); later albums include Sugarfix and Concept Album (2023).

Total Chaos

Formed in Pomona Valley, California, Total Chaos is a punk rock band rooted in social and political activism, organizing peace punk picnics and protesting the Gulf War. They’ve stayed true to their original ideals and aim to unite punk scenes.

Concert Info

Genre: Punk Rock, Skate punk, Rock, Pop, Indie / Alternative, Alternative Rock, Metal, Nu Metal, Emo / Hardcore / Punk, Ska Punk, Hardcore punk, Oi!, alternative, street punk, uk82, punk 'n' roll, austrian hip hop, thrash core, power-pop punk, chicago punk

See The Exploited concert in Santa Ana at The Observatory on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 6:30 PM, featuring Dwarves, D.I., and more. Tickets are moving quickly.

All Ages Welcome Doors: 6:30 PM Show: 7:30 PM *All times and supporting acts are subject to change