The Exploited Santa Ana Tickets - The Observatory

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The Exploited

4 concerts

Formed in 1978 in West Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland, the Exploited became key second-wave U.K. punk, known for raw anti-authoritarian anthems led by vocalist Wattie Buchan. Their 1981 LP Punks Not Dead hit No. 20 in the U.K. charts.

D.I.

1 concert

Orange County punk rock band D.I., formed in 1981 by singer/lyricist Casey Royer (ex-Social Distortion, Adolescents). Known for speedy, surf- and pop-tinged punk with dark humor. Key releases include Ancient Artifacts, Horse Bites Dog Cries, and State of Shock.

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.

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).

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 Total Chaos, 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