Cigarettes After Sex Announce Bay Area Concert at Oakland Arena

Following a memorable performance at San Francisco's Outside Lands music festival in 2023, indie-pop sensation Cigarettes After Sex is gearing up to captivate Bay Area fans once again. The El Paso, Texas-based dream-pop group, spearheaded by Greg Gonzalez, has announced an upcoming concert on October 5th at the renowned Oakland Arena.

Grab Your Tickets

For those eager to experience the group's entrancing live act, tickets for the general public will go on sale at 10 a.m. on March 8th. Fans can secure their passes through the band's official website, with additional presale options available.

A Tour in Support of New Music

The Oakland gig is part of a larger 2024 tour itinerary in anticipation of Cigarettes After Sex's new album titled "X's," slated for a July 12th release. Greg Gonzalez describes the record as "brutal," emphasizing the depth of emotion and experience that has gone into its creation, bringing both analysis and a means to revisit past sentiments.

Fans were also treated to the release of the album's first single, "Tejano Blue," which draws on Gonzalez's Texan roots and personal musical journey, blending influences from Selena and Cocteau Twins—a testament to the band's unique sound.

More Tour Dates

Alongside the Bay Area performance, Cigarettes After Sex's 2024 tour includes a variety of North American stops in cities such as New York, Toronto, and Vancouver, before heading to Europe and beyond. The tour showcases the group's global appeal and dedication to sharing their music with fans around the world.

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