For the past few years, the Sea.Hear.Now Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey, has firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the live music circuit. By blending a high-energy concert experience with a professional surfing competition, the event offers a unique atmosphere that continues to draw massive crowds. Organizers have officially unveiled the lineup for the 2026 edition, which is set to take place on September 19 and 20.
Saturday’s festivities will be anchored by headliners Mumford & Sons. The opening day also features a diverse array of talent, including The Offspring, Chaka Khan, The War On Drugs, The All-American Rejects, Shaggy, Men At Work, Susanna Hoffs, Fitz And The Tantrums, Tom Odell, 54 Ultra, Anders Osborne, Steph Strings, Nat Myers, and Jared Clemons.
The momentum continues into Sunday, with The Strokes taking the stage as the weekend’s final headliners. The Sunday bill is equally stacked, featuring performances from Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines DC, Moby, Pixies, Ziggy Marley, Kim Gordon, Ben Howard, Flipturn, Die Spitz, Alice Phoebe Lou, Makua, King Stingray, Blaise, and Status Green.
Beyond the music, the festival remains committed to its coastal roots with a professional surfing competition. This year’s roster of surfers includes Sam Hammer, Cassidy McClain, Cam Richards, Balaram Stack, Rob Kelly, Pat Schmidt, Mike Gleason, Tommy Ihnken, Logan Kamen, Jamie Dewitt, Cole Deveney, Audrey Iglay, Paul Francisco, Mia Gallagher, Eden Edwards, and Cruz Dinofa.
Prospective attendees should mark their calendars for ticket sales. A pre-sale is scheduled for March 20 at 10 a.m. ET, followed by a general public on-sale at 11 a.m. ET the same day. For additional details and updates, fans are encouraged to visit the official festival website.
