TL;DR
- Sea.Hear.Now Festival is returning to Asbury Park on September 19–20, 2026
- The lineup announcement traditionally drops in March alongside ticket sales
- The festival blends music, surfing, and art on the Jersey Shore
- Past lineups featured major acts like Blink-182, Hozier, and LCD Soundsystem
- 2026 continues its run as one of the East Coast’s most unique festivals
What Is the Sea.Hear.Now 2026 Lineup?
The official 2026 lineup for the Sea.Hear.Now Festival has now been revealed, continuing the festival’s tradition of blending major headliners with a diverse mix of indie, rock, and legacy acts.
While the full roster follows the event’s signature curation style, the announcement also signals the return of one of the East Coast’s most distinctive festival experiences — where music meets surf culture on the beach.
The lineup drop follows the festival’s usual rollout window in March, which historically coincides with ticket sales and fan anticipation ramping up ahead of summer.
Full Lineup:
Saturday
- Mumford & Sons
- 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
- Jarod Clemons
Sunday
- The Strokes
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Fontaines D.C.
- Moby
- Pixies
- Ziggy Marley
- Kim Gordon
- Ben Howard
- Flipturn
- Die Spitz
- Alice Phoebe Lou
- Makua
- King Stingray
- Blaise
- Status Green
When and Where Is Sea.Hear.Now 2026 Happening?
Sea.Hear.Now 2026 is officially set for September 19–20 in Asbury Park, taking over the beachfront at North Beach and nearby park spaces.
Since launching in 2018, the festival has turned the Jersey Shore into a late-summer destination for music fans, combining ocean views with multiple stages and immersive art installations.
What Makes Sea.Hear.Now Different From Other Festivals?
It’s not just about the music.
Sea.Hear.Now has carved out a unique lane by combining live performances, professional surfing competitions, and art showcases into one cohesive experience.
Founded by photographer Danny Clinch alongside C3 Presents, the festival reflects a deep connection to local culture — blending global acts with Jersey Shore roots.
That mix gives it a vibe that’s equal parts major festival and local celebration.
Who Has Played Sea.Hear.Now in the Past?
The festival has built a reputation for landing big names across genres.
Recent editions have featured artists like Blink-182, Hozier, and LCD Soundsystem as headliners, alongside legends and rising acts.
Earlier years have seen appearances from icons like Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, and Foo Fighters — reinforcing its status as a must-stop festival for major touring acts.
Why Does the 2026 Lineup Matter?
Because Sea.Hear.Now has quietly become one of the most reliable festival brands in the U.S.
Each year, the lineup reflects a careful balance: mainstream appeal, indie credibility, and legacy nostalgia. That formula has helped it stand out in an increasingly crowded festival landscape.
The 2026 edition continues that momentum, building on years of sold-out crowds and genre-spanning bookings that appeal to both casual fans and deep music heads.
