Fans of live music have much to anticipate as Mumford & Sons and the Strokes lead the Sea.Hear.Now Festival 2026 lineup in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Scheduled for September 19 and 20, the festival presents a diverse array of performances, combining legendary acts with exciting new sounds. Headlining this year’s event, the keyword festival promises not only incredible music but also engaging art and thrilling surf competitions.
The Star-Studded Lineup
Mumford & Sons will kick off the Sea.Hear.Now Festival as the Saturday headliner. Sharing the stage are the Offspring, Chaka Khan, the War on Drugs, the All-American Rejects, Shaggy, Men at Work, Susanna Hoffs, and Fitz and the Tantrums. It’s a day packed with unforgettable performances that will resonate with fans of all genres.
Sunday features the Strokes at the helm. Joining them are the Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines D.C., Moby, Pixies, Ziggy Marley, Kim Gordon, and Ben Howard. This dynamic lineup ensures that the keyword festival remains a must-attend event for music lovers everywhere.
Beyond the Music
In addition to more than 25 musical performances across three stages, the Sea.Hear.Now Festival offers a two-day surf contest featuring East Coast pro surfers such as Sam Hammer, Cassidy McClain, Cam Richards, and Balaram Stack. The keyword festival also emphasizes visual arts, with the Transparency Gallery showcasing artwork by lineup musicians and hosting pop-up performances. All artwork sales will support Asbury Park charities, adding a philanthropic dimension to the festivities.
Tickets and Availability
Tickets for the Sea.Hear.Now Festival will be available for presale starting March 26 at 10 a.m. ET, with any remaining tickets going on sale to the general public at 11 a.m. ET. The keyword festival ticket options include two-day and one-day general admission; GA+, VIP, and Platinum. For more information, prospective attendees are encouraged to visit the festival’s official website.
Upcoming Performances
Apart from their appearance at the Sea.Hear.Now Festival, Mumford & Sons will perform at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival in Louisville, Kentucky, from September 24-27. Their latest album, “Prizefighter,” was released in February, continuing their musical journey.
The Strokes, meanwhile, are scheduled to headline the Shaky Knees Festival in Atlanta from September 18-20, as well as appearances at Coachella and Bonnaroo. Their last album, “The New Abnormal,” launched in 2020, is still fresh in fans’ minds.
