THE BIGGEST WEEKEND IN SKA IS AT THE BEACH
September 12–13, 2026
Fort Monroe • Hampton, Virginia
THE ENGLISH BEAT • JEFF ROSENSTOCK • DERRICK MORGAN • YELLOWMAN • THE SLACKERS • THE AGGROLITES • THE PIETASTERS • THE IMPOSSIBLES • CATBITE • THE PLANET SMASHERS + 20 MORE
CHOOSE YOUR SUPERNOVA EXPERIENCE!
Saturday + Sunday
30+ artists • 2 stages • At the beach
Get all the bands now!
The English Beat • Derrick Morgan • The Slackers • Lynval Golding from The Specials • The Aggrolites • Catbite • The Impossibles + more
Jeff Rosenstock • Yellowman • The Pietasters • The Planet Smashers • Bumpin Uglies • Marcia Aitken • Rude Girl Revue + more
New Merch Just Dropped!
Inspired by Fort Monroe. Made for Supernova.The great blue herons around Fort Monroe helped inspire this awesome new design from Joe Maiocco, featuring one of the most recognizable sights around our home at the beach.
The new Great Heron collection is here:
- Women’s Purple Rush V-necks
- Classic black tees
- Two-tone hats
And we’re keeping it easy — everything is just $15 each!
NEWEST MERCH
THANK YOU 2026 Partners!
Thank you to all of our sponsors that are making the 2026 festival possible! Special thanks to 96X and the City of Hampton for their incredible support this year! Check out our full list of partners!
MAKE A WEEKEND OF IT!
Stay right at Fort Monroe and spend your days surrounded by ska, the Chesapeake Bay, historic sites, great food, and thousands of fellow fans.
Want to camp? You can stay within walking distance of the festival. Set up your tent or RV nearby, leave the car parked, and walk to and from Supernova all weekend long. When the last band finishes, your campsite is just a short walk away.
Prefer a hotel? There are several nearby options, including waterfront accommodations and affordable extended-stay rooms.
JAMAICAN LEGENDS AT THE BEACH 🇯🇲
Derrick Morgan, the King of Ska, is one of the most important pioneers in Jamaican music history, Derrick Morgan helped lay the foundation for ska music.
Yellowman’s influence extends far beyond Jamaica. His rhythms, vocal phrases, and melodies have been sampled or referenced in hip-hop, punk, electronic music, and pop for decades.
For fans of lover's rock, we're excited to announce that the great Marcia Aitken will be joining Supernova. She'll be backed by Lionsbridge for her first Supernova performance.
Jamaican legend Susan Cadogan is coming to the 2026 Supernova! Hurt So Good. Nice & Easy. Piece of My Heart. Timeless songs. Timeless voice.
She’ll be backed by the unstoppable Eastern Standard Time.
PRE and AFTER PARTIES
Friday, September 11 - Charity show for music education. The Slackers celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wasted Days at the beach with Yellow Dubmarine, and Detroit Riddim Crew.
Hours: 4-9pm
Location: Festival grounds near 355 Fenwick Road at Fort Monroe
The Slackers (30th anniversary of Better Late Than Never), Mobtown, and DJ Chuck Wren.
Hours: 10:30pm-2am
Location: The Vanguard at 504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669
JER, Omnigone, Los Mal Hablados, and DJ Marv Mack
Hours: 10:30pm-2am
Location: The Vanguard at 504 N King St, Hampton, VA 23669
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