Out of control army IS BACK!
Visas acquired for 2026, and Mexico's Out of Control Army is making their long-awaited return to Supernova for the first time in 3 years! Fresh off recording their new album at Tuff Gong Studio and playing to massive crowds—including tens of thousands in Mexico City—they’re bringing that energy back to the beach.
Supernova - Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA - September 12-13
Bands are being announced weekly, but here is our line-up as of May 1
Jeff Rosenstock, Derrick Morgan (with Lloyd Parks and EST), Out of Control Army, The Pietasters, The Slackers, The Impossibles, The Planet Smashers, Suburban Legends, MC Lars, Catbite, Susan Cadogan (with EST), Dan Potthast, Eastern Standard Time, Rude Girl Revue, Chris Murray, Middagh Goodwin from This is Ska, The Boy Detective, Jackie Mendez, Blake Rules, Detroit Riddim Crew, The Skavelinas, and Cote Percussion
2026 Supernova Line-Up
Jackie Mendez will be performing at Supernova this year, and coming to the East Coast for a mini tour! Supernova and Bohemian Amigos Record Shop will be hosting her official Record Store Day party on April 18 at the 110 Gallery in Hampton. Tickets are very limited; grab them today!
Catbite has been part of the ska community for years now — not just a band we book, but family we absolutely love having around. And their music is incredible too! Call Your Bluff, Bad Influence, Scratch Me Up, Excuse Me Miss, and Die in Denver are just a few tracks on repeat over the years.
Jamaican legend Susan Cadogan — The Queen of Lovers Rock — 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 — quite simply the greatest house band you could ever ask for.
The Ultimate Celebration of The Slackers
The Slackers are the hardest-working band in ska, and in 2026, we’re throwing the ultimate celebration of their legacy at Supernova.
Friday, September 11 - Charity Show for music education
25th anniversary of Wasted Days
Saturday, September 12 - Supernova Main Stage
20th Anniversary of Peculiar
Peculiar and other big tunes
Saturday, September 12 - Supernova After-Party
30th anniversary of Better Late Than Never
NEWEST MERCH
Hotels and Camping
We have hotel blocks up online. We included The Landing Hotel, Sonesta Simply Suites, and The Colonies RV & Travel Park as hotel partners this year.
The Landing is downtown Hampton which is the closest hotel to the festival, Sonesta has $93 Studio Suites, and The Colonies is camping within walking distance. There are other hotels, but we've found that rates are cheaper on sites like Expedia.
THANK YOU 2026 SPONSORS!
Thank you to all of our sponsors that are making the 2026 festival possible! Special thanks to 96X who is a presenting sponsor this year!
Contact Us (No Band Submissions please)