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Supernova Ska Festival - Historic Fort Monroe in Hampton, VA (September 12-13)

Bands are being announced weekly. Here is our line-up as of May 21:

Jeff Rosenstock, Derrick Morgan (with Lloyd Parks and EST), King Yellowman, 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, A100s, Chris Murray, Middagh Goodwin from This is Ska, The Boy Detective, Jackie Mendez, Blake Rules, Detroit Riddim Crew, The Skavelinas, and Cote Percussion

KING YELLOWMAN TO SUPERNOVA!

Yellowman is one of the most important and influential figures in the history of Jamaican music and he is joining the Supernova line-up on September 13. Abandoned by his parents, Yellowman grew up in the Alpha Boys School in Kingston. 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.

2026 Supernova Line-Up

DERRICK MORGAN

Derrick Morgan, the King of Ska, is coming to Supernova on Saturday, September 12! One of the most important pioneers in Jamaican music history, Derrick Morgan helped lay the foundation for ska music.

CATBITE

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.

SUSAN CADOGAN W/EST

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.

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.

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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!

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