The English Beat Joins Supernova!
Supernova has landed the legendary two-tone band The English Beat!
The English Beat are one of the founding bands of Two Tone, and their 1980 groundbreaking album, I Just Can't Stop It, helped define a generation of ska fans and launched a career that would produce classics like Mirror in the Bathroom, Hands Off... She's Mine, Too Nice To Talk To, and Save It for Later.
Virago Spirits is Bringing the Rum!
Please raise a glass for our newest Supernova partner: Virago Spirits
Straight out of Richmond’s Diamond District, Virago crafts classically inspired spirits with a creative twist, and they’ll be bringing their incredible rum to the beach all weekend long at Supernova 2026.Expect specialty rum cocktails and some great vibes all weekend. Cheers to a great new partnership!
The Jamaican Delegation
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.
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
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 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!
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