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The Offspring Announce 'Punk Stuff' Show Before Fest
28 Jul
Summary
- Sea Hear Now festival includes an exclusive 'punk stuff' show by The Offspring.
- Comedian Jon Stewart will perform drums at the free kickoff show.
- The festival has announced additional Late Night shows at local venues.
The Sea Hear Now festival, set to take place September 19-20, 2026, on the Asbury Park oceanfront, has revealed its Late Night shows and a free kickoff event. The "Kickoff on Cookman" on September 18, 2026, presented by Netflix, will feature performances by Snacktime, DJ Shepard Fairey, Dentist, the Lakehouse Music Academy Band, and Church and State TM. Notably, this includes city musician Rick Barry on vocals and comedian Jon Stewart on drums.
The Offspring, scheduled to perform at the main festival on September 19, 2026, will also host an intimate "Just the punk stuff!!" show on September 18, 2026, at the Stone Pony. This special performance will feature older, deep-cut punk songs. Other announced Late Night shows include "There Goes the Neighborhood" on September 18, 2026, at the Wonder Bar, featuring Ista, Sacred Lawns, and Teen Idle; Makua on September 19, 2026, at the Wonder Bar; and "The Ocean Ave. Stomp" on September 19, 2026, at the Stone Pony.
Headliners for the main Sea Hear Now festival are Mumford and Sons on September 19, 2026, and The Strokes on September 20, 2026. The event will also feature performances by Goo Goo Dolls, Fontaines D.C., War on Drugs, Moby, Chaka Khan, Pixies, All-American Rejects, Ziggy Marley, Shaggy, and Men At Work, among many others. Ticket and information can be found at www.seahearnowfestival.com.
