Ride the Wave: Sea.Hear.Now 2025 Lineup Announced
Sea.Hear.Now 2025: Blink-182, Hozier, LCD Soundsystem, and More Set to Rock Asbury Park
Music, surf, and art will take center stage once again as Sea.Hear.Now returns to Asbury Park, NJ on September 13-14, 2025. This year’s festival lineup is stacked, with headliners blink-182 and Hozier leading the charge, alongside performances from Lenny Kravitz, LCD Soundsystem, Alabama Shakes, Sublime, ZZ Top, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, TV On The Radio, Phantogram, 4 Non Blondes, and many more. Locals The Tide Bends, Surfing for Daisy, and Not Yer Baby are also slated to bring their homegrown sound to the festival, adding a taste of Asbury Park’s vibrant music scene to the mix.
Held on the Beach and Bradley Park, the two-day festival has become a highlight of the Jersey Shore’s music scene, drawing fans for its mix of world-class performances, surf competitions, and immersive art installations. With three stages and over 25 artists set to perform, attendees can expect an unforgettable weekend of music and oceanfront vibes.
Tickets & Festival Packages
The lowest-priced 2-Day and 1-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 AM ET, with a general on-sale at 11 AM ET if tickets remain. Festival-goers can also purchase Hotel + Festival Experience packages for 2-Day tickets.
Each ticket tier offers a different level of access:
GA+ includes access to a dedicated lounge with air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar, and a concierge.
VIP offers exclusive viewing areas, VIP lounges, private bars, specialty food options, and charging stations.
Platinum goes all out with front-of-stage viewing, a complimentary full-service bar, all-day dining, and exclusive festival perks.
For full ticket details and to sign up for the presale code, visit www.seahearnowfestival.com.
Surf’s Up: Pro Contest Returns
Sea.Hear.Now isn’t just about the music—it’s also a celebration of surf culture. Between performances, fans can catch some of the biggest East Coast surf legends competing in the North Beach Sessions surf contest. This year’s lineup features Landon McNamara, Cam Richards, Balaram Stack, Sam Hammer, Rob Kelly, Cassidy McClain, Pat Schmidt, Mike Gleason, Tommy Ihnken, Logan Kamen, Jamie DeWitt, Cole Deveney, Audrey Iglay, Paul Francisco, and Mia Gallagher. The surfer who catches the festival’s best wave will take home the prize.
Art & Visual Installations
A staple of Sea.Hear.Now, Pork Chop’s larger-than-life jellyfish installation and surfboard arch will once again serve as the festival’s signature artistic centerpiece. A reimagined Stoke Henge will rise on both sides of Convention Hall, paying tribute to Asbury Park’s rich music history through visual storytelling by local artists.
Surf photographer Ben Currie’s wave photography will also be on display, capturing the essence of New Jersey’s surf scene. The Transparent Clinch Gallery pop-up will return, featuring exclusive artwork from participating musicians and pop-up performances, with proceeds benefiting local Asbury Park charities.
Stay in the Loop
For the full lineup, by-day schedule, and all upcoming announcements, head to www.seahearnowfestival.com. Follow @seahearnowfestival on Instagram, Facebook, and X for the latest updates.
Whether you're here for the music, the waves, or the art, Sea.Hear.Now 2025 is shaping up to be another unforgettable weekend on the Jersey Shore.
Images from Sea.Hear.Now 2024 by Michael Campanile
