Southern California legends Sublime are launching their very own touring music festival called Sublime Me Gusta, and it is going to be massive. The inaugural event debuts in Fort Worth Texas on Saturday May 9th at the scenic Panther Island Pavilion. Taking its name from the iconic lyric “Me gusta mi reggae, me gusta punk rock” from the song “Caress Me Down,” this national festival series embodies everything Sublime stands for: sun soaked vibes, rebellious spirit, and a true love for music without boundaries. For this historic celebration, Sublime will be joined by their long time friends and fellow icons, Slightly Stoopid, uniting two of the most influential bands in the punk reggae rock world on one incredible stage. The festival is co produced by Sublime and Brew Ha Ha Productions, guaranteeing a world class, artist curated experience.
Each stop will feature a lineup hand picked to represent the crossroads of reggae and punk, blending those laid back grooves with the high voltage attitude that has always been the heartbeat of Sublime. Frontman Jakob Nowell perfectly summed up the intention, saying “It’s always been our dream to put on a festival for our friends and family. It’s punk rock, hip hop, reggae, surf — all facets of true west coast alternative culture that has been kept alive for generations by fans and musicians alike. This is our era now and we got nothing but love for everyone coming with us.” Following their record breaking 2025 comeback, the band’s story is reaching its next evolution. Their highly anticipated new album, ‘Till The Sun Explodes’, is set to be released in early 2026. Their recent single “Ensenada” set a major record, spending seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart, proving their new chapter is a full steam ahead takeover.
This is truly shaping up to be Sublime’s biggest year yet. Fans can grab tickets now starting at just $89.99 for General Admission. The festival debut is only the beginning of a huge 2026. The band will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of their self titled album ‘Sublime’ with two special nights at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on April 17 and April 18. Attendees at Sublime Me Gusta will also be able to purchase a craft beer sampling add on for $15.99, showcasing local, regional, and national craft beer, hard seltzer, and cider from noon until 3 pm. You can absolutely feel the community and freedom this band has always represented building up around this epic festival launch.