Sublime Announces 'Me Gusta' Festival Tour Dates

The band's inaugural festival expands to multiple cities across the western U.S.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The American band Sublime has expanded its inaugural 'Me Gusta' festival into a multi-city tour, bringing a blend of reggae, punk rock, and hip-hop to audiences across the western United States this spring and summer. Originally announced with a single date in May 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas, the festival now includes stops in Portland, Oregon, and Salt Lake City, Utah.

Why it matters

The festival's creation marks a significant step for Sublime, particularly under the leadership of Jakob Nowell, son of the band's original singer, Brad Nowell, who died in 1996. The festival aims to represent a broad spectrum of musical styles - punk rock, hip hop, reggae, and surf - that have defined the band's legacy and resonated with its fanbase for generations.

The details

The Fort Worth date, at Panther Island Pavilion, will feature performances by Sublime alongside Slightly Stoopid, Iration, Long Beach Dub Allstars, The Ataris, HR of Bad Brains, Codefendants, Jakobs Castle, and Strange Case. The Portland event, scheduled for June 27, 2026, at Tom McCall Waterfront Park, will showcase Sublime, Cypress Hill, The Interrupters, Long Beach Dub All Stars, Codefendants, DIZZYISDEAD, Jakobs Castle, and Strange Case. The final confirmed date, July 18, 2026, in Salt Lake City at Zions Bank Stadium, will include Sublime, Slightly Stoopid, Pennywise, Long Beach Dub All Stars, The Ataris, Codefendants, Jakobs Castle, and Strange Case.

  • The inaugural 'Me Gusta' festival was originally announced with a single date on May 9, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The Portland event is scheduled for June 27, 2026.
  • The Salt Lake City event is scheduled for July 18, 2026.

The players

Sublime

An American band that blends reggae, punk rock, and hip-hop, and is led by Jakob Nowell, son of the band's original singer, Brad Nowell, who died in 1996.

Jakob Nowell

The son of Sublime's original singer, Brad Nowell, who is now leading the band and overseeing the 'Me Gusta' festival.

Brad Nowell

The original singer of Sublime, who passed away in 1996.

SMKFLWR

The company powering the 'Me Gusta' festival.

Brew Ha Ha Productions

An independent promoter co-producing the 'Me Gusta' festival with Sublime.

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What they’re saying

“It's always been our dream to put on a Festival for our friends and family.”

— Jakob Nowell

What’s next

Tickets for the 'Me Gusta' festival start at $89.99 for general admission and are available through the festival's website, www.MeGustaFest.com. The Fort Worth and Portland events will also offer craft beer sampling for an additional $15.

The takeaway

The 'Me Gusta' festival represents a significant expansion of Sublime's brand and a bold step into the competitive world of music festivals, aiming to celebrate the band's diverse musical influences and cultural impact with a lineup that appeals to both longtime fans and a new generation of music lovers.