Win Platinum Experience at Sea.Hear.Now 2026
This is a special opportunity to win two 2-day Platinum Tickets to the Sea.Hear.Now. Festival in Asbury Park September 19 and 20, while supporting Horizons. Sea.Hear.Now. features an incredible lineup headlined by Mumford and Sons and The Strokes! Valued at $5,100 for the pair, Platinum tickets include a list of exclusive access and benefits including a dedicated VIP/Platinum Dedicated Entry and:
Platinum Lounge
The Platinum Lounge is your secluded oasis. Look for the VIP/Platinum entry portal near the 7th street roundabout on the north side of the street then take a right upon entry to see the Platinum entry portal. Inside you’ll find everything you need to make the most of your Sea.Hear.Now weekend, including:
- Covered, beautifully decorated space with a variety of seating
- Full-service complimentary bar with all-day beer, wine, seltzers, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily lunch, dinner and snacks - see menus HERE!
- Premium air-conditioned bathrooms
- Complimentary lockers and mobile chargers
- Concierge service — Staff to assist you with any festival questions, wristband issues, festival survival supplies or anything else that comes up.
- Full Merch pop-up tent within VIP Lounge. Skip the lines at main merch and shop in VIP! Artist merch only available at main merch store.
*All viewing areas are limited capacity and available on a first-come, first-served basis. With the exception of ADA viewing, no chairs are allowed in viewing areas.
VIP/Platinum Lounge & Viewing Area at Park Stage
Located house-right (to the right if looking at the stage) of the Park Stage, this exclusive area is just for VIP and Platinum guests and includes:
- Air-conditioned restrooms
- Picnic table seating
- Separate Platinum-only bar
- Platinum-only front-of-stage viewing pit
- Entrance located on the far right side, near the Charity Row shops.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DINING AND DRINKS
Beverage Offerings
There are two full-service bars, each serving complimentary beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
*NOTE - alcoholic drinks are NOT allowed outside of Platinum Powered by Cisco areas. You must finish any drinks before leaving.
- Platinum Lounge Bar
- Platinum Viewing Deck Bar - Limited service with select beer, wine and seltzers only
- Park Stage Viewing Area Bar — For convenient thirst-quenching while watching the bands on the Park Stage.
Dining Offerings
No need to go hungry with delicious bites all day in the Platinum Powered by Cisco Lounge. There will be a selection of hand held favorites in the afternoon with an expanded range of hot and cold dishes in the evening hours, followed by late-night snacks to enjoy with the final sets of the festival. All food is served in the Café within the Platinum Powered by Cisco Lounge and will include options for those with dietary requirements.
Viewing Areas
By far one of the most popular perks of Platinum Powered by Cisco is access to fantastic stage viewing! You will have exclusive spaces at all three stages. Please note that all viewing areas are subject to capacity limits and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Check out the festival map HERE.
- Surf Stage
- Front-of-stage — Accessible via the boardwalk from house-left (to the left as you’re looking at the stage)
- Viewing Deck - located within Platinum Lounge
- On-stage viewing - Accessible from Platinum Lounge, pending artist approval. Headliners unlikely.
*Please note, blankets and towels are not allowed in premium viewing areas to save spots. You will be asked to remove them if any are placed in those areas.
- Park Stage
- Front-of-stage, accessible via the GA field house-right (on the right side if looking at stage)
- Includes full-service bar and air-conditioned restrooms
*Please note, blankets and towels are not allowed in premium viewing areas to save spots. You will be asked to remove them if any are placed in those areas.
- Sand Stage
- Front-of-stage, accessible via the boardwalk from house-right (the right of the stage as you’re looking at it)
*Please note, blankets and towels are not allowed in premium viewing areas to save spots. You will be asked to remove them if any are placed in those areas. - Accessible ONLY from the boardwalk. Look for the stairs down labeled with a "VIP/Platinum Viewing Sign". No access from the GA area in the sand. *If you require ADA viewing, that can be found on the boardwalk just before the Sand Stage
- Front-of-stage, accessible via the boardwalk from house-right (the right of the stage as you’re looking at it)
Proceeds will support the Horizons Student Enrichment Program. Horizons is an award-winning, tuition-free, academic and enrichment program serving children in under-resourced communities. For 30 years, Horizons has been providing unforgettable summers for our students. Thank you for your support.
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