Oceans Calling Festival 2025 Lineup and Ticket Schedule

Oceans Calling Festival is making its triumphant return to Ocean City, MD, this fall, taking place September 27–29 on the water. With three days of beachside fun and all your favorite artists across every genre, this is the end-of-summer sendoff you didn’t know you needed…until now.

Who’s kicking things off? Green Day and Lenny Kravitz will take the stage on Friday for a dose of 90s rock realness. Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend, and Good Charlotte will seize the day on Saturday with a mix of folk and alternative music, respectively, while Sunday shall be an event in itself. Who’s ready to experience the raw power of pop-punk with Fall Out Boy and Weezer? 

You’ll also see performances by The Black Crowes, Nelly, Modest Mouse, Jack’s Mannequin, Train, Vance Joy and more. While the lineup mostly leans towards rock, you’ll also get plenty of pop, R&B, and funk to go around…which is the perfect vibe for a day of concerts on the beach. It’s never been a better time to dance barefoot in the sand before singing along to an iconic power ballad, which is exactly the vibe at Oceans Calling. 

You see, Oceans Calling is one of the only major festivals set directly on the sand, with stages lining Ocean City’s legendary boardwalk. That means you can catch a sunset with friends, grab fresh funnel cake between acts, or hop on the Ferris wheel for a bird’s-eye view of the main stage. It’s a festival-meets-vacation vibe that makes everything feel just a little more electric.

While this music festival is a little newer than its predecessors, with the first Oceans Calling happening in 2023, it’s already booking some of the biggest names in music. And that’s saying a lot. This isn’t only a rock show or sandy getaway, but an experience in itself. You’ll find gourmet food stalls, local Maryland vendors, beach bars, and chef pop-ups throughout the weekend, making it feel like one giant music-filled boardwalk block party.

And since it’s set after the peak summer heat but before the fall chill, September in Ocean City delivers ideal festival weather. Are you ready to book your Oceans Calling tickets yet? Because we’ve got plenty! 

Oceans Calling 2025 Dates

September 27-29 — Ocean City, MD @ Ocean City Boardwalk