All You Need To Know: Ocean City MD Music Festivals 2025
Ocean City, Maryland is turning up the volume once again in 2025, and if you're a music lover, this beach town is where you want to be. With not one, not two, but three major music festivals lighting up the sand and streets, it's clear that OCMD has earned its spot as a top-tier festival destination.
Before you visit our beach town for the 2025 Ocean City music festivals — Boardwalk Rock, Oceans Calling, and Country Calling —make sure you read this blog! We'll give you the inside scoop so that you can make the most of your trip. If it's going to be your first time to Ocean City, welcome!
2025 Ocean City MD Music Festival Dates
Here are the festival weekends you need to block off now:
● Boardwalk Rock – May 17–18, 2025
● Oceans Calling – September 26–28, 2025
● Country Calling – October 3–5, 2025
Where Are the Ocean City Music Festivals Held?
All three events take place in the Inlet area at the southern end of Ocean City, MD — stretching roughly from 1st Street to South 2nd Street. If you're not familiar with the layout of downtown OC, no worries — we've got you covered with a full map to help you visualize the festival grounds.
What Kind of Music Can You Expect?
Boardwalk Rock
This is a brand-new festival for 2025, but the lineup is already making waves. Boardwalk Rock is featuring some AWESOME classic rock bands and will have you time travelling back to the 80s.
Some of our favorites hitting the stage include:
Def Leppard
Motley Crue
Alice Cooper
Check out the full Boardwalk Rock Lineup here!
Oceans Calling
The OG of Ocean City’s music festivals, Oceans Calling is back and bigger than ever. The 2023 and 2024 events were massive hits, and 2025 is shaping up to be just as unforgettable.
Headliners this year include:
Green Day
Noah Kahan
Fall Out Boy
Weezer
View the full Oceans Calling Lineup here!
Country Calling
Back for its second year, Country Calling is expanding to a full three-day weekend in 2025 — and the lineup is nothing short of country royalty.
Notable Performers Include:
Carrie Underwood
Brooks & Dunn
Luke Bryan
Luke Combs
View the full Country Calling Lineup here!
OCMD Music Festival Tips & Tricks
Travel Tips
Ocean City festivals draw big crowds, so plan ahead for traffic and parking. Public buses and Ubers coming from uptown can get packed fast. The smart move? Book a vacation rental in downtown Ocean City so you can walk to the festival gates.
Our friends at Central Reservations can help you find the perfect spot!
Local Advice
If you've read the blog by our friends at Central Reservations blog about Country Calling, or our blog about Oceans Calling, you may already know a few of these tips, but here’s a quick refresher:
Bring a rain jacket — seriously. The beach has a funny way of attracting rain clouds during festivals.
Not a fan of huge crowds? Consider springing for VIP or GA+ tickets for more space, easier access to bathrooms, and less time in line for food and drinks.
Thanks for Reading!
We hope this guide helps you enjoy all the amazing Ocean City MD music festivals in 2025! And hey — if you fall in love with our beach town and start dreaming about owning a place here, let’s talk. We’ve got the experience and the local knowledge to help make it happen.
Whether you're looking for a beachfront condo, a quiet getaway spot, or a high-return rental investment, we’re here to help.
See you at the beach soon!
Grant Fritschle
Email: grant@grantf.com
Cell: 410-430-5880
Office: 410-524-6400
Jon Barker
Email: jon@markf.com
Cell: 410-935-3810
Office: 410-524-6400