The inaugural Boardwalk Rock Festival is set to electrify Ocean City, Maryland on May 17–18, 2025, at the Ocean City Inlet and Boardwalk. Produced by C3 Presents — the team behind Oceans Calling and Country Calling — this two-day rock event will feature over 25 bands performing across three stages: two on the beach and one along the boardwalk.
Attendees can look forward to performances on multiple stages set against the backdrop of the Ocean City Inlet and Boardwalk. The festival grounds will feature a variety of food options from regional and local vendors, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. Bars, concessions, official band merchandise, and free water stations will be available throughout the park.
Tickets & Admission
GA+: Starting at $390, offering additional amenities. Note: GA+ tickets are currently sold out; waitlist and verified resale options are available.
2-Day General Admission: Starting at $250, includes access to all stages, food vendors (with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options), bars, merchandise, and free water stations. Children 8 and under enter free with a ticketed adult.
For tickets, lodging, and more information, visit the official Boardwalk Rock Festival website.
Lineup Highlights
Saturday, May 17:
- Def Leppard
- Alice in Chains (replacing Mötley Crüe, who withdrew due to Vince Neil’s health concerns)
- Halestorm
- Bush
- Chevelle
- Flyleaf
- Lacey Sturm
- The Struts
- Extreme
- Everclear
- Puddle of Mudd
- Trapt
- Kat Von D
- Royale Lynn
- Eddie Trunk
- Mammoth WVH
Sunday, May 18:
- Nickelback
- Shinedown
- Three Days Grace
- Alice Cooper
- 3 Doors Down
- Bret Michaels
- Candlebox
- Night Ranger
- Crossfade
- Dorothy
- Black Stone Cherry
- Fuel
- Saliva
- Tim Montana
- Eddie Trunk
- Lit
Hope to see you there!