Boardwalk Rock Not Returning to OC in 2026

OCEAN CITY, Md. – The Town of Ocean City announced on Wednesday that the Boardwalk Rock festival will not be returning in 2026.

The festival took place for the first time earlier this year on May 17-18. The lineup included artists such as Def Leopard, Mötley Crü, Nickleback, Shinedown, and more.

In the announcement, the City acknowledged that were a “variety of challenges” that made it difficult to deliver a high-quality experience for festival attendees. However, not all hope is lost for those hoping to catch rock tunes on the beach.

“Boardwalk Rock quickly became a highlight of Ocean City’s spring event calendar,” said Ocean City Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo. “While we are disappointed to take a pause in 2026, we are fully committed to working with C3 Presents to bring the festival back stronger than ever in 2027.”

The City thanks music fans, as well as Ocean City residents and visitors for their support and enthusiasm surrounding the event.