Oceans Calling 2026: Friday canceled as powerful nor’easter threatens Ocean City
Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories in effect ahead of developing nor'easter
Coastal Flood Warnings and Advisories are in effect in Washington, D.C. and in parts of Maryland and Virginia as a developing nor’easter brews along the eastern seaboard.
OCEAN CITY, Md. - A powerful nor’easter bringing strong winds, heavy rain and high surf to the East Coast has prompted Oceans Calling organizers to cancel Friday’s portion of this weekend’s festival schedule.
In a post on their website, organizers said Friday’s events are canceled because continued weather impacts and beach erosion made it impossible to safely complete the site build, and Friday ticket holders will receive automatic refunds while organizers work to get the rest of the weekend’s shows ready.
The Oceans Calling Festival was scheduled to run September 25–27, 2026, along the Ocean City Boardwalk and features more than 40 artists across three stages, including headliners Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Gwen Stefani and Matchbox Twenty.
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Worcester County remains under a Coastal Flood Warning until 4 p.m. Friday as the developing nor’easter strengthens along the eastern seaboard. According to the National Weather Service, widespread flooding of up to several feet is possible in low‑lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
FULL Oceans Calling UPDATE
Festival Update: Friday Cancellation
Despite the extraordinary efforts of our production, site, safety teams, and the city staff/officials the impacts of this week’s continued weather, including beach erosion that affected the festival site, have made it impossible to safely complete the build in time for Friday.
As a result, Friday will not move forward as planned. The safety of our fans, artists, crew, and community must come first.
1-Day Friday Tickets and 33% of 3-Day Tickets purchased directly through Front Gate Tickets will be automatically refunded in as little as 30 days to the original method of payment.
Please continue to follow our official channels for updates. We are working very hard to get the show up for the remainder of the weekend, and hoping the conditions improve.
More information is available online.
The Source: Information in this article comes from the FOX 5 Weather Team, the National Weather Service and Oceans Calling.