Oceans Calling Festival 2026 Announces Headliners Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, Mumford & Sons

Oceans Calling Festival has announced its headliners for 2026, with Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons set to lead the three-day event. The festival will take place September 25 to 27 at Ocean City Inlet Beach along the Ocean City, Maryland Boardwalk.

More than 40 artists are scheduled to perform across three stages throughout the weekend. The annual waterfront event will again combine nationally touring acts with food programming and access to local attractions within the festival grounds.

Friday’s lineup features Ludacris, O.A.R., Yellowcard, Shaggy, and Liz Phair, among others. Additional performers will appear across all three stages throughout the day.

On Saturday, artists including Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind, All Time Low, 311, Dashboard Confessional, and Violent Femmes are set to perform, with Twenty One Pilots closing out the evening.

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Sunday’s schedule includes sets from Caamp, My Morning Jacket, The Head and The Heart, Hanson, OK Go, Susan Hoffs, and Jet. Mumford & Sons will headline the final night of the festival.

In addition to live music, Oceans Calling will present culinary programming featuring regional food vendors and Boardwalk staples. Live cooking demonstrations are planned with chefs including Robert Irvine and Antonia Lofaso. The food-focused events will be hosted by actor Jason Biggs.

A pre-sale for Oceans Calling 2026 tickets is scheduled for Thursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET.  Additional ticketing information and the full daily lineup are available through the festival’s official website.

An artist lineup can be found below: 

Oceans Calling 2026 Lineup