The Oceans Calling Festival is returning to Ocean City, Maryland, with Dave Matthews Band, Twenty One Pilots, and Mumford & Sons set to headline the 2026 edition.

The three-day music festival will take place September 25–27 at Ocean City Inlet Beach, featuring more than 40 artists across three stages along the boardwalk. Other performers announced for the lineup include Gwen Stefani, Hootie & The Blowfish, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Ludacris, Caamp, My Morning Jacket, The Head and The Heart, Shaggy, Yellowcard, Liz Phair, Third Eye Blind, All Time Low, 311, Dashboard Confessional, Violent Femmes, Hanson, OK Go, Susan Hoffs, and Jet.

In addition to music, the festival will spotlight the region’s culinary scene with live cooking demonstrations from chefs Robert Irvine and Antonia Lofaso, hosted by actor Jason Biggs.

Festivalgoers will also have access to Ocean City’s iconic boardwalk attractions, including the Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park, which will be located within the festival grounds.

A presale begins March 5 at 10 a.m. ET, with the public ticket sale opening later that day at 11 a.m. ET.