The team behind Oceans Calling has announced a new festival, Boardwalk Rock Festival, set to debut in Ocean City, MD in May 2025 with a lineup topped by Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, and Shinedown.

Set to take place May 17th–18th, the new two-day event will host performances by more than 25 bands on three stages—two on the beach and one along the boardwalk. Among the lineup are Three Days Grace, Alice Cooper, Halestorm, Bush, Chevelle, Bret Michels, 3 Doors Down, Flyleaf, Extreme, Everclear, Puddle of Mudd, Night Ranger, Kat Von D, and more. Rock radio DJ Eddie Trunk will serve as host of the festival.

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In addition to music and local food vendors, attendees will have access to amusement park rides, games, and more between stages at Jolly Roger At The Pier.

Registration is now open for a presale beginning Friday, December 13th at 10 a.m. ET. Check out the full lineup below and visit the festival website for more details and to register to receive a presale passcode.

BOARDWALK ROCK FESTIVAL 2025 ARTIST LINEUP:

SATURDAY MAY 17:
DEF LEPPARD
MOTLEY CRUE
HALESTORM
BUSH
CHEVELLE
FLYLEAF
THE STRUTS
EXTREME
EVERCLEAR
PUDDLE OF MUDD
TRAPT
KAT VON D
ROYALE LYNN

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

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