Live Music in Ocean City, MD

Ocean City Live Music

Ocean City doesn’t just have a beach — it has a soundtrack. From beachfront tiki bars to rooftop stages and music festivals, live music is basically the official hobby of OCMD, happening almost every night all season long. Whether you’re into country, classic rock, reggae, or a cover band that makes you forget your drink is empty, OC’s live music scene delivers — and the Ocean City Vibes newsletter tracks it all, dropping every week with a fresh lineup right in your inbox.

Live Music in Ocean City, MD

🗓️ This Week in Ocean City

August 9 – August 15, 2026

Sunday, August 9

Aloft | Papi Roisterous | 2-5pm
Angler | Lauren Glick Trio | 5-8pm
Beach Barrels | Saved By Zero | 3-6pm
Blu Crabhouse | Bill Dickson | 5-9pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | First Class Duo 6-9pm | View Fireworks @ Northside Park 9–10pm
Burley Oak Brewing | The Garcia Project | 6-10pm
Buxy’s | Local’s Party w/DJ Deogee | 10pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Cecila’s Fall 1-5pm | TBA 7-11pm
Carousel Hotel – Tsunami Beach Bar | Just Bob | 5-8pm
Coconuts | John LaMere 12–3pm | Rick & Regina 4-8pm
Crabcake Factory Bayside | Cup of Joe | 2pm
Fager’s Island | Jr. Cline & The Recliners 5:30pm | DJ Wax 9:30pm
Fish Tales | Josh Pryor | 4-7pm
Flamingo Coast | Scott Brash | 4-8pm
Freeman Arts Pavilion | The String Cheese Incident: Just Keep Spinning Tour | 6:15pm
Harborside | Opposite Directions 1pm | AJ & Caileen 6pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Caribbean Steel Drum 1-2pm | DJ Wax 2-5pm | Kevin Poole 5-9pm
Jolly Jellyfish | On The Edge | 4pm
Macky’s | Kaleb Brown | 5-8pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | Johnny Cardo | 4-7pm
Purple Moose | Chris & Chris | 2-6pm
Reverie Wine Bar | Chamber Music by the Sea | 2pm
Ropewalk | Danny Hines 12-4 | Paddy O 4-8pm
Salted Vines Winery | Two Moore Band 12pm 4pm | Deb & Mike 4pm
Seacrets | DJ Epic Cheech 11am-5pm | The Elovators 7-10pm | DJ Davie 9pm-2am | DJ Chrome 9pm-1am | #No Filter 10pm–1:50am
Shenanigan’s | Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm
Sinepuxent Brewing | Wayne Blake | 4pm
Skye Bar | Bryen O’Boyle | 4–8pm
Southgate Grill | Crackin Bush | 5-8pm
Sun Outdoors Tiki Bar | Charlie Travers 12-4pm | The Dunehounds 6-10pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Adam McDonough 12-4pm | Blind Wind 5-9pm
Vista Rooftop |Dave Grundman | 4–7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar – Ashore | Aaron Howell | 3-7pm
Windmill Creek Winery | Breath of Fresh Air | 5-8pm

Monday, August 10

Angler | Homeskool Dropouts | 5-9pm
Berlin Beer Co | Vinyl Night | 6pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | John LaMare 4-7pm | Bryan & Taylor 7-10pm
Burn Wood Fired Pizza | Open Mic Night | 6–10pm
Buxy’s | DJ Deogee | 3–10pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Sin Deck Party w/DJ Bobby-O 1-5pm | Dust N’ Bones 7-11pm
Coconuts | Sean Loomis 12–3pm | The Rogue Citizens 4-8pm
Fager’s Island | DJ Wax 4:30pm | Jr. Cline & The Recliners 5:30pm | The Loop 9:30pm | DJ Stinson 9:30pm
Freeman Arts Pavilion | The Fray: Summer of Light Tour | 6pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Cecilia Grace | 5–9pm
Jolly Jellyfish | First Class | 4pm
Macky’s | Carley Twigg | 4-7pm
Pickles Pub | Karaoke by Wood | 9:30pm
Ropewalk | Paddy O | 4-8pm
Seacrets | DJ E-State 11am-5pm | Blake Hayley 5-9pm | DJ E-State 9pm–2am
Shenanigan’s | Dueling Pianos | 8:30pm
Skye Bar | Jess Arms | 4–8pm
Southgate Grill | Bob Wilkinson | 5-8pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Cup of Joe | 1-5pm
Vista Rooftop | John Kanahan | 4–7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar – Ashore | Mike Heur | 3-7pm

Tuesday, August 11

Angler | Lennon LaRicci | 5-9pm
Beach Barrels | Matt Avery | 5-8pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | John LaMere & Randy Lee Ashcraft 4-7pm | Jaared Arosemena 7-10pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Ben Davis 1-5pm | Johnny Cardo 7-11pm
Coconuts | Jack Bannon 11:30am-2:30pm | Jess Arms 3:30-7:30pm
Coins | Sketchbook | 8pm
Crabcake Factory Bayside | Karaoke w/ DJ C-Miller | 5-8pm
Fager’s Island | Salt Water Sweat Line Dancing | 7-11pm
Freeman Arts Pavilion | Rolling Stone: Nashville Now Podcast w/Maggie Rose | 7pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Kevin Poole 5–9pm | Karaoke w/DJ Rusty Dog 9pm
Jolly Jellyfish | Soul Chase | 4pm
Macky’s | Theme Night: Little Black Dress | 10pm-close
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | Danny Shivers | 2-5pm
Pickles Pub | Beats by Wax | 9:30pm
Ropewalk | Charlie Travers | 4-8pm
Seacrets | DJ Epic Cheech 11am-5pm | Opposite Directions 5-9pm | Seven Suns 7-10pm | DJ J-Spinz 9pm-1am | DJ Davie 9pm-2am | Turning the Tide 10pm-1:50am
Skye Bar | Full Circle | 4–8pm
Sunset Grille | Tribute Tuesdays: E Street Shuffle | 7pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Cup of Joe | 1-5pm
The Wedge | Boogiemen | 5-8pm
Vista Rooftop | Rick Artz | 4–7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar – Ashore | Mike Heur | 3-7pm

Wednesday, August 12

Angler | The Syndicate | 6-10pm
Beach Barrels | DJ Rupe | 6pm
Blu Crabhouse | Kevin Poole | 5-9pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | Uncle Ward Ewing 4-7pm | Reform School 6:30-11pm | Open Mic 8-11pm
Buxy’s | Karaoke w/DJ Hundley | 8pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | AJ Jesson 1-5pm | True Country (solo) 7-11pm
Coconuts | Medium Wave Jay 12-3pm | Monkee Paw 4-8pm
Crabcake Factory Bayside | Fil Rhythm | 5pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | Reform School 6:30-11pm | Open Mic 8:30-11pm
Buxy’s | Karaoke: Iconic Duos w/DJ Hundley | 8pm-12am
Caribbean Pool Bar | Fil Rhythm 1-5pm | Johnny Cardo 7-11pm
Coconuts | Chris Diller 12–3pm | Fred & Wilma 4–8pm | Family Movie Night: Zootopia 2 8:30pm
Crabcake Factory Bayside | Kevin Poole | 5pm
Fager’s Island | DJ Hector 9:30pm
Fast Eddies | Couples Dancing | 4pm
Johnny’s Pizza | Open Mic w/Jack Worthington | 6-9pm
Jolly Jellyfish | Joe Mama & Friends | 4pm
Harborside | DJ Billy T | 3pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Shortcut Sunny | 5–9pm | Karaoke w/DJ Rusty Dog 9pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | Johnny Cardo | 2-5pm
Ropewalk | Michael Sky | 4-8pm
Seacrets | DJ Davie 11am-5pm | Full Circle 4-7:30pm | The Expendables 7-10pm | DJ J-Spinz 9pm–1am | DJ E-State 9pm-2am | The Benderz 10pm-1:50am
Shenanigan’s | Gerry Timlin | 8:30pm
Skye Bar | Bob Wilkinson | 4-8pm
The Clubhouse Bar & Grill – Ocean Pines | Lauren Glick | 6-9pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Keith Mack | 1-5pm
Vista Rooftop | Steve Kuhn | 4-7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar – Ashore | Dylan Canfield | 3-7pm
Whiskers Saloon | Dust N’ Bones | 7-10pm

Thursday, August 13

Angler | Full Circle Duo 5-9pm
Beach Barrels | Jim Long | 4-7pm
Blu Crabhouse | Randy Lee & The Saltwater Cowboys | 5-9pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | Jess Arms 4-7pm | Barry & The Bashers 7-10pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Sketchbook 1-5pm | Schizophrenic Boogiemen 7-11pm
Carousel Hotel – Tsunami Beach Bar | Rick Summer | 5-8pm
Coconuts | Union Road 12–3pm | Aaron Howell Trio 4–8pm
Fagers Island | DJ Groove | 9:30pm
Fast Eddies | TBA | 6pm
Harborside | Dust N Bones | 5pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Cecila Grace 5-9pm | 5 Spot Band 9pm-1am
Jolly Jellyfish | Lennon LaRicci & The Leftovers | 4pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | Danny Hines | 6-9pm
Pickles Pub | Beats by Connair 11pm
Purple Moose | Bonfire | 10pm
Ropewalk | Monkee Paw | 4-8pm
Salted Vines Winery | DJ Scott | 4pm
Seacrets | DJ E-State 11am-5pm | Faith Noel 5-9pm | DJ Davie 9pm–2am | DJ E-State 9pm-1am | Go Go Gadget 10pm-1:50am
Skye Bar | Endless Ember | 4–8pm
Southgate Grill | Free State Duo | 5-8pm
Sun Outdoors Tiki Bar | Karaoke w/ DJ Twitch 6-10pm
Sunset Grille | Biscotti Boys | 7pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Frankie Moran | 1-5pm
Vista Rooftop | Otto Grundman | 4–7pm

Friday, August 14

Angler | Bilenki Duo 2-5pm | Charlie Travers | 6-10pm
Atlantic Hotel | Shirley Thomas | 6pm
Beach Barrels | Sketchbook 4:30-7:30pm | Glamour Kitty 8-11pm
Blu Crabhouse | Loud Moon | 5-9m
Bourbon Street on the Beach | Dave Sherman 4–7pm | Lennon & The Leftovers 7:30-10:30pm
Buxy’s | DJ Wax | 7pm-12am
Captain’s Table | Phil Perdue – The Piano Man | 5–9pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Mike & Eric 1-5pm | Salt Life Band 7-11pm
Carousel Hotel – Tsunami Beach Bar | Chainbreaker Duo | 5-8pm
Coconuts | Darin Engh 12–4pm | Lime Green Band 5-9pm
Coins | Monkee Paw | 8pm
Crabcake Factory Bayside | Toney Mowen | 7pm
Fager’s Island | Making Waves 5:30pm | DJ Robcee 9:30pm | Shake The Room 10pm
Fast Eddies | TBA | 7:30-10:30pm
Flamingo Coast | Ashley LaRue | 5-8pm
Freeman Arts Pavilion | Forever Motown | 7:30pm
Harborside | DJ Billy T | 3pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | DJ Wax 3-6pm | Keith White Duo 6-10pm | The Chest Pains 9pm–1am
Jolly Jellyfish | Dustin Showers Band | 4pm
Macky’s | Lower Case Blues | 8-11pm
M.R. Ducks | DJ Harvey Cinco | 6pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | Coastal Groove | 6-10pm
Pickles Pub | Beats by DeoGee | 9:30pm
Purple Moose | Surreal | 10pm
Reverie Wine Bar | Don Saint John | 7–10pm
Ropewalk | Aaron Howell | 12-4pm
Salted Vines Winery | Lauren Glick | 4pm
Saltwater 75 | Dylan Canfield | 4-8pm
Seacrets | Seacrets Bay Party 11am-7pm | DJ E-State 11am-6pm | The Way Outs 5-9pm | DJ J-Spinz 6- 9pm | Sky City Social 9pm-1:30am | DJ E-State 9pm-1am | DJ Davie 9pm-2am | DJ Bobby-O 9pm-2am | Turning The Tide 10pm–1:50am
Shenanigan’s | Marty McKernan | 8:30pm
Sinepuxent Brewing | Dave & Friends | 5pm
Skye Bar | The Stims | 4–8pm
Sneaky Pete’s | Blake Hayley | 6pm
Southgate Grill | Jim Long | 7–10pm
Sun Outdoors Tiki Bar | Kevin Pocius 12-4pm | Bubba & The Gumps 6-10pm
Sunset Grille | Lenahan Band | 7pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Devlan Collier 12-4pm | Fil Rhythm 5-9pm
Vista Rooftop | TBA | 4–7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar | DJ Kenny Flight 3-7pm | Darren O’Neill 9pm-12am (Tap Room)
Windmill Creek Winery | Hot Sauce | 5-8pm

Saturday, August 15

Angler | The GG’s 12-4pm | Brian Bishop 5-9pm
Beach Barrels | Otto Grundman 4:30-7:30pm | HFS Band 8-11pm
Blu Crabhouse | Beach Bandits | 5-9pm
Bourbon Street on the Beach | Chris Button 4-7pm | Ted Poley Band 8-11pm
Captain’s Table | Phil Perdue–The Piano Man | 5–9pm
Caribbean Pool Bar | Star Spangled Hustlers 1-5pm | Rogue Citizens 7-11pm
Carousel Hotel -Tsunami Beach Bar | J. Wo | 5-8pm
Coconuts | Whiskey Train 12–4pm | Colossal Fossil Sauce 5-9pm
Coins | First Class | 8pm
Fager’s Island | The 8-Trax 5:30pm | Shake The Room 10pm | DJ Vybe 9:30pm
Fast Eddies | TBA | 8pm
Forgotten 50 | Dirty Grass Players | 6-9pm
Freeman Arts Pavilion | Ran’D Shine 10am | Indigo Girls 7pm
Harborside | TBA 1pm | DJ Bigler 6pm
Harpoon Hanna’s | Shortcut Sunny 12:30-4:30pm | Union Road Duo 5-9pm
Jolly Jellyfish | Park Avenue | 4pm
Macky’s | Connor Howes 5-8pm | DJ Accelerate 9pm-close
M.R. Ducks | Bonedaddy’s | 5pm
Ocean Pines Yacht Club | The Klassix | 6-10pm
Pickles Pub | Troll Tribe 9pm-1am | Beats by Deogee | 9pm
Purple Moose | Johnny Cardo 2-6pm | Surreal | 10pm
Reel Inn | Sketchbook | 5-9pm
Reverie Wine Bar | Les Domestic | 7–10pm
Ropewalk | Michael Sky 12-4pm | Monkee Paw 4-8pm
Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery | Scott Dinolfi 12pm | Heather Vidal 4pm
Saltwater 75 | Endless Ember | 4-8pm
Seacrets | DJ Connair 11am-6pm | DJ J-Spinz 12-5pm | The Way Outs 1-5pm | Sky City Social 5-9pm | DJ Davie 6-9pm | The Event Horizon 9pm-1:30am | DJ E-State 9pm-2am | DJ Connair 9pm-1am | #No Filter 10pm-1:50am | DJ Bobby-O 10pm-2am
Shenanigan’s | Marty McKernan | 8:30pm
Sinepuxent Brewing | Boogiemen | 3pm
Skye Bar | Jack Heit | 4–8pm
Southgate Grill | Tear The Roof Off | 7–10pm
Sun Outdoors Tiki Bar | Darren O’Neill 12-4pm | Sticky Situation 6-10pm
Sunset Grille | Jexxa Band | 7pm
The Current – Princess Royal | Frankie Moran 12-4pm | Bill Dickson 5-9pm
Vista Rooftop | Dave Crites | 4–7pm
Wahoo Beach Bar | Aaron Howell 11am-2:45pm | DJ Vybe 3-7pm | Shortcut Sunny 9pm-12am (Taproom)
Windmill Creek Winery | Breath of Fresh Air | 5-8pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best live music in Ocean City, Maryland?

Oh, where do we even start?! OC’s live music scene is basically its own ecosystem. Seacrets on 49th Street is an iconic waterfront venue with a beach bar, a nightclub, live music, and a bayfront dining area — during the day you can relax in the bay, and by night it transforms into a full-on party with DJs and live bands. Fager’s Island on 60th Street is a bayside classic with stunning sunset views and live music and DJs as the night rolls in. The Purple Moose Saloon on the Boardwalk at Talbot Street is a rock and roll icon that’s been keeping the party going for decades. And don’t sleep on Bourbon Street on the Beach and Macky’s Bayside — both are OCV favorites. The Ocean City Vibes newsletter drops a fresh live music lineup every single week. Subscribe so you never miss a set.

Is there free live music in Ocean City, MD?

Yes, and it’s genuinely good — not just-a-guy-with-an-acoustic-guitar good. Sunset Park Party Nights offers free concerts every Thursday in July and August from 7–9pm, overlooking the bay. Bring a chair, bring a cooler, and enjoy. Springfest also brings free concerts to the Inlet stage — in 2026 it celebrated its 35th anniversary. Between free festivals, boardwalk buskers, and happy hour bands at spots all over town, you can honestly fill an entire trip with live music without spending a dime on tickets. OCV tracks it all — the free stuff and the ticketed stuff — every week in the newsletter.

What music festivals happen in Ocean City, Maryland?

OC is seriously a music festival town. Oceans Calling Festival runs September 25–27, 2026, featuring over 40 performances across 3 stages right on the Ocean City Boardwalk, with East Coast food vendors and chef demos. Country Calling follows on October 2–3, 2026, with 25+ artists performing on 3 stages — two on the beach and one along the boardwalk. Oceans Calling 2026 features a lineup that includes Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, Twenty One Pilots, Gwen Stefani, and Mumford & Sons. Springfest in April brings live music to the Inlet, and summer is packed with concerts throughout. OCV covers every single one — subscribe to stay in the loop year-round. 🌊

Does Ocean City have live music year-round or just in the summer?

Summer is peak season for sure, but OC’s live music scene doesn’t exactly hibernate. There are many options for live music in Ocean City’s bars and clubs all year round — whether you’re looking for reggae by the pool, a concert at Morley Hall, or a band that gets you out of your seat. Fall is actually a hidden gem — Oceans Calling and Country Calling both happen in September and October, and the crowds are thinner while the music is just as good. The Ocean City Vibes newsletter runs year-round too, so you’ll always know what’s on no matter when you’re rolling into town.

What genre of music can I find in Ocean City, MD?

Whatever you’re in the mood for, OC’s got it covered. The live music scene spans everything from themed stage shows and dance parties to live performances and celebrity DJs — venues like Seacrets, Fager’s Island, Macky’s, and the Purple Moose each have their own distinct atmosphere. Bourbon Street on the Beach brings New Orleans-style rock and roll with a weekly open mic night on Wednesdays. Country, classic rock, reggae, cover bands, DJs, acoustic sets — it’s all happening on any given weekend. The OCV newsletter breaks it down by venue every week so you can plan your nights like a local.

How do I find out what bands are playing in Ocean City this week?

Great news — that’s literally what Ocean City Vibes is for. Every week, the OCV newsletter lands in your inbox with a curated live music lineup so you know exactly who’s playing where, and when. No more Googling five different bar websites at 4pm on a Friday. Ocean City’s music scene spans the famous boardwalk to downtown venues and West OC hotspots, so there’s a lot to keep track of — and we do the tracking for you. Subscribe for free above and consider yourself officially in the know. 🎵