Live Music in Ocean City, MD
Ocean City Live Music
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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
May 6-12, 2026
Sunday, May 10
- Berlin Beer Company | Caileen & AJ | 1pm
- Blu Crabhouse | Bryan Russo | May 17th
- Bourbon Street on the Beach | Joey Fitz | 6–9pm
- Cork Bar | Steve Rexroth | 4–7pm
- Crabcake Factory Bayside | Rick & Regina | 2pm
- Fast Eddie’s | Johnny Cardo | 3–6pm
- Harborside | Opposite Directions | 1pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Kevin Poole | 5–9pm
- Salted Vines Winery | Tim Jaudon | 2pm
- Seacrets | DJ Davie | 9pm–2am
- Skye Bar | Caleb Richards | 4–8pm
- Southgate Grill | First Class | 5pm
- The Angler | The GG’s | 2–6pm
Monday, May 11
- Berlin Beer Co | Vinyl Night | 6pm
- Burn Wood Fired Pizza | Open Mic Night | 6–10pm
- Buxy’s | DJ Deogee | 3–10pm
- Fager’s Island | Full Circle 5:30pm | DJ Stinson 9:30pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Cecilia Grace | 4–8pm
- Pickles Pub | Karaoke by Wood | 9:30pm
- Seacrets | DJ Waxx | 9pm–2am
- Skye Bar | Sketchbook | 4–8pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA | 4–7pm
Tuesday, May 12
- Coins | Jammin Brothers | 8pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Kevin Poole | 4–8pm
- Pickles Pub | Beats by Wax | 9:30pm
- Seacrets | DJ J-Spinz | 9pm–2am
- Skye Bar | Full Circle | 4–8pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA | 4–7pm
Wednesday, May 13
- Bourbon Street on the Beach | Reform School 6:30pm | Open Mic 8:30pm
- Coconuts | Medium Wave Jay 12–3pm | The Dunehounds 4–8pm
- Crabcake Factory Bayside | Johnny Phatt | 5pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Shortcut Sunny | 5–9pm
- Seacrets | DJ E-State 9pm–2am | DJ J-Spinz 9pm–1am
- Skye Bar | Darin Engh | 4–8pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA | 4–7pm
Thursday, May 14
- Berlin Beer Co | Jesse Harmon | 6–9pm
- Bourbon Street on the Beach | Randy Lee Ashcraft & The Saltwater Cowboys 4–7pm | Two Pistols 7–10pm
- Coconuts | Shortcut Sunny 12–3pm | Full Circle 4–8pm
- Harborside | Dust N Bones | 5pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Cecilia Grace | 4–8pm
- Pickles Pub | Beats by Connair | 9:30pm
- Salted Vines Winery | Catch The Drift | 4pm
- Seacrets | Shredded Cheddar 5–9pm | DJ Davie 9pm–1am | DJ J-Spinz 9pm–2am | My Hero Zero 10pm–1:50am
- Skye Bar | TBA | 4–8pm
- Southgate Grill | Boogiemen | 5pm
- The Angler | Lennon LaRicci | 5–8pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA | 4–7pm
Friday, May 15
- Atlantic Hotel | Shirley Thomas | 6pm
- Berlin Beer Co | Uncle Ward | 6–9pm
- Bourbon Street on the Beach | Dave Sherman 4–7pm | Sonic OCM 8–11pm
- Burley Oak Brewing | Amish Outlaws | 6pm
- Buxy’s | Full Circle | 7pm
- Captain’s Table | Phil Perdue – The Piano Man | 5–9pm
- Coins | Risky Business | 8pm
- Fager’s Island | Other Brother Darryl 5:30pm | DJ Robcee 9:30pm
- Harborside | DJ Billy T | 3pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Keith White Duo 4–8pm | The Chest Pains 8–12am
- Pickles Pub | Beats by DeoGee | 9:30pm
- Purple Moose | Surreal | 10pm
- Reverie Wine Bar | Greta Jane | 7–10pm
- Salted Vines Winery | Deb & Mike | 4pm
- Seacrets | The Embers 5–9pm | DJ E-State 9pm–2am | DJ Chrome 9pm–1am | Black Hole Sons 10pm–1:50am | DJ Bobby-O 10pm–2am
- Sinepuxent Brewing | Chris Miller | 5pm
- Skye Bar | Monkee Paw | 4–8pm
- Southgate Grill | Permilla Project | 7–10pm
- The Angler | Brian Bishop | 5–8pm
- The Playbook Ocean Downs | Blake Hayley | 8pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA 4–7pm | TBA 8–11pm
Saturday, May 16
- Bourbon Street on the Beach | Ted Poley 6–7:30pm | Sunset Strip 8–11pm
- Captain’s Table | Phil Perdue – The Piano Man | 5–9pm
- Coins | Colassal Fossil | 8pm
- Fager’s Island | Big Machine 5:30pm | DJ Cruz 9:30pm | Kittyback 9:30pm
- Flamingo Coast | Guys In Thin Ties | 1–4pm
- Harborside | TBA 1pm | DJ Bigler 6pm
- Harpoon Hanna’s | Shortcut Sunny 12–4pm | Union Road Duo 4:30–8:30pm | On The Edge 8pm–12am
- Pickles Pub | Live Music TBA | 9:30pm
- Purple Moose | Johnny Cardo 2–6pm | Surreal 10pm
- Reverie Wine Bar | Elijah Ehrhart | 7–10pm
- Salted Vines Vineyard & Winery | Jack Sky 12pm | Devin Canfield 4pm
- Seacrets | DJ Mary Jane 11am–5pm | Party Til Dawn 5–9pm | DJ Davie 6–9pm | DJ Connair 9pm–1am | Lost in Paris 9pm–1:30am | DJ E-State 9pm–2am | Cherry Crush Band 10pm–1:50am
- Shenanigan’s | EDM Night | 10pm–1am
- Sinepuxent Brewing | Sketchbook Band 2pm | Captain Crash 6pm
- Skye Bar | Bleech | 4–8pm
- Southgate Grill | Shores Blues Band | 7–10pm
- The Angler | Rockoholics | 5–9pm
- Vista Rooftop | TBA 4–7pm | TBA 8–11pm
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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. 🎵