Organizers stopped the build and called off the weekend after the National Weather Service updated the storm’s track, citing tides, flooding, high winds and beach erosion. Front Gate ticket purchases will be refunded automatically.
The festival was fully canceled after the Nor’easter’s revised westward track created unsafe conditions for build and operation.
Tickets bought through Front Gate Tickets will be fully and automatically refunded to the original payment method within about 30 days.
Headliners scheduled to appear included Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Mumford & Sons, Hootie & The Blowfish, Gwen Stefani and Twenty One Pilots.
# What happened
Oceans Calling, the three-day festival planned for Ocean City, Maryland, has been canceled for 2026. Organizers made the decision after the National Weather Service reported a stronger and more westward track for the incoming Nor'easter. That revised forecast changed local impacts and the safety outlook for the site build and festival operations.
# Why the festival was canceled
Organizers said tides, flooding, high winds and beach erosion created unsafe conditions for continuing the build of the festival. Those factors left crews and public officials unable to guarantee a safe environment for attendees, performers and staff. The announcement cites cooperation with local public officials and following the National Weather Service guidance as reasons for the cancellation.
# Practical details for ticket buyers and attendees
# Who was scheduled to perform
Artists confirmed for the event included Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket, Mumford & Sons, Hootie & The Blowfish, Gwen Stefani and Twenty One Pilots. The cancellation affects the full lineup and all scheduled sets.
# Sequence of events leading to the cancellation
The festival first canceled its opening day because of weather-related issues, including beach erosion and safety concerns for crews. When the National Weather Service updated the Nor'easter's projected path westward and strengthened its forecast, organizers concluded that the remaining days could not proceed safely and announced a total cancellation.
# Short summary for fans and local businesses
# What remains unclear or unannounced
# Bottom line
The updated Nor'easter forecast moved the storm's impacts into a zone that made the festival build and operation unsafe. Organizers canceled the full weekend and promised automatic refunds for Front Gate purchasers, while urging safety for anyone already in Ocean City.
Oceans Calling Festival has now cancelled the entirety of its weekend schedule as a coastal storm continues to lash at Delmarva’s shores.
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