Oceans Calling just made a splash.
O.A.R.’s self-curated, annual festival — that’s hosted by “American Pie” star Jason Biggs (!) — announced their 2026 lineup and once again delivered a slam dunk bill complete with throwback ’90s rockers, jam bands, pop icons, punk pioneers, Hip-Hop legends and more set to take the Ocean City Inlet Beach stages from Sept. 25-27.
Sitting atop the star-studded bill this year are alt innovators Twenty One Pilots, No Doubt frontwoman Gwen Stefani, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Dave Matthews Band, folk heroes Mumford & Sons and hitmakers Matchbox Twenty.
They’ll be joined by Hootie and the Blowfish, Ludacris, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind and My Morning Jacket.
Rounding out the bill are Yellowcard, Shaggy, 311, Caamp and The Head and the Heart.
Plus, we’d be absolutely remiss if we didn’t note that ’90s favorites Hanson, Liz Phair, Better Than Ezra, Everclear, Fastball will be there as well.
In total, 40 acts (including two O.A.R. sets) are slated to go down over the long, end of summer, three-day extravaganza.
On top of all the music royalty (we didn’t even mention that Violent Femmes, Susanna Hoffs, Jet, OK Go and Dashboard Confessional are performing), chefs Robert Irvine and Antonia Lofaso will lend their talents to the proceedings.
“Almost every attendee that I spoke with, veteran and first time Oceans Calling attendees, all thought this year’s event was outstanding and well-managed,” OceanCity.com reported about last year’s festivities.
They noted that amenities included “hydration stations, ample restroom facilities (with flushing toilets, not just your regular porta potties), charging stations for cell phones, lockers, ADA viewing areas, free rides at the Jolly Roger Amusements on the OC Pier, a first aid tent, and more.”
If you’d like to attend, single and multi-day Oceans Calling passes become available first through a pre-sale that starts Thursday, March 5 at 10 am ET.
An hour later, tickets officially go on sale to the general public through Ticketmaster but are available now on trusted secondary market sites like StubHub and Vivid Seats.
We only recommend sites with a 100% buyer guarantee, so you know your transaction is safe and your tickets will arrive on time.
Oceans Calling tickets
Inventory for the 2026 Oceans Calling Festival is available on all verified ticketing sites.
We recommend checking out StubHub, Ticketmaster and Vivid Seats to find the seats that makes the most sense for you.
Oceans Calling 2026 schedule
All single and multi-day Oceans Calling 2026 ticket options can be found below.
Oceans Calling 2026 lineup
We’re genuinely stoked about every single artist on Oceans Calling’s 2026 lineup. To see if you feel the same way, take a look at their ’90s-ified headliners here:
Huge music festivals in 2026
Even though we’re still a ways out from St. Patrick’s Day, many of this year’s major festivals have generously already gifted us with their sweet, sweet 2026 lineups. Below, you’ll find just five we’re already drooling about.
| Can’t-miss 2026 music festivals |
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| Coachella Music and Arts Festival April 10-12 and April 17-19 at Empire Polo Field in Indio, CA Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Turnstile, Sombr, The Strokes |
| BottleRock Music Festival May 22-24 at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa Valley, CA Backstreet Boys, Foo Fighters, Lorde, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne |
| Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 11-14 at the Manchester Farm in Bonnaroo, TN The Strokes, Skrillex, Noah Kahan, Turnstile, Teddy Swims |
| Hinterland Music Festival July 30 through Aug. 2 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, IA Lorde, Mumford and Sons, The Format, Geese, Suki Waterhouse |
| Bourbon and Beyond Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves |
Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.