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Oceans Calling Festival cancels Friday shows due to weather, beach erosion

Organizers said automatic refunds will be issued as they work to open the festival for Saturday and Sunday.

  • On Thursday, the Oceans Calling Festival in Ocean City, Maryland, canceled its Friday lineup due to beach erosion and weather conditions that prevented safe site completion.
  • A coastal storm battered Ocean City during setup, producing powerful surf, beach erosion, and wind gusts approaching 50 mph. The National Weather Service forecast gusts near 40 mph Friday.
  • Ticket holders for Friday will receive automatic refunds, with 33% of 3-day passes purchased through Front Gate Tickets also eligible for reimbursement within 30 days.
  • Organizers are working to open the festival for Saturday and Sunday, which feature headliners Twenty One Pilots, Gwen Stefani, Mumford & Sons, and Matchbox Twenty.
  • This marks the second weather-related cancellation for the event, which was also forced to shut down its inaugural 2022 festival due to Hurricane Ian.
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WBFF broke the news on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
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