Ocean's Calling 2025

​     Friday was headlined by Green Day but wasn’t the only act to check out. Other performances included Maryland’s own Ballyhoo, Nelly, Live, The Fray, Lenny Kravitz and so many more! Opening day was a picture perfect summer like day that gave fans an opportunity to not only watch live music but also enjoy the amenities offered around the festival grounds. 

 

     Plenty of boardwalk shops, restaurants and entertainment venues were available to anyone that wanted to spend spare time waiting for their favorite band to take the stage. Also, there were an abundance of vendors scattered throughout the festival grounds, providing everyone with a plethora of choices for their needs. 

 

     Ocean’s Calling is more than a music festival, its an experience that you must have at least once. Saturday’s edition left festival goers in some soggy conditions as rain poured down for much of the day. That didn’t stop people from enjoying acts like Noah Kahan, Good Charlotte, Jack’s Mannequin, Modest Mouse, Collective and DJ Jazzy Jeff to name a few.

 

     Sunday’s finale brought back the beautiful weather and we were treated to chef Robert Irvine cooking crabs with members of O.A.R. and host Jason Biggs in the most comedic and entertaining way possible. 

 

     Speaking of O.A.R., it was the first time they performed all three days and the iconic set where they bring out special guests was as amazing as you would think. DJ Kool coming out to “Let Me Clear My Throat” and John Rzeznik from the Goo Goo Dolls performing Iris was the perfect finale.

 

     Other artists for Sunday including the reunited 4 Non Blondes playing new music and a very notable classic. Blind Melon, Michelle Branch, Devo, Weezer and Fall Out Boy also took the stage.

 

     Overall, it was another successful year for Ocean’s Calling and now we wait for news on 2026.