Ocean City, MD is a music lover’s paradise! With such a diverse range of venues and events, there’s truly something for everyone. Whether you prefer intimate performances in bars and restaurants or larger concerts in parks and event centers, the live music scene seems to have it all. Plus, the mix of free and ticketed events means that enjoying great music doesn’t have to break the bank.
Special events such as Springfest, and Sunfest have free concerts all day long, plus ticketed events during the evening. Oceans Calling, the three day festival at the end of September, will feature over 30 performances on 3 stages, all on the classic Ocean City Boardwalk.
For something more budget friendly, Northside Park has free live music each Sunday in the summer during Sundaes in the Park. There’s free OC Beach Dance Parties at Caroline Street Stage each summer Monday evening where you can dance the night away. Sunset Park in Downtown Ocean City offers free concerts each Thursday night during the summer months with Sunset Park Party Nights.
The Performing Arts Center has a varied selection of shows, dance and concerts all year long, and Freeman Arts Pavilion on Rt54, just a couple of miles west of Ocean City has a packed summer schedule of bands, shows, concerts, and kids shows, some paid, and some free. Check them all out here, you’re sure to find something that suits your budget and your taste!
Here’s some of the best places to catch some tunes in Ocean City Md:
