Do you hear that? It’s the Atlantic Ocean calling you to the Shore for three whole days filled with epic live music performances.
That’s right — the Oceans Calling Festival is back this year for a second attempt with a star-studded lineup, including headliners John Mayer, The Lumineers, Jack Johnson, Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and more, expected to hit the stage come fall. Here’s everything you need to know about when and where your favorite artists will perform.
Friday, Sept. 29:
Calder Allen will take the Sea Bright stage first on Friday, Sept. 29, from 1:15-2 p.m., followed by Peach Pit from 2:45-3:45 p.m. and Slightly Stoopid from 4:45-5:45 p.m. Headlining that evening from 6:45-8:15 p.m. is Alanis Morissette, with Jack Johnson scheduled to close out the night from 9:30-11 p.m.
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Nearby, on the Rockville stage, Devon Gilfillian is set to perform from 12:30-1:15 p.m., followed by Michigander from 2-2:45 p.m., Toad the Wet Sprocket from 3:45-4:45 p.m. and Third Eye Blind from 5:45-6:45 p.m. O.A.R will take the stage last from 8:15 to 9:30 p.m.
Chef Robert Irvine and guests will take to the Carousel stage from 1:15-2 p.m., an act that has yet to be announced will perform from 2:45-3:45 p.m. and Declan McKenna from 4:45-5:45 p.m.. Michael Franti & Spearhead will perform onstage last from 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30:
Virginia Coalition will kick things off Saturday, Sept. 30, on the Sea Bright stage from 12:30-1:15 p.m. Their performance will be followed by The New Respects from 2-2:45 p.m., Gin Blossoms from 3:30-4:15 p.m., Sheryl Crow from 5:15-6:15 p.m., and Noah Kahan from 7:15-8:15 p.m. John Mayer, the headlining act, is scheduled to perform from 9:30-11 p.m.
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Pup Punk will take to the Rockville stage first from 1:15-2 p.m., followed by Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs from 2:30-3:30 p.m., Dispatch from 4:15-5:15 p.m., and Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals from 6:15-7:15 p.m. Incubus will then close out the night from 8:15-9:15 p.m.
On the Carousel stage, an act that has yet to be announced will perform from 12:30-1:15 p.m., Chef Robert Irvine and guests from 2-2:45 p.m., White Reaper from 3:30-4:15 p.m. and Matt & Kim from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Jimmy Eat World will perform on stage last from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 1:
An act that has yet to be announced will kick off the final day of the festival on Sunday, Oct. 1, on the Sea Bright stage from 12:30-1 p.m. Then, Robert Randolph will follow suit from 1:45-2:30 p.m., G. Love & Special Sauce from 3:15-4:15 p.m., Dirty Heads from 5:15-6:15 p.m., and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats from 7:15-8:15 p.m. Headlining that evening from 9:30-11 p.m. will be The Lumineers.
Nearby, on the Rockville Stage, Joe P is set to perform from 1-1:45 p.m., followed by ALO from 2:30-3:15 p.m., Fitz & the Tantrums from 4:15-5:15 p.m., and O.A.R. & Friends from 6:15- 715 p.m. Set to perform last from 8:15-9:30 p.m. is Weezer.
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Lastly, Chef Amanda Freitag and guests are scheduled to perform first on the Carousel stage from 1:45-2:30 p.m. Following suit is Driver Era from 3:15-4:15 p.m. and The Wallflowers from 5:15-6:15 p.m. Grace Potter is scheduled to close out the night onstage from 7:15-8:15 p.m.
Where can I buy tickets?
Ticket presale started March 16, with three-day tickets and one-day tickets both available for purchase. All ticket options can be found here. Prices are subject to change, so festivalgoers should plan to purchase early to ensure the best price.
A map of the 2023 festival grounds is coming soon to the Oceans Calling website. Until then, festivalgoers can check out the 2022 festival grounds map, detailing ticket areas, food, merchandise and more, here.
Oceans Calling back after cancellation
Last year, the inaugural event was set to feature Alanis Morrisette, Cyndi Lauper, the Lumineers, Cage the Elephant, and Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, with three stages that were to be filled by more than 30 performances, Delmarva Now previously reported.
With 40,000 ticket holders expected, the resort town had no other choice but to cancel its planned inaugural event, much to the dismay of excited festivalgoers, due to Hurricane Ian’s impending bad weather.
Following the cancelation, Mayor Rick Meehan and Town Council approved City Tourism and Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo’s request to reserve the weekend of Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, 2023, for the C3-produced festival to come to town this year.
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Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
