Festival Cancellation

Oceans Calling, a three-day music festival scheduled for this weekend in Ocean City, has been canceled due to a powerful nor'easter causing coastal flooding and weather concerns.

“Tides, floods, and high winds have prevented us from safely continuing the build of Oceans Calling Festival”

Stage Setup Disrupted

Organizers stated that tides, floods, and high winds prevented safe stage construction, calling the decision 'difficult' due to weather conditions.

“Tides, floods, and high winds have prevented us from safely continuing the build of Oceans Calling Festival”

Fan Reactions

Fans shared videos of set-up crews battling wind gusts and high tides, with Ocean City streets covered in standing water as many arrived before cancellation.

Ticket Refunds

Fans who bought tickets directly through Front Gate Tickets will receive refunds within 30 days via original payment methods, according to organizers.

Fan Experience

Carley Hall, a 28-year-old Twenty One Pilots fan who flew from Scotland, said the festival cancellation left her 'gutted' as she planned beach vacation and concerts.

“We’re talking about the idea of meeting up with some other people that we know online like in some bar or restaurant”

Alternative Performances

Cassandra Coleman will perform at Seacrets on Saturday while KT Tunstall has a free show at Buxy’s Salty Dog Saloon, according to artists' Instagram accounts.

Other Cancellations

All Things Go in New York and Maryland’s Merriweather Post Pavilion festival have been canceled or remain on due to the nor'easter.