# Nor'easter Cancellation

> Oceans Calling festival canceled after nor'easter disrupts Ocean City setup.
- Title: Nor'easter Cancellation · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Oceans Calling festival canceled after nor'easter disrupts Ocean City setup. Oceans Calling festival canceled due to nor'easter causing coastal flooding and…
- Keywords: oceans calling, nor'easter, ocean city, festival, coastal flooding, high winds, stage construction, news, local, Cancellation, The Banner
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/climate-environment/weather/noreaster-oceans-calling-festival-canceled-JZ6C24IYFNAEJGD3ZKBN7BDXSE
- Author: Max Schaeffer,Clara Longo de Freitas
- Published: 2026-09-25T15:49:50.489+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oceans calling, nor'easter, ocean city, festival, coastal flooding, high winds, stage construction, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Oceans Calling festival canceled due to nor'easter causing coastal flooding and high winds preventing stage construction.