Rock music fans are in for an epic treat as the inaugural 'Boardwalk Rock' festival announces a star-studded lineup featuring some of the biggest names in rock history. The two-day event is set to take place on May 17th-18th, 2024, in Ocean City, Maryland.
British rock icons Def Leppard and Mötley Crüe will headline the opening night, while Canadian rockers Nickelback and Florida's own Shinedown are slated to close the festival. The event will feature three stages across the Ocean City Boardwalk, including the Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park.
Notable performances include the return of vocalist Lacey Sturm with Flyleaf and a special reunion show by alternative rockers Crossfade. Veteran rock radio host Eddie Trunk will emcee the festival.
The impressive lineup spans multiple decades of rock music, featuring performances by Alice Cooper, Three Days Grace, Bush, Halestorm, and many others. The festival promises to deliver a mix of classic rock, alternative, and modern hard rock across both days.
The complete daily schedule includes:
May 17th:
- Def Leppard
- Mötley Crüe
- Halestorm
- Bush
- Chevelle
- Flyleaf
- The Struts
- Extreme
- Everclear
- Puddle Of Mudd
- Trapt
- Kat Von D
- Royale Lynn
May 18th:
- Nickelback
- Shinedown
- Three Days Grace
- Alice Cooper
- 3 Doors Down
- Bret Michaels
- Candlebox
- Night Ranger
- Crossfade
- Dorothy
- Black Stone Cherry
- Fuel
- Saliva
- Tim Montana
Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13th, with a pre-sale beginning at 10:00 AM EST, followed by general admission sales an hour later. The festival is being produced by C3 Presents, known for organizing major music events across the country.