
DEF LEPPARD, NICKELBACK, MÖTLEY CRÜE and SHINEDOWN will headline the inaugural Boardwalk Rock, bringing rock and roll legends to Ocean City, Maryland, on May 17-18. Organized by C3 Presents, the creators of Oceans Calling and Country Calling festivals, this two-day event will feature over 25 artists performing across three stages at Ocean City Inlet Beach, right along the iconic Ocean City Boardwalk.
THREE DAYS GRACE, ALICE COOPER, 3 DOORS DOWN, HALESTORM, BUSH, CHEVELLE, Bret Michaels, FLYLEAF with Lacey Sturm, and more are also slated to perform. Fans can view the full lineup and daily schedule on the Boardwalk Rock website. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 13, with a presale starting at 10 a.m. ET, followed by a public on-sale at 11 a.m. ET, if tickets are still available.
Boardwalk Rock festival-goers will not only be able to enjoy two full days of live music with the purchase of a festival ticket but will also have access to the Iconic Jolly Roger at the Pier amusement park located inside festival grounds. Additionally, fans will be able to frequent festival food vendors as well as the many Ocean City Boardwalk businesses including restaurants, bars, shops and more.
Boardwalk Rock ticket types include 1-Day and 2-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum — layaway payment plans start at $20 down. GA+ Tickets grant entry to the festival alongside access to a private lounge with shade and seating, air-conditioned restrooms, concierge service, complimentary water, and a private bar with drinks for purchase.
VIP Tickets provide dedicated viewing areas at every stage, including a viewing platform at Main Stage with elevated sightlines, access to two VIP Lounges that both include a private bar with drinks for purchase, air-conditioned restrooms, relaxed seating, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, and more. Platinum Tickets offer front-of-stage viewing at all stages, access to two Platinum Lounges that include complimentary full-service bars and all-day dining, air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary lockers and mobile charging, a dedicated festival entry lane, all the amenities of VIP, GA+, GA, and more.
For the full list of ticket offerings, and to purchase tickets, visit www.boardwalkrockfest.com/tickets.
Sign up for the e-list to receive festival information first at www.boardwalkrockfest.com, and also follow Boardwalk Rock on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook to stay in the loop on all announcements.

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