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Oceans Calling Festival lineup
Day-by-day artists with stage/time notes where published, plus short research blurbs for visitors.
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Official 2026 bill across three Inlet stages—Sea Bright (Verizon), Rockville (Allianz), and Carousel. Times below match the published schedule graphics (artists subject to change).
Stages: Stages: Sea Bright presented by Verizon · Rockville presented by Allianz · Carousel (music + chef demos). Headliner sets marked ASL-interpreted on the official schedule.
Official lineup poster · Official schedule
Friday, September 25, 2026
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Virginia jam-rock institution; long-running amphitheater draw with violin/sax-forward arrangements.
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South Carolina rock band behind mid-’90s radio staples like “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be With You.”
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Atlanta hip-hop star and film actor; high-energy hits from the early-2000s chart era.
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Maryland-rooted rock band and Oceans Calling partner; coastal-tour staple with a loyal live following.
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Pop-punk band known for violin leads and “Ocean Avenue”—a natural fit for a beach stage.
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Jamaican dancehall/reggae crossover star; “It Wasn’t Me” and “Angel” still fill outdoor sing-alongs.
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Indie-rock pioneer; Exile in Guyville-era songwriter whose catalog spans alt and adult-alternative radio.
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House of Pain alum turned solo rock/hip-hop hybrid; best known for “What It’s Like.”
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Piano-pop singer-songwriter; “I Don’t Want to Be” and durable mid-2000s adult-contemporary hits.
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New Orleans alt-rock; ’90s staple “Good” plus a long run of college-radio favorites.
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Cinematic modern-rock outfit built for big outdoor choruses and sync-friendly anthems.
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Scottish singer-songwriter; loop-pedal folk-pop breakthrough with “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree.”
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California pop-rap; “Buzzin’” era party tracks that still play well late afternoon on the sand.
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Australian Yolŋu surf-rock band—bright guitars and coastal energy from Northeast Arnhem Land roots.
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Rising indie/alt act opening the Sea Bright day—check Festiverse for the latest bio drop.
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Culinary demo host (Restaurant: Impossible); Carousel stage food programming, not a music set.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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Columbus duo blending alt-pop, hip-hop, and theatrical arena rock; massive festival closers.
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No Doubt frontwoman and solo pop star; ska-punk roots meet glossy solo hits and fashion-forward staging.
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Buffalo rock band; “Iris,” “Name,” and durable ’90s/2000s ballads built for sing-along beaches.
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Reggae-rock / rap-rock fusion; “Down,” “Amber,” and a long summer-tour reputation.
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Baltimore pop-punk institution; hometown-region favorite with Warped Tour–era roots.
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San Francisco alt-rock; “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Jumper,” and late-’90s radio DNA.
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Emo / acoustic rock led by Chris Carrabba; diary-like anthems from the early-2000s scene.
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Milwaukee folk-punk originals; “Blister in the Sun” remains a permanent outdoor shout-along.
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UK soul/R&B singer-songwriter; warm vocals and hits like “Put Your Records On.”
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’90s alt-rock; “Santa Monica” and grit-forward storytelling from Art Alexakis.
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Soulful pop/R&B songwriter—modern groove set between legacy alt acts.
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’90s alternative; still best known for the ubiquitous “Counting Blue Cars.”
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Indie-pop band; “Best Day of My Life” and bright, festival-friendly choruses.
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Rising singer-songwriter opening Rockville—folk-pop leaning, schedule-card new blood.
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Rising indie/pop act opening Sea Bright; queer-forward storytelling and theatrical flair.
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Carousel culinary demo slot (chef to be announced on the official schedule).
Sunday, September 27, 2026
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British folk-rock; banjo-era stadium anthems through later electric chapters (Prizefighter era).
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Rob Thomas–led pop-rock; “3AM,” “Unwell,” and a catalog built for big Sunday sing-alongs.
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Special collaborative host-band set—expect guests and a looser Rockville celebration slot.
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Ohio folk/Americana duo-turned-band; campfire harmonies that translate well to beach evenings.
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Kentucky psych-rock / jam explorers; guitar-forward sets that reward patient Sunday crowds.
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Seattle folk-pop; harmony-rich indie that bridges Americana and radio-friendly choruses.
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Brother trio from “MMMBop” fame; later catalog leans live-band pop-rock rather than pure nostalgia.
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Inventive rock band famous for viral videos; “Here It Goes Again” plus clever live staging.
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Australian rock; “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and garage-leaning early-2000s energy.
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The Bangles co-founder; “Manic Monday” / “Eternal Flame” lineage with solo folk-rock sets.
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Funk guitarist (Vulfpeck orbit); tight grooves and high-skill instrumental party sets.
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Late-’90s rock; still inseparable from the story-song hit “The Way.”
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Blues guitarist/songwriter—rootsy Rockville opener with slide-forward grit.
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Top Chef alum culinary demo on Carousel—food programming between music sets.
Lineup names and times come from official festival materials; blurbs are OCEANCITY.MD research notes for visitors. Artists and set times can change—confirm on the official site before you travel.
