In a flurry of announcements Wednesday, Ocean City officials hit pause on one major spring event and announced the return and expansion of several holiday traditions.

“Boardwalk Rock,” a May concert series that debuted this year with bands like Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe and Nickelback, will not return in 2026, according to a Town of Ocean City social media post. The town said it wasn’t for lack of effort, but that “a variety of challenges made it difficult to deliver the same high-quality experience fans have come to expect” next year.

“Boardwalk Rock quickly became a highlight of Ocean City’s spring event calendar,” Ocean City Business Development Director Tom Perlozzo said. “While we are disappointed to take a pause in 2026, we are fully committed to working with C3 Presents to brin

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