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About The Boardwalk Rocks

Welcome to The Boardwalk Rocks, the iconic beachfront festival venue in Ocean City, Maryland. Produced by C3 Presents, this outdoor event unfolded across three dynamic stages—Thunder and Lightning on the beach, and Bolt on the boardwalk—delivering a multi-genre experience for music fans along the Atlantic coastline. While the festival did not return in 2026, a revival was announced for 2027, and this venue page remains a comprehensive resource for future events, seating, logistics, and local recommendations.

Located at Ocean City Inlet Beach, 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842, The Boardwalk Rocks drew approximately 55,000 attendees over two days in May 2025, with top headliners like Def Leppard and Rob Zombie, and a last-minute replacement of Motley Crüe with Alice in Chains after Crüe canceled. The footprint combined beach and boardwalk stages and hosted 25+ bands, offering a unique coastal concert experience.

Whether you’re planning a future trip to the coast or exploring past event details, this venue guide covers seating options, parking and transportation, nearby hotels and restaurants (with affiliate partner recommendations), and practical tips to secure your tickets and plan your day in Ocean City.

Seating at The Boardwalk Rocks varied by stage and comfort level. For the beach stages, expect open-air viewing with general admission sightlines, while the boardwalk Bolt stage provided closer proximity for a more intimate concert feel. For future events, secure your seats through our trusted partners to ensure dependable access and smooth check-in. Parking has historically been in high demand: downtown lots fill quickly, with many fans utilizing West Ocean City parking or official drop-off/pick-up at the 4th Street Municipal Parking Lot (409 Baltimore Ave). Some hotels offered courtesy shuttles—always check with your lodging to confirm services.

Nearby hotels and restaurants can enhance your festival weekend. We highlight affiliate partner recommendations to help you find convenient stays and dining that fit your plans, from beachy escapes to full-service options. The Boardwalk Rocks remains a landmark venue in Ocean City, and while the festival timeline shifted after 2025, the location continues to serve as a premier destination for coastal performances and summer events.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location and address: Ocean City Inlet Beach, 809 South Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842.
  • Event type: Outdoor beachfront festival with three stages (Thunder, Lightning on the beach; Bolt on the boardwalk).
  • Dates: May 17–18, 2025.
  • Attendance: Approximately 55,000 attendees over the two days.
  • Parking and transit: Downtown parking lots filled; many attendees parked in West Ocean City; official drop-off/pick-up at 409 Baltimore Ave (4th Street Municipal Parking Lot).
  • Parking/shuttle: Some hotels offered courtesy shuttles; check with your hotel for services.
  • Production: Produced by C3 Presents; festival footprint included beach stages and boardwalk stages.
  • Notable events: Headliners included Def Leppard and Rob Zombie with later adjustments after Motley Crüe canceled; Alice in Chains replaced Crüe; three stages hosted 25+ bands.
  • Renaming/demolition: No fixed venue demolition or renaming; the festival itself did not return in 2026, with plans announced for a 2027 revival.