Ocean City Happenings: Tickets on sale for summer concerts

Tickets for four new shows in the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier are on sale now.

The annual concert series brings a variety of contemporary artists to the Music Pier for shows that are typically scheduled on Monday evenings. Tickets are on sale through etix.com. Shows announced to date include:

• Straight No Chaser (June 29): The nine-member Straight No Chaser blends harmonies, hits and humor in their shows, and they have been a popular act in previous visits to the Music Pier. Their 2026 show is billed as a “Beach Bash.” Tickets

• TUSK: The Classic Fleetwood Mac Tribute (July 13): TUSK has been performing a high-energy tribute to Fleetwood Mac for 17 years. Tickets

• Judy Collins and Richard Thompson (July 20): Inspired by artists such as Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger, singer-songwriter Judy Collins has released over 25 studio albums and numerous live and compilation albums, including singles such as ‘Someday Soon’ and ‘Turn! Turn! Turn!’ Richard Thompson is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who was named by Rolling Stone as one of the “Top 20 Guitarists of All Time.” Tickets

• The Indigo Girls (August 17): The folk-rock duo Indigo Girls first hit the charts with singles like “Closer to Fine” in the 1980s, and they have performed at the Music Pier in 2016 and 2018. Tickets

    The Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will present five fully staged family musicals this summer. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City)
  

2026 SUMMER CHILDREN’S THEATER SERIES:

From July 7 through August 4, the Greater Ocean City Theatre Company will present five fully staged family musicals every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Ocean City Music Pier.

The Children’s Theatre Subscription package is available now. To purchase discounted tickets for all five shows with priority seating, visit oceancitytheatrecompany.com or email [email protected].

Tickets to individual shows ($11 in advance) will be available beginning at 9 a.m. on March 2.

OCTC offers a special group ticket rate to summer camps and youth programs. To learn more, email [email protected].

The 2026 Ocean City Music Pier Children’s Theatre Series includes:

• July 7: “Winnie the Pooh”
• July 14: “How I Became a Pirate”
• July 21: “The Berenstain Bears – The Musical”
• July 28: “Junie B. Jones – The Musical”
• August 4: “Schoolhouse Rock Live!” (TYA)

COMING SOON:

Market Madness on March 14 and 15 will bring together all of Ocean City’s favorite stores under one roof at the Ocean City Civic Center for two days of pre-season shopping specials.

The Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Job Fair 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. March 21 at the Ocean City Music Pier. Jobseekers may meet with local and regional businesses to hear about seasonal employment opportunities for people of all ages.

    Jobseekers pack the Ocean City Music Pier in 2025 to look for seasonal or year-round work. (Photo courtesy of Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce)