Grammy-winning Bruce Hornsby will bring his 2026 Indigo Park Tour to the Music Pier on July 27. (Courtesy of Ocean City)
Tickets for two new shows in the 2026 Summer Concert Series at the Ocean City Music Pier go on sale Friday.
Bruce Hornsby will bring his 2026 Indigo Park Tour to the Music Pier on July 27. The Outlaws and special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel will perform on August 10.
The Grammy-winning Hornsby rose to fame with the release of the album “The Way It Is” in 1986. He has performed and toured with artists ranging from bluegrass great Ricky Skaggs to the Grateful Dead. The Indigo Park Tour includes both classics from his career and fresh music.
The Outlaws’ legacy includes the Southern rock anthems “There Goes Another Love Song” and “Green Grass and High Tides.” A reunited band has been touring since 2005.
Duane Betts is the co-founder of the Allman Betts Band and the son of Allman Brothers co-founder Dickey Betts. The 2026 tour will include a mix of Allman Brothers covers and originals.
The annual Summer 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, 2026): 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, 2026): TUSK has been performing a high-energy tribute to Fleetwood Mac for 17 years. Tickets
- Judy Collins and Richard Thompson (July 20, 2026): 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
- Bruce Hornsby (July 27, 2026): Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6. A special presale (use code BRE) will be held 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, March 5.
- The Outlaws plus special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel (August 10, 2026): Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6. A special presale (use code BRE) will be held from 10 a.m. Wednesday (March 4) through 10 p.m. Thursday (March 5).
- The Indigo Girls (August 17, 2026): 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 Outlaws and special guest Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel will perform at the Music Pier on August 10. (Courtesy of Ocean City)
