OCEAN CITY, Md. – Country music fans, dust off your boots — the 2025 Country Calling Festival is bringing three days of performances back to the beach in Ocean City this fall. Festival organizers just released the official lineup. Set for October 3–5, the festival will kick off Friday with headliners Carrie Underwood and Brooks & Dunn. Other Friday performers include Jon Pardi, Tyler Hubbard, Tucker Wetmore, Chase Rice, LeAnn Rimes, and more.
Saturday’s spotlight will be on Luke Bryan, supported by Zach Top, Jordan Davis, Treaty Oak Revival, Flatland Cavalry, and Wynonna Judd. Gretchen Wilson, LOCASH, Ingrid Andress, and The Band Perry are also scheduled to perform. On Sunday, Luke Combs will close out the weekend. Koe Wetzel, Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen, Gary Allan, Gavin Adcock, and Gabby Barrett are just a few of the names joining him to wrap up the weekend.
This year’s event builds on last year's two-day festival, which drew thousands of fans to the resort town. In 2024, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson headlined, and attendees praised the sense of community the festival brought to the beach. Festival organizers have expanded the experience to three full days for 2025 and promise even more entertainment, vendors, and accessibility for locals and travelers alike.
Gates will once again open at noon daily, with performances continuing into the night. The Country Calling website is currently offering sign-ups for presale access. Presale for Country Calling begins on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. with access to the lowest-priced tickets. A general on-sale will follow that same day at 11 a.m. if tickets remain.
Ticket types include 1-Day and 3-Day, General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum Tickets, as well as layaway payment plans starting at $25 down. GA+ tickets offer fans unlimited access to a private lounge with seating, air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary water, a private bar with drinks for purchase, and a dedicated on-site hospitality team. VIP Tickets offer an exclusive seated viewing platform at the main stage as well as dedicated viewing areas at all stages, unlimited access to two VIP Lounges including air-conditioned restrooms, a private bar with drinks for purchase, and complimentary water, lockers and mobile charging units for rent, an on-site hospitality team, and more.
Platinum Tickets include front-of-stage viewing at all stages, complimentary all-day dining and full-service bars, access to two Platinum Lounges with relaxed seating, air-conditioned restrooms, complimentary lockers and mobile charging, a dedicated festival entry lane, plus all the amenities of VIP, GA+, and GA, and more.
Last fall, the town's inaugural Country Calling Festival — which began as a two-day event — drew thousands upon thousands of avid country music fans from all around, with some traveling from as far as Canada just to see their favorite artists hit the stage. This year, over 35 country music artists will perform sets on three separate stages over the span of the three-day festival.
Two stages will be on the beach, and one on the historic Boardwalk. In addition, festivalgoers will have access to Boardwalk amenities and its small businesses, including restaurants, bars, shops, and more, as well as the beloved Jolly Roger at the Pier Amusement Park. Both the Ocean City Boardwalk and action-packed amusement park — featuring countless food options, rides, games, and much more — are located inside the festival grounds and included with the purchase of a Country Calling Festival ticket.
“We’re back in Ocean City, rounding up the best in country music for another unforgettable weekend,” the esteemed music festival said online. The excitement is palpable as fans prepare for a weekend filled with the sounds of their favorite country artists.
For the full list of ticket offerings, visit www.countrycallingfestival.com/tickets. To sign up for the presale passcode and shop festival merch, visit www.countrycallingfestival.com. Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at [email protected].
