The beachside country takeover is officially back.
Country Calling Festival has announced its 2026 return to Ocean City, Maryland, bringing two full days of live music back to the boardwalk on October 2nd and 3rd. After a strong debut, the festival is doubling down with a stacked lineup led by two of country music’s biggest names: Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton.
Friday night will be headlined by Lainey Wilson, continuing her dominant run in country music, alongside a packed bill that includes Rascal Flatts and Dierks Bentley. The day also features a strong mix of modern hitmakers and legends, with Russell Dickerson, Travis Tritt, Mitchell Tenpenny, Wyatt Flores, and more rounding out the lineup.
Saturday shifts into an equally heavy-hitting close, with Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert leading the charge. Fans can also catch Brothers Osborne, Dustin Lynch, Charley Crockett, Clay Walker, and Jackson Dean, plus a full undercard that blends rising artists with established names across the genre.
Set along the Ocean City boardwalk, Country Calling continues to stand out as one of the more unique festival experiences on the East Coast, combining major touring acts with a coastal backdrop that feels a little different than your typical field or stadium setup.
Presale sign-ups are currently live, with more ticketing details expected soon via the festival’s official website. : https://www.countrycallingfestival.com/presale
With a lineup that mixes radio giants, throwback favorites, and next-wave artists, Country Calling is shaping up to be one of the must-hit country festivals of the fall.
Check out our coverage from 2025 at : https://rockviewlive.com/2025/10/13/the-ocean-met-the-honky-tonk-at-country-calling-in-ocean-city-md-last-weekend/