November 22, 2025
2 PM – 10 PM
Join us for the first ever Rising Tides Festival in Ocean City, Maryland on November 22, 2025! Presented by Ocean City Tourism, this dynamic event will take place at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center and will capture a mix of soulful jams, timeless hits, exciting activities, and the spirit of the beach.
Forever Young
The Music Hall — 6-10pm
Dive into the nostalgia of the 90s and 00s with a lineup from Forever Young that delivers unforgettable hits from your favorite eras! Featuring I Love the 90s and the Pop 2000s Tour and hosted by Chris Kirkpatrick (of *NSYNC), this event is all about reliving the music that shaped a generation.
Sing along, dance it out, and celebrate the sounds that defined the millennial years with Vanilla Ice, Treach of Naughty by Nature, Rob Base, Color Me Badd, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera, LFO, and Young MC. It’s the ultimate beachside blast from the past and will feature artists that you know and love!
70’s Soul Jam
Performing Arts Center — 2-4pm
Get ready to groove to the timeless beats of the 70s! Rising Tides Festival brings the golden era of soul to the shore with classic hits that will have you singing along.
Hosted by J.J. Walker, feel the rhythm of smooth vocals, funky basslines, and electrifying melodies with The Spinners, The Legendary Blue Notes, and William Hart’s Delfonics. Whether you’re dancing along or simply soaking it all in, 70s Soul Jam will leave you feeling the good vibes of Ocean City.
