Boardwalk Rock Fest Returns In 2027 Headlined By Iron Maiden, Korn And Bad Omens

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Boardwalk Rock festival is making its return in 2027. The lineup features headlining performances from Iron Maiden, Korn, and Bad Omens. They will be supported by many decorated rock acts such as Alice in Chains, Judas Priest, Marilyn Manson, GWAR and many more. 

Consequence reports the event will be held from May 14th-16th. Presale begins October 22 at 10 a.m. ET, with general sales starting at 11 a.m. ET. The first show will be headlined by Breaking Benjamin with supporting acts The Prodigy, Cypress Hill and Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators. 

May 15th will be headlined by Bad Omens with Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, Motionless in White, Poppy, Tesla and more. 

May 16th will mark the last show, headlined by Iron Maiden. The openers include Alice in Chains, Judas Priest, The Pretty Reckless, Down, The Warning, Loathe and many more. The three day festival will take place in Ocean City, Maryland. 

Iron Maiden recently announced the final leg of the Run For Your Lives Tour, featuring show at UBS Arena on May 11th. 2026 also marks the year they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. In other news of the openers, September saw Fieldy and Brian “Head” Welch of Korn reunite for the first time in five years.

Vivvy Gundani: My name is Vivvy Gundani. I'm from North Jersey and I am a graduate from Montclair State University. I have my bachelors degree in Public & Professional Writing. I've written some news articles for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and for a very brief period of time in high school, I did newspaper club. I've always loved music and writing about it is something I could do for hours on end. I've been playing guitar in alternative rock bands for around two years, though my taste can go just about anywhere. Recently joined mxdwn :)
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