A great 2025 season at the Ocean City Music Pier continues this week with the Ocean City Pops’ Opening Night Jukebox on Sunday and a premier tribute to the music of Queen on Monday.
Few orchestras in the world have the flexibility and versatility of the Ocean City Pops, and Maestro Vince Lee will take concertgoers on a whirlwind tour of the wide variety of genres that the Pops is famous for. The orchestra is the star of the show.
The show will be at 7:30 p.m. June 29 at the Ocean City Music Pier, and tickets are on sale online at oceancityvacation.com/box-office or in-person at the Ocean City Music Pier Box Office and at welcome centers in town.
Killer Queen pays tribute to Freddie Mercury and the rock band Queen. The high-energy band features Patrick Myers and brings to life all of the Queen classics and anthems. The show is at 7 p.m. June 30. Tickets are available at etix.com and at the Music Pier Box Office.
Weekly family events start in July
A full summer of weekly events will begin in July. The lineup this year will include:
- Beach Exercise – Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Mondays.
- Beach Walks (9 a.m. at 59th Street and Central), Fantastic Tuesdays (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Tuesdays.
- Beach Exercise – Pilates Yoga (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach), Beach Walks (6:30 p.m. at 59th Street and Central), and Family Nights on the Boardwalk (7-9 p.m.) on Wednesdays.
- Market Days (10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Asbury Avenue) and Mummers Nights (7-9 p.m. on the Boardwalk) on Thursdays.
- Beach Exercise – Low Impact (8 a.m. at 6th Street Beach) and Walking Club (8 a.m. on the Boardwalk from the Music Pier) on Fridays.
Tickets on sale for Night in Venice viewing area at Bayside Center
Ticket sales will open at 9 a.m. Thursday (June 26) for a special viewing area at the Bayside Center for Night in Venice.
The Bayside Center at 520 Bay Avenue will be open with family entertainment and activities for the 2025 Night in Venice boat parade on July 26. The viewing area will include a picnic spot and snack stand, face-painting, a DJ, and bleacher seating. Ticket prices will be $6 for children (12-and-under) and $10 for adults (with service fees included). The area will remain open and provide a perfect spot to view the spectacular fireworks display after the boat parade.
The boat parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and the fireworks display will go off at approximately 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Entertainment will be provided until the parade arrives and will resume until the fireworks start. No alcohol is permitted, and no parking will be available, but the free shuttle service will be available from remote parking at the Ocean City Municipal Airport, Ocean City Community Center and Shelter Road parking area. Admission is limited, so don’t wait to make your purchase.
Tickets will be available online at oceancityvacation.com/boxoffice, by calling 609-399-6111 or in-person at the Music Pier Box Office, City Hall, the Welcome Center on the Ninth Street causeway, and the 46th Street Information Center.
Presenting sponsors for 2025 Night in Venice are ACME Markets and OCNJ Watersports.
