The Ocean City Music Pier dates back to 1928 when construction began to create a new concert hall for the community that had just lost a large portion of the boardwalk to a fire in 1927.  The Music Pier that you see today was dedicated on July 4, 1929 with much fanfare.  The Music Pier lived up to its name with the Municipal Orchestra entertaining crowds twice a day, seven days a week.  It was an Ocean City destination then as it is today. 

The Music Pier is an entertainment venue suitable for a great variety of shows from stand up comedy to musicals, and from soloists to the Ocean City Pops orchestra.   Nationally renowned musicians and music groups make appearances at the Music Pier and various pageants call the Music Pier their home including the Miss New Jersey pageant.  The Ocean City Pops has a summer concert series from July through October that showcases the beautiful music of the orchestra as well as special guest appearances from critically acclaimed entertainers. 

The Music Pier has had major lighting and audio renovations to compliment the redesigned and enlarged stage in addition to remodeled staff and client/artist areas.  The installation of air-conditioning in the auditorium culminated the interior improvements in the spring of 1993.

October 9th – Survivor In Concert - 8 pm, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk – Grammy winner Survivor’s string of hits includes: “Eye of the Tiger”; “I Can’t Hold Back”; “High on You”; “American Heartbeat”; “Burning Love” and “Is This Love?” Concert benefits the Ocean City Education Foundation and is sponsored by Ocean City home bank and Gillian’s Wonderland Pier. Tickets $35 available at www.ocnj.us or call 609.525.9300. BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

October 10th - Shaolin Warriors - 7pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk. Direct from China’s legendary Shaolin Temple, this fully choreographed theatrical production, Shaolin Warriors: Legendary Masters of Kung-Fu, brings remarkable skill, stunning movement, and spectacular imagery of Kung Fu. The Monks train in martial arts for several hours every day, perfecting the art of hand-to-hand and weapons combat. Each monk is required to achieve an extraordinarily high level of proficiency in each of the temple’s 18 traditional weapons and to become a master of one.  Tickets: $35 All Seats. For tickets visit www.ocnj.us or call 609.525.9300.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

October 23rd - 25th - Little Shop of Horrors presented by the Ocean City POPS and the Ocean City Theatre Co. October 23 and 24 at 7:30 PM and October 25 at 2:00 Little Shop of Horrors is a rock musical by composer Alan Menken and writer Howard Ashman, about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood. This musical is based on the 1986 hit movie and is perfect for the Halloween season. Tickets are $12 for Kids under 12 and $15 for adults and can be purchased at ocnj,us or by calling 609-525-9291. All shows are at the Ocean City Music Pier.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

December 10th – Ronan Tynan, World Renowned Irish Tenor –Performing in this year's "Spirit of Music" Holiday Concert- Ronan Tynan, the unique tenor voice with irresistible appeal. Ronan's life is one of extraordinary achievement which includes a medical degree from the prestigious Trinity College with a specialty in orthopedic sports injury, winner of the international operatic singing competition in France as well as a very world wide sought after motivational speaker. Whether it is opera, Irish ballads or medicine, Tynan is unforgettable...as will be this evening! Also appearing will be the ever popular "Villanova Spires. 8pm at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace & Boardwalk. Limited seating. Tickets are $150 (includes pre concert reception at the Flanders Hotel), $75 and $50. For ticket availability visit www.ocnj.us or call 609.525.9300. For more information call Claire Collins 609.927.7509 or email cncollins3@verizon.net.  BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

December 18th – 20th - A Christmas Wonderland, Ocean City's Holiday Spectacular sponsored by Gillian's Wonderland Pier - December 18 and 19 at 7:30pm and December 20 at 2:00pm – The Ocean City Theatre Company presents a fully staged holiday revue featuring cast of professional singer/dancer/actors in a non-stop song and dance holiday spectacular. Full of seasonal favorites that are perfect for kids of all ages this show is our own Ocean City version of the famous Radio City show. Tickets are $10 for Kids under 12 and $12 for adults and can be purchased at ocnj.us or by calling 609-525-9300. All shows are at the Ocean City Music Pier.   BUY TICKETS ONLINE!

December 19th – Ocean City Pops - Joy to the World! An orchestral and choral celebration of the glorious sounds of Christmas! Maestro Scheible and the POPS are joined by Heraldic Trumpets, Glorious Choirs, Dazzling Bells, Special Soloists and musicologist Dr. Richard Stanislaw. Ocean City Tabernacle, 5th Street and Wesley Avenue. Sponsored by Norman & JoAnne Schaut. 8pm Tickets $15. For more information call the Music Pier Box Office 609.525.9245   BUY TICKETS ONLINE!