Boardwalk Rock Festival has officially announced the performance schedule for its two-day rock spectacle, set to take place on May 17 and 18. With doors opening at noon each day, the festival will feature an electrifying lineup of rock and metal icons performing across three stages: Thunder, Bolt, and Lightning. Fans can now plan their weekend with the full schedule released, ensuring they don’t miss their favorite artists.
The festival’s opening day on Saturday, May 17, kicks off with Royale Lynn on the Bolt stage at 12:30 p.m., setting the tone for a day packed with high-energy performances. Kat Von D follows on the Thunder stage at 1:15 p.m., while Trapt takes over the Lightning stage at the same time. As the afternoon unfolds, festivalgoers will experience back-to-back performances from The Struts, Puddle of Mudd, and Extreme before Mammoth WVH hits the Bolt stage at 3:45 p.m. Chevelle’s performance at 4:45 p.m. on the Thunder stage signals the transition into the festival’s evening segment.
As the sun sets, the energy intensifies with Bush on the Bolt stage at 5:45 p.m., Everclear on the Lightning stage at the same time, and Flyleaf taking the Lightning stage at 6:45 p.m. Mötley Crüe dominates the Thunder stage from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m., delivering their signature glam metal sound. Halestorm commands the Bolt stage at 8:15 p.m., leading into the night’s highly anticipated closer. Def Leppard will cap off the first day with a headlining set on the Thunder stage from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m., ensuring the crowd ends the night on a high note.
Sunday, May 18, picks up where the festival left off, featuring another day of powerhouse rock performances. Saliva launches the Thunder stage at 12:15 p.m., while Tim Montana plays on the Bolt stage at 12:45 p.m. Black Stone Cherry begins their Lightning stage set at 1:30 p.m., alongside Fuel’s performance on the Thunder stage. The afternoon lineup features Lit, Candlebox, and Dorothy, keeping the momentum going as the festival moves toward its evening headliners.
Night Ranger takes the Lightning stage at 4:45 p.m., while 3 Doors Down performs at the same time on the Thunder stage. At 5:45 p.m., Alice Cooper takes over the Bolt stage for a theatrical and legendary set before Bret Michaels rocks the Lightning stage at 6:45 p.m. Shinedown’s performance on the Thunder stage from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. will be one of the day’s most anticipated moments, followed by Three Days Grace on the Bolt stage at 8:15 p.m. Closing out the weekend, Nickelback headlines the Thunder stage from 9:30 to 11:00 p.m., ensuring the festival ends with an arena-ready rock spectacle.
Festival organizers have emphasized that all set times are subject to change and encourage attendees to check the official website for any schedule adjustments. With a diverse lineup featuring some of the biggest names in rock, Boardwalk Rock Festival is shaping up to be a weekend of unforgettable performances, bringing together classic rock legends, alternative favorites, and rising stars for an event that fans won’t want to miss.
