The Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons Maryland launches its 2026 Waterside Music Series with three high-profile summer concerts at the Motto Mortgage Preferred and RE/MAX One Waterside Pavilion along the Patuxent River. The announcement released March 17 2026 promises a mix of tribute acts country rising stars and multi-award-winning locals to draw crowds to Southern Maryland’s waterfront venue.
The series opens Saturday June 13 2026 at 7 p.m. with Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen paired with Separate Ways The Band an Ultimate Journey tribute. Almost Queen recreates Queen’s iconic sound through precise four-part harmonies authentic costumes and high-energy delivery of hits like Bohemian Rhapsody We Will Rock You We Are the Champions and Somebody to Love. This tribute night celebrates classic rock’s lasting appeal with general admission seating and lawn chairs permitted for this concert only.
Friday July 24 2026 at 7 p.m. features country sensation Warren Zeiders. The Pennsylvania native has amassed over 3.6 billion global streams and topped charts with the double-platinum single Pretty Little Poison. Known for gritty vocals and dynamic live shows Zeiders builds on his album Relapse Lies & Betrayal ahead of his Warren Zeiders World Tour 2026.
The series closes Saturday August 22 2026 at 7 p.m. with Brothers Osborne the multi-award-winning duo hailing from nearby Deale in Anne Arundel County. John and TJ Osborne boast 13 GRAMMY nominations a 2022 GRAMMY for Younger Me plus multiple CMA and ACM honors. Their genre-blending style and electrifying stage presence mark the 10-year anniversary of their breakthrough album Pawn Shop making this a special homecoming for Southern Maryland fans.
Tickets go on sale to Calvert Marine Museum members Monday March 24 2026 at 10 a.m. EST with public sales starting Thursday March 27 2026 at 10 a.m. EST. Prices include Almost Queen with Separate Ways at $40 general admission Warren Zeiders at $60 to $110 all-in and Brothers Osborne at $70 to $110 all-in. Sales occur exclusively through Etix the museum’s official platform; third-party resellers lack verification. Parking details and other logistics appear on the museum website.
The Waterside Music Series running since 1995 has hosted legends like Toby Keith Kane Brown ZZ Top Earth Wind & Fire Old Dominion and Elle King establishing itself as a cornerstone of live music in Southern Maryland. Proceeds fund the museum’s education and preservation initiatives focused on Chesapeake Bay maritime heritage paleontology and local history. Community and business support makes the events possible with sponsors including Motto Mortgage Preferred RE/MAX One Prince Frederick Ford Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram Riverside Trailers Quality Built Homes City Wide Mechanical Bayside Fire Bozick Distributors Inc. Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast Shore United Bank Sabre Systems Asbury-Solomons Bahr Insurance and J. Calvin Wood.
The pavilion’s scenic riverside setting enhances the summer concert experience drawing families tourists and music enthusiasts to Solomons a hub for boating fishing and cultural activities. Membership offers year-round benefits including early ticket access; details are available by calling 410-326-2042 ext. 8063 or visiting the museum site. The lineup reflects a blend of nostalgia modern country energy and regional pride positioning the 2026 series as a highlight for Calvert County residents and visitors seeking live entertainment amid Southern Maryland’s waterfront charm.
