Cedric the Entertainer Headlines Dreamfest in Ocean City

Ocean City, MD - Dreamfest is coming back to Ocean City for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend in January 2027. This year's event brings two big shows to the Ocean City Performing Arts Center, one packed with live music and the other with stand-up comedy.

Along with the shows, local hotels and restaurants will be offering winter deals to anyone who comes to town for the holiday weekend.

The music comes first. Soul of America takes the stage on January 15, 2027, with a lively set of soul, Motown and Classic American songs.

If you grew up singing along to those hits, this is a chance to hear them live. It's also a good way to start a long weekend at the beach.

Comedy fans get their turn on January 17, 2027. That's the night Cedric the Entertainer comes to Ocean City for a live stand-up show.

Cedric is one of the best-known names in comedy. The town is promising a night full of laughs from start to finish.

The shows aren't the only reason to make the drive. Hotels around Ocean City are putting together special MLK weekend packages, and a lot of local restaurants will have seasonal dining discounts.

That means you can turn a night out into a full trip. You can book a room, grab dinner in town and catch a show, all during the quiet winter season.

Ocean City's tourism office sees Dreamfest as a big part of the town's winter calendar. The goal is to give people a reason to visit the beach long after summer ends.

"Dreamfest has become a standout winter tradition in Ocean City, bringing incredible live talent to our Performing Arts Center while offering visitors a fantastic reason to enjoy a beach getaway in January," said Tom Perlozzo, Director of Tourism. "With live music, top-tier comedy, and great deals from our local hotel and restaurant partners, it is the perfect holiday weekend trip."