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Top Hamptons Events This Weekend: June 25–29, 2026 — Galas, Concerts, Art Openings & Summer Parties
From waterfront fundraisers and gallery debuts to outdoor concerts, shopping soirées, family fun, and a full-moon horseshoe crab survey (!), Spark Hamptons presents your curated guide to the best things happening across the East End this weekend.
Entertainment
Straight No Chaser Beach Bash — Westhampton Beach
Saturday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | Ticketed Event
The chart-topping a cappella group brings its signature harmonies, humor, and high-energy hits to Westhampton Beach for a feel-good summer performance.
Norm Lewis at Summer Songbook Cabaret Series at LTV – Opening night
Sunday June 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Ticketed Event
The Broadway star who was the first Black actor to play Phantom on Broadway in Phantom of the Opera brings his lush baritone voice and entertaining show to the Hamptons. You probably know him from Scandal ... opening night festivities include a special award to Jean Shafiroff for Philanthropy.
David Koechner Live at Bay Street Theater – Sag Harbor
Saturday, June 27 | 8 p.m. | Ticketed Event
Best known for Anchorman and The Office, David Koechner delivers an intimate stand-up set at Bay Street Theater.
Galas & Annual Benefits
Beautopia Benefit Art Auction Vernissage — East Hampton
Thursday, June 25 | 5–8 p.m.
LongHouse Reserve opens its annual summer benefit auction featuring works by nearly 50 contemporary artists, with cocktails, live music, and fundraising for education programs.
Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center Summer Benefit — East Hampton
Friday, June 26 | 5:30–7:30 p.m. | Ticket Levels Vary
Held at Mulford Farm, this benefit supports affordable childcare and early education across the East End, honoring Ruth Ann McSpadden with the Eleanor Prize.
Whimsy: Latin Jazz Dance Party — Southampton
Saturday, June 27 | 6–8 p.m. | Ticketed Event
Southampton Arts Center hosts its signature summer fundraiser featuring live Latin jazz, dancing, and community celebration.
Disco Lights & Summer Nights: East End Hospice Summer Gala — Southampton
Saturday, June 27 | 6–10 p.m. | $400
An anniversary waterfront gala celebrating 35 years of care with dinner, casino games, dancing, and a silent auction overlooking Shinnecock Bay.
Project MOST Summer Benefit — East Hampton
Sunday, June 28 | Afternoon | Ticketed Event
Project MOST hosts its annual summer benefit at Moby’s in East Hampton, featuring live music by the Bill O’Connell Jazz Trio. The event supports youth enrichment and educational programming across the East End.
Art, Culture & Talks
NOMAD Hamptons at Watermill Center
Friday, June 26-Sunday, June 28 | Registration Required (Preview: Thursday, June 25, by Invitation Only)
NOMAD Hamptons at Watermill Center
30 Water Mill Towd Rd, Water Mill
The internationally acclaimed NOMAD design and art fair makes its U.S. debut at Watermill Center, transforming the campus with site-specific exhibitions of collectible design, contemporary art and jewelry from leading international galleries. The weekend also features VIP programming, curator talks and special installations in one of the Hamptons’ most anticipated cultural events of the summer.
Montauk Artists Association Open-Air Art Show — Montauk
Friday, June 26–Sunday, June 28 | Free
A beloved Montauk tradition featuring paintings, photography, sculpture, and mixed media on the Montauk Green.
Jeffrey Banks & Michael Ward in Conversation at The HUB — East Hampton
Friday, June 26 | 5–7 p.m. | Free
Fashion insider Jeffrey Banks discusses his memoir Storyteller: Tales From a Fashion Insider with designer Michael Ward.
Inner Visions: East End Photographers Group Exhibition at Ashawagh Hall — East Hampton
Friday–Sunday | Free
Dozens of East End photographers present work capturing life, landscape, and light at Ashawagh Hall.
REDYELLOWPINK: Jorge Rios Opening Reception at Duck Creek Arts – East Hampton
Saturday, June 27 | 5–7 p.m. | Free
The Arts Center at Duck Creek presents bold abstract works exploring color and movement, on view through Aug. 2.
Tony Bechara: An Artist of Many Worlds at the Parrish — Water Mill
Sunday, June 28 | Reception & gallery viewing 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Curator-Led Tour: 11:30 a.m. – 12 noon | Free with Museum Admission
The Parrish Art Museum opens the first comprehensive survey of Puerto Rican abstract artist Tony Bechara, celebrating his lifelong exploration of color, geometry and abstraction. The exhibition honors Bechara’s lasting influence on contemporary art and his deep ties to the Hamptons, where he was a longtime supporter of the arts community.
Julia Scheuer: Deep Into Texture at Leiber Museum – East Hampton
Sunday, June 28 | 4 p.m. | Suggested Donation $20
Painter and sculptor Julia Scheuer explores her nature-inspired practice and current exhibition.
Community & Nature
Horseshoe Crab Survey & Tagging — Bridgehampton
Saturday, June 27 | 8:30 p.m. | Free (Registration Required)
A full-moon conservation experience helping researchers tag horseshoe crabs and study coastal ecosystems.
Shopping & Summer Style
J. McLaughlin Summer Soirée — Southampton
Saturday, June 27 | 1–4 p.m. | Free
Sip and shop in Southampton with proceeds benefiting the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.
Family Fun
School’s Out! Ice Cream Social — Southampton
Saturday, June 27 | 3–5 p.m. | Free (RSVP Required)
Ice cream, games, music, and a fire truck visit at the North Sea Maritime Center waterfront.
Monday Pick
Innovators Series at Guild Hall — East Hampton
Monday, June 29 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Free (Community Pillars)
Guild Hall hosts The Innovators: Episode 2 – Women Redefining Travel, Hospitality & Lifestyle, a conversation featuring leaders shaping luxury travel, hospitality, and brand culture. With Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Jayma Cardosa, Deborah Calmeyer and Sarah Wetenhall. Reception to follow.
