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Your guide to the must-see Hamptons events, performances, fundraisers, and summer traditions happening across the East End this week.
From luxury shopping and fine jewelry to intimate performances, star-powered concerts, major fundraisers, comedy, art, and classic summer traditions, Spark Hamptons highlights the best events to add to your calendar this week.
GALAS & FUNDRAISERS
The Ellen Hermanson Foundation 2026 Summer Gala
Friday, July 24 | 6:45-10 p.m.
Bridgehampton Tennis and Surf Club
231 Mid Ocean Drive, Bridgehampton
Marking 31 years of local care and lifesaving impact, The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s 2026 Summer Gala honors Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy, for her advocacy and contributions to the breast cancer community.
The oceanfront evening includes cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, dinner, live and silent auctions, dancing, and a beach bonfire. Proceeds support The Ellen Hermanson Foundation’s mission of providing access to breast cancer care, emotional support, and wellness services for women across the East End.
Hetrick-Martin Institute: School’s Out
Saturday, July 25
Water Mill
The Hetrick-Martin Institute returns to the Hamptons for its annual School’s Out event, bringing together supporters for an evening benefiting LGBTQ+ youth programs and services. One of the season’s best fundraisers supported by the community and its allies.
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center: Get Wild Gala
Saturday, July 25 | 5:30-8 p.m.
Marders
120 Snake Hollow Road, Bridgehampton
The Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center celebrates its 26th anniversary with its annual Get Wild Gala, an evening honoring the animals the organization has rescued while looking ahead to the next 26 years of wildlife care on the East End.
Bridgehampton Chamber Music Annual Benefit: “A Joyful Celebration”
Saturday, July 25 | 6:30 p.m.
Atlantic Golf Club
1040 Scuttle Hole Road, Bridgehampton
The festival’s annual benefit brings together supporters for an evening celebrating music, community, and the arts.
The Watermill Center Summer Festival: “Limitless Time”
Saturday, July 25 | 6 p.m.
The Watermill Center, Water Mill
One of the Hamptons’ most anticipated cultural events returns with performances and installations throughout the Center’s grounds. This year’s festival celebrates founder Robert Wilson with immersive works, art, and a signature grazing dinner.
FASHION & LUXURY
The Hamptons Jewelry Show Returns for Its Second Year
Thursday, July 23-Sunday, July 26
Southampton
The Hamptons Jewelry Show returns for its second edition, bringing together leading jewelry designers, collectors, and luxury enthusiasts for four days celebrating fine jewelry, craftsmanship, and discovery.
Featuring exceptional collections from established houses and emerging designers, the show offers visitors the opportunity to explore one-of-a-kind pieces, meet designers, and shop directly from exhibitors in a premier Hamptons setting.
Spark Hamptons recently featured a closer look at this year’s expanded show and why it has quickly become one of the East End’s must-attend summer events.
See our Spark Hamptons Feature Story on the Hamptons Jewelry Show highlights.
The HUB Bridgehampton: Designer Shopping, Beauty & Summer Pop-Ups
Friday, July 24-Saturday, July 25 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
The HUB Bridgehampton
2183 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
The HUB Bridgehampton continues its summer season with a weekend of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle experiences featuring curated designer pop-ups, wellness offerings, and exclusive brand activations.
This weekend’s highlights include the HUB x Kefi Pop-Up, complimentary treatments from BTL Aesthetics, and the opening night celebration of the HUB x Simkhai Pop-Up on Friday evening.
The Bridgehampton destination brings together luxury retail, wellness, art, and community events, making it a must-visit stop for those looking to discover new brands and experiences in the Hamptons.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE
Brandi Carlile: A Benefit for the Montauk Point Lighthouse
Thursday, July 23 | Doors 5 p.m.; Show 8 p.m.
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk
Grammy Award-winning artist Brandi Carlile performs a rare outdoor benefit concert at one of the East End’s most iconic landmarks. The special evening supports the preservation of the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse.
John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”
Friday, July 24
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
Jazz guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli brings his acclaimed tribute performance celebrating the timeless music of Tony Bennett.
Ms. Lauryn Hill: Acoustic
Saturday, July 25 | Doors 5 p.m.; Show 7 p.m.
The Lawn at The Clubhouse
East Hampton
Eight-time Grammy Award winner Ms. Lauryn Hill brings her legendary voice and celebrated catalog to the Hamptons for a rare acoustic performance. Known for The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Hill remains one of the most influential artists of her generation.
Maria Abous & Eric Yves Garcia: Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea
Saturday, July 25 | 7:30 p.m.
LTV Studios
75 Industrial Road, Wainscott
The summer concert series continues with an evening devoted to the music of legendary lyricist Lorenz Hart.
Freestyle+ Live
Saturday, July 25 | 8 p.m.
Guild Hall
158 Main Street, East Hampton
Hip-hop, improvisation, beatboxing, and live theater come together in this unscripted performance.
Kelli O’Hara
Sunday, July 26 | 8 p.m.
Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
76 Main Street, Westhampton Beach
The Tony Award-winning Broadway performer brings American Songbook standards and musical-theater favorites to the stage.
Copland’s “Appalachian Spring”
Sunday, July 26 | 6 p.m.
Bridgehampton Presbyterian Church
2429 Montauk Highway, Bridgehampton
Bridgehampton Chamber Music presents an evening of American classical music featuring Aaron Copland’s beloved masterpiece.
Pianofest in the Hamptons
Monday, July 27 | 5:30 p.m.
Southampton Cultural Center
25 Pond Lane, Southampton
The Southampton series concludes with a performance by emerging classical pianists.
COMEDY
Sherrod Small at Sticks & Stones Comedy Club
Saturday, July 25 | Show 8 p.m.
Sticks & Stones Comedy Club
MainStage Theater at Southampton Cultural Center
25 Pond Lane, Southampton
Comedian, writer, producer, and radio personality Sherrod Small headlines a night of stand-up at Sticks & Stones Comedy Club. Known for his sharp observations, celebrity commentary, and appearances on VH1’s Best Week Ever, CNN, FOX, ABC, and SiriusXM, Small brings his signature humor to Southampton.
The evening features a full comedy lineup in an intimate club setting, with doors opening before the show for drinks, snacks, live music, and time to enjoy the venue’s gallery.
ART & CULTURE
80th Annual Clothesline Art Sale
Saturday, July 25 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Guild Hall
158 Main Street, East Hampton
A beloved Hamptons tradition returns for its 80th year. The outdoor sale features works by local artists, with past contributors including Jackson Pollock. Proceeds are split between participating artists and Guild Hall.
SPORT
Polo Hamptons
Saturday, July 25 | 4-7 p.m.
Bridgehampton
A quintessential Hamptons summer afternoon returns with fast-paced polo matches, tailgating, and one of the season’s most stylish crowds. Tickets have sold out in previous years and are not available at the door.
IF YOU GO
What: Top Hamptons Events July 23-27, 2026
Where: East Hampton, Bridgehampton, Southampton, Water Mill, Montauk, and Westhampton Beach
Highlights: Charity galas, live music, comedy, art, polo, and cultural performances
Check individual event websites for tickets, availability, and updates
