Fourth of July Weekend in the Hamptons 2026: Plus Early July Standout Events and Summer Galas

From East Hampton to Montauk, Spark Hamptons highlights the best July 4 events and key moments shaping the true start of the summer season.

July in the Hamptons kicks of with July 4th weekend celebrations, gallery openings, summer galas, live music & comedy, and benefit nights across the South Fork.

For the SPARK Fourth of July Fireworks Guide on the East End, click here.

For Fourth of July Parades on the East End, click here.

Spark Picks: Fourth of July Weekend & Early July 2026 Event Highlights

Wednesday, July 1

Comedy

Rachel Feinstein — The Clubhouse, East Hampton

Theater

Cagney! — Bay Street Theater, Sag Harbor

Runs June 30–July 26. A musical tribute to James Cagney starring Melissa Manchester and Robert Creighton.

Art 

The Open Road — Keyes Art Gallery, Sag Harbor (closes July 2)

Thursday, July 2

Art/Talk

The World of Vera Neumann — Southampton Arts Center

Steven Stolman explores the legacy of celebrated textile designer Vera Neumann, whose “Vera” scarves have been worn by fashion legends and celebrities. Reception to follow. 6 – 8 p.m.

Play

Mahj at the 1770 House – East Hampton

Canapes, cocktails and friendly competition.

Nightlife

Silent Disco Under the Stars — Guild Hall, East Hampton

Friday, July 3

Art and Culture

Bridgehampton Art Affair — Bridgehampton Museum

Three-day art fair in the heart of Bridgehampton.

Edie Baskin Book Signing — Women’s Art Center of the Hamptons

Book signing and reception with two-time Emmy Award-nominated photographer Edie Baskin who created the hand-colored photos on SNL. 5 – 7 p.m.

Stella Flame Gallery summer opening — Bridgehampton

Solo show with Emanuel De Sousa + fine jewelry of Cultus Artem. 5-7 p.m.

Wellness and Pop-Ups

The HUB — Bridgehampton (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)

Free facials, IV therapy, and rotating wellness and fashion pop-ups.

Talks and Events

Halsey House Gala: Celebrate America 250 — Southampton

An elegant, annual gala celebrating history with a lively live auction.

David Rubenstein: America at 250 — Southampton Arts Center

An engaging conversation exploring the origins, meaning, and enduring legacy of the Declaration of Independence as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

Tom Freston in conversation — The Church, Sag Harbor

MTV cofounder and media mogul in conversation at Knowledge Friday.

Saturday, July 4

History and Culture

Mulford Farm reopening — East Hampton

Free hot dogs on July 4 to celebrate at Southampton Inn

Reopening of Mulford Farm

Revolutionary Walking Tour — East Hampton

Music
Surf Lodge Concert Series: Snoop Dogg and Carlita — Montauk

July 4th Family
Southampton Inn cookout happy hour — 4–6 p.m.

Sunday, July 5

Shopping
Hampton Flea — Amagansett

For our Spark Hamptons Shopping + Pop-Up Guide, click here.

Comedy
Jared Freid: Table for One Tour — Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, 8 p.m.

The star of the Netflix special “37 & Single” brings his hilarious act about dating and relationshiops to WHBPAC.

Looking Ahead: Mid-July Highlights

Tuesday, July 7

Comedy
Caroline Hirsch presents New York’s Funniest — Southampton Playhouse

Music

Lyle Lovett: Songs and Stories — The Clubhouse, East Hampton

Wednesday, July 8

Hamptons Polo House x PAZ Lifestyle — The Baker House 1650, East Hampton

A select group of guests, tastemakers, business leaders, and members of the Hamptons social and polo communities for cocktails, conversation, and collaboration.

Thursday, July 9

Talk and Luncheon

East Hampton Emergency Department Luncheon — Maidstone Club, East Hampton (11 a.m.)

Katie Couric moderates a conversation with Christy Turlington Burns in this benefit for the East Hampton ER.

Art Fair

Hamptonss Fine Art Fair (July 9–12) – Southampton 

A major summer art moment featuring international galleries, VIP previews, and contemporary programming.

Friday, July 10

Spark Hamptons Experience

Sparking Inspiration VIP Lounge — Hamptons Fine Art Fair (11 a.m.–1 p.m.)

Limited space reserved for Spark Hamptons email subscribers and readers. Email requests at: info@sparkhamptons.com

Design and Antiques
East Hampton Antiques and Design Show preview — Mulford Farm (6–8:30 p.m.)

Saturday, July 11

Music/Performance

Darren Cris – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center 

Darren Cris, Tony award-winning actor/singer for  “Maybe Happy Ending” brings his music show to Westhampton Beach.

Ann Hampton Callaway – Summer Songbook Series at LTV – Wainscott

Award-winning singer/songwriter/pianist in “Here’s To Life.”

Galas

Nancy Cohn Memorial Tennis Benefit for The Retreat — Sportime Amagansett, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Unconditional Love Gala — Parrish Art Museum, Water Mill

South Fork History Museum 37t Annual Summer Gala – Bridgehampton 

Bay Street Theatre Summer Gala Honoring Lin-Manuel Miranda — Sag Harbor

Sunday, July 12

Design Day
East Hampton Design Day — Guild Hall (12–4 p.m.)
Panels on interiors, architecture, publishing, and design culture.

Saturday, July 18

Social and Sport
Polo in the Hamptons — Bridgehampton

Have an event you’d like us to cover or list? Send to: angela@sparkhamptons.com 

Angela LaGreca

Editor, Co-Founder/Publisher

Angela LaGreca, Editor-in-chief and co-Founder/Publisher of Spark Hamptons, is a four-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, producer, writer and comedian/host. Her TV credits include NBC’s “Today,” ABC’s “The View,” and, most recently, the primetime cable news program “Cuomo” on NewsNation. On the East End, she was the Creative Director at LTV, VP Features/Events/Photo Editor at Dan’s Papers, and has performed at Guild Hall, Bay Street Theater and the WHBPAC. Her publishing career began at Modern Photography, where she was managing editor. LaGreca lives in Manhattan and East Hampton and can be reached at angelatvmedia@gmail.com and angela@sparkhamptons.com .