Welcome to July in the 315 where we host a kaleidoscope of events, festivals, and unforgettable experiences. From electrifying concerts to cultural cuisine, and of course patriotic celebrations, July promises to be a month filled with excitement, never-ending fun, and plenty of fireworks! Here’s your updated list of 2025 summer events happening in the Syracuse area.

 

Fireworks in Syracuse

 

Make sure to watch the spectacular Fireworks in Syracuse this July! Whether you're at NBT Stadium, the NYS Fairgrounds, Liverpool, or Fayetteville, Onondaga County has plenty of breathtaking displays to see this month and for the 4th of July.

 

Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview Concerts

July 11: Creed - Summer of '99 Tour
July 14: Styx & Kevin Cronin Band + Don Felder The Brotherhood of Rock Tour
July 22: The Offspring: SUPERCHARGED Worldwide in '25
July 23: Barenaked Ladies: Last Summer On Earth Tour 2025

There are plenty of opportunities to watch a sunset over the amphitheater and listen to music this month! Which one are you looking forward to?

 

Syracuse Inner Harbor Pizza and Pasta Festival

July 11-12, Syracuse Inner Harbor

Enjoy local Italian cuisine at the 2nd Annual Pizza and Pasta Festival on July 11th and 12th!  All proceeds from this event will be donated to Golisano Children's Hospital and the Upstate Foundation. Experience the tastes of over 20 food trucks and listen to live entertainment at the Syracuse Inner Harbor.

 

Salt City Open Pickleball Tournament

July 11-3, Onondaga Lake Park

It's back! Try your hand at pickleball at the 2nd Salt City Open tournament! For the pickleball-obsessed and skilled, this is a chance to compete and potentially qualify for PPA Nationals in Dallas, TX.  Games will be held at Onondaga Lake Park and Erie Canal Pickleball Center. Anyone can come out to play for just a $55 registration fee.  Sign up today!

 

Middle Eastern Cultural Festival

July 10-13, St. Elias Church, Syracuse, NY

Shawarma, gyro, falafel, oh my! The Middle Eastern Festival held at St. Elias Church highlights mouth-watering Middle Eastern food and drink, live Arabic music, a "Souk" Marketplace, and more.  Parking and admission are both free, so there's no excuse to miss the fun from July 11th-14th.  

 

Skaneateles Curbstone Festival

July 10-12, Village of Skaneateles, NY

A summer staple, the Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales are back this summer in Skaneateles!  Explore trendy shops and fabulous booths along the streets from July 10th through the 12th.  Don't miss out on the family fun and shopping in this adorable lakeside village. Be sure to mark this free event down on your calendar!

 

Syracuse Nationals

July 18 -22, NYS Fairgrounds

Syracuse is once again host to the largest car show in the Northeast! Get your Nationals tickets today to enjoy live music, delicious eats, and some really cool cars. There's a chance to participate in a photo op with this year's celebrity guests, Danny "The Count" on Friday, July 18th, and enjoy live music by Counts 77 on Saturday, July 19th.

 

St. Patrick's - St. Bridgid's Church Irish Festival

July 18-19, St. Patrick's Church of Tipp Hill

Feel the luck of the Irish July 18th -19th at St. Patrick's Church Irish Festival!  Grab a Guinness and savor delicious Irish cuisine on Tipp Hill. There will be a ton of Irish dancing, a kids' area, food trucks of all kinds, and raffle drawings. While you're there, listen to bands like The Mere Mortals and John Gooley, Maureen Henesey & friends.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT)

July 19-23, SRC Arena

Get ready for high-stakes hoops action this July! Syracuse proudly welcomes eight basketball teams from across the region to compete in the 12th annual The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Cheer on Boeheim’s Army as they defend their home court at SRC Arena, with thrilling matchups scheduled between July 19 and 23. Don’t miss your chance to witness this electrifying tournament right here in the heart of Central New York!

 

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival

July 25-27, along the intersections of East Onondaga, East Jefferson, and Montgomery streets in downtown Syracuse

Indulge your creative spirit at the Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival. Each year during this three-day showcase, around 50,000 visitors come to shop and enjoy the skills of the country's most talented artisans. Take part in the Stay Fresh Chalk Jam, a popular sidewalk art competition. There's something here for everyone!

Bonus: Don't miss out on the Syracuse Arts Trail happening throughout downtown Syracuse, in collaboration with CNY Arts.

 

Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show

July 25-27, Village of Skaneateles, NY

It's giving... "old money aesthetic". Check out more than 80 antique and classic boats as they are displayed on land and water for all to admire from July 25th through the 27th. Enjoy concerts, a boat parade, a photo shoot cruise on the Judge Ben Wiles, children's activities, and more.

 

Summer in Syracuse!