July Events in Syracuse

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 spectacular fireworks in Syracuse this July! Whether you're at NBT Stadium cheering on the Syracuse Mets, celebrating America 250 in Baldwinsville, Skaneateles, or Dewitt, 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 7: The Guess Who: Takin' It Back Tour
July 10: "Weird Al" Yankovic: Bigger and Better Tour 2026 Tour
July 21: Phish Summer Tour '26
July 25: TOTO + Christopher Cross + The Romantics
July 26: Five Finger Death Punch
July 31: Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026

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?

Skaneateles Curbstone Festival

July 9-11, Village of Skaneateles, NY

A summer staple, the Curbstone Festival and Sidewalk Sales are back this summer in Skaneateles!  Explore trendy shops, pop-ups, and fabulous booths along the Genesee and Jordan Street from July 9th through the 11th.  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 International Jazz Fest 40th Anniversary

July 9-12, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards and Syracuse University Campus

The 2026 edition of the Syracuse International Jazz Festival kicks off on Thursday, July 9th at 6:00 pm, at Syracuse University's National Veterans Resource Center with a performance by USAF Airman of Note. Their musical act will celebrate America 250. On Friday, July 10th, the festival moves to Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, starting at 3:30 pm with Mike Houston & Sam Wynn Trio and concluding with headliner Tower of Power. Saturday, July 11th, is a full day of music from 1:00 pm to 9:00 pm, featuring Gunhild Carling and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. July 12th is back at the SU Campus in the quad and Henrick's Chapel with their "Return to Community" Sunday Gospel Jazz Service.

Central New York Book Crawl

July 10-19, Various Independent Bookstores

This 10-day regional celebration of independent bookstores invites you to visit all 19 shops across 5 counties in Central New York! Pick up a CNY Book Crawl passport and get started on your book crawl. Please check each shop for special events, extended events, or pop-ups. Onondaga County shops include Black Citizens Brigade, Books & Melodies, Books End, Divine Realm Books, Doyle’s Books, Golden Bee Bookshop, Lit Actually Romance Bookshop, Liverpool Lit Lounge, Of Moose & Mind Bookshop, Other World Books (located inside of Syracuse Antiques Exchange), Parthenon Books, and That’s What She Read Bookshop & Boutique. Check out this map for more information!

Syracuse Inner Food Truck Bash

July 11, Syracuse Inner Harbor

Enjoy local food trucks from Syracuse and the surrounding areas at the Syracuse Inner Harbor Food Truck Bash on July 11th from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm!  Enjoy a diverse selection of foods from Rochester, Utica, and Ithaca. Listen to live entertainment and waterfront views at this event.

Syracuse Nationals

July 16 -18, 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, Rust Bros Mike Hall and Avery Shoaf, Georjah, Candy N Chrome, Candy Clark, and Ed Beard, enjoy live music, and end the event with fireworks set off near the campgrounds at 9:45 pm on Saturday, July 18.

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

July 17-18, St. Patrick's & St. Brigid's Parish of Tipp Hill

Feel the luck of the Irish July 17th -18th at St. Patrick's & St. Brigid's Parish 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 Syracuse Kiltie Pipe Band.

The Basketball Tournament (TBT)

July 21-24, 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 13th annual The Basketball Tournament (TBT). Cheer on Boeheim’s Army as they defend their home court at SRC Arena and The Upstate Medical Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial, with thrilling matchups scheduled between July 21 and 24. Don’t miss your chance to witness this electrifying tournament right here in the heart of Central New York!

Salt City Open Pickleball Tournament

July 24-26, Erie Canal Pickleball Center

It's back! Try your hand at pickleball at the 3rd Salt City Open tournament! For pickleball-obsessed, skilled players, this is a chance to compete and potentially qualify for PPA Nationals in Dallas, TX.  Games will be held at Erie Canal Pickleball Center. Anyone can come out to play for just a $25 registration fee.  Sign up today!

Skaneateles Antique & Classic Boat Show

July 24-26, 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 24th through the 26th. Enjoy concerts, a boat parade, a cruise on the Judge Ben Wiles, children's activities, and more.

St. Mary's Egyptian Festival

July 24-26, St. Mary & St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church

Attend the 10th Annual St. Mary's Egyptian Festival at the end of July. Get church tours, eat authentic Egyptian food and desserts, take a falafel, baklava, basboosa, or beshamel cooking class, or participate in Coptic Trivia. Free for all to attend!

Syracuse Ukrainian Festival

July 24-25, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church

Behind Coleman's on Tipperary Hill, head to the Syracuse Ukrainian Festival. Enjoy a fun weekend learning about the Ukrainian culture and trying traditional Ukrainian dishes like pyrohy (dumplings), holubtsi (cabbage rolls), borscht (soup), and kielbasa (sausage). Purchase crafts and souvenirs from Ukrainian vendors and watch live music and dancing.

Syracuse Arts and Crafts Festival

July 24-26, 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 between over 50 artists. Grab a bite from food vendors and enjoy free daily strolling entertainment. There's something here for the whole family!

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

Check out more to do throughout July and the rest of the summer on our Events Calendar!