Everything’s being played in the key of summer. There’s still lots more music to come at big concert series like SummerStage in NYC and Stern Grove Festival in San Francisco (see our June events). Where will you be when fireworks light up the skies on Independence Day? The rest of July 2025 is packed with exciting outdoor concerts and music festivals, too.
JULY
Through July 6
Montreal International Jazz Festival | Montreal, QC
The world’s largest jazz festival, attracting 2 million attendees, hosting over 3,000 artists and offering a blend of genres, including jazz and blues. montrealjazzfest.com/en
Through July 13
BST Hyde Park | London
Neil Young, Stevie Wonder, Yusuf/Cat Stevens, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Zach Bryan, and Van Morrison are headliners at this big three-week outdoor music festival. bst-hydepark.com
July 4
Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks | New York City
An iconic Independence Day celebration with a spectacular fireworks display, the nation’s largest, over the Hudson River. Great Manhattan viewing spots include Hudson River Park, Empire State Building Observatory, Pier 57, and Hudson Yards. macys.com/s/fireworks
July 4
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular | Charles River Esplanade, Boston
Special artist guests LeAnn Rimes and Leslie Odom, Jr. plus beloved favorites from the Boston Pops Explanade Orchcestra highlighted by the highly anticipated boom-boom of “Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture.” It’s all set to a backdrop of Mugar Family Fireworks over the Charles River. bso.org/boston-pops-fireworks-spectacular
July 4
San Francisco Symphony Fireworks Spectacular | SIlicon Valley
Edwin Outwater conducts the 28th annual outdoor event in a lineup of favorite American classics plus David Bowie’s “Heroes.” Vocalist Jessica Vosk defies gravity in a celebration of songs from Wicked. A fireworks spectacular grand finale. Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. sfsymphony.org
July 5 – 20
Festival Napa Valley | Locations in Napa Valley
More than 60 classical music, opera, dance, contemporary, jazz, film, culinary, and wine events at iconic venues throughout Napa Valley wine country. Headliner Jon Batiste plus 200+ international and emerging artists. Also, Versailles Royal Opera, Pacific Symphony, Walt Disney’s Fantasia with live orchestra, a tribute on stage and screen to Ennio Morricone, a new Music & Wellness Symposium, Taste of Napa at The Meritage Resort & Spa. festivalnapavalley.org
July 6
San Francisco Symphony at Stern Grove Festival | San Francisco
The SF Symphony performs an outdoor concert presenting sparkling masterworks under the eucalyptus trees at the 88th Stern Grove Festival. Special guest Taimane. 19th Avenue at Sloat Boulevard. Free, reservations required. sterngrove.org
July 25 – 27
Newport Folk Festival | Newport, RI
An American original since 1959, the historic festival known for performers such as Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Joan Baez, features traditional folk, Americana, and bluegrass music staged in an intimate waterside setting. Note: Newport Fazz Festival is Aug. 1-3, 2025. newportfolk.org
July 31 – Aug. 3
Lollapalooza | Grant Park, Chicago
Four days of the best music under the iconic Chicago skyline features Tyler The Creator, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, Korn, Rüfüs Du Sol, Twice, Sabrina Carpenter, A$AP Rocky, and more. lollapalooza.com