The Best Hamptons Events Calendar for August 2025: Events, Parties, and More Out East
From an wildlife galas, jazz cabaret by the sea, to boutique shopping and $100M worth of vintage Ferraris—this is your guide to the best Hamptons events in August 2025, sure to pair high style with heartfelt causes.
About The Interior Review Hamptons Events Calendar
We take the Hamptons at their most traditional, discreet, and convivial. We believe that helicopters, nightclubs, and bottle service have no place in the Hamptons. We don’t complain about a lack of cell phone service or Uber.
Finally, and most controversially, we do not consider Montauk to be culturally aligned with the principal Hamptons towns. Therefore, you will not find events taking place in Montauk in this list.
Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea Series at LTV Studios
What’s happening: As sea breezes drift through East Hampton, Hamptons Summer Songbook by the Sea continues its acclaimed 2025 season with a dazzling series of August performances celebrating the cabaret tradition. Produced by Donna Rubin and Josh Gladstone at LTV Studios, this live series brings together world-class vocalists and musicians in intimate evening showcases.
Why go: A uniquely Hamptons event, this August lineup promises joy, storytelling, and musical mastery for cabaret devotees or curious newcomers alike. August kicks off with the return of David Alpern’s celebrated variety revue Best of the Versed Strikes Back! (August 3), followed by the Gershwin-fueled jubilee Nice Work If You Can Get It (August 16), the poignant solo performance Take the Moment by Craig Rubano (August 23), and the season finale with the internationally renowned Moipei sisters in Moipei Embraces New York (August 30).
What’s involved: Live cabaret performances from Broadway and international stars.
Town: East Hampton
Select dates through Saturday, August 30th, 2025, with performances at 7:30 PM at LTV Studios, 75 Industrial Road, East Hampton, NY. Information and tickets here.
25th Anniversary Get Wild! Gala for Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center
What’s happening: Celebrate 25 years of compassion at the Get Wild! Gala, where feathered, furry, and even fanged guests help tell the story of one of Long Island’s most beloved wildlife rescue centers, the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center. Set against the backdrop of the Southampton Arts Center, the event includes specialty cocktails, delicious fare, and close encounters with educational animals. Since 2000, the Center has rescued thousands of animals—rabbits, raccoons, and raptors alike—and this gala marks a milestone year.
Why go: Honoring activist Zelda Penzel, with TV personality Jill Rappaport emceeing and a standout auction item by renowned artist Hunt Slonem, this gathering celebrates not only animals but the humans who save them. Guests will mingle with owls, foxes, and conservation heroes alike in an elegant yet down-to-earth evening that looks back on 25 years of wildlife protection and forward to the next generation of care.
What’s involved: Animal encounters, cocktails, bites, and a live auction featuring a Hunt Slonem painting.
Town: Southampton
Friday August 1st, 2025 from 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM at Southampton Arts Center, 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, NY. Information and tickets here.
Hamptons Concours 2025
What’s happening: The Hamptons Concours, presented by RAND Luxury, is where horsepower meets haute couture. On a private Bridgehampton estate, over $100 million worth of vintage Ferraris, Porsches, and other collector vehicles are displayed against a backdrop of gourmet brunches, fine cigars, and hand-poured scotch. This invitation-only showcase offers guests the chance to mingle among automotive royalty while benefitting the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation.
Why go: Sponsors like Remy Martin Louis XIII, Peroni, Apollo Jets, and Morgan Stanley ensure no luxury is spared. Guests can even submit their own vintage Ferrari or Porsche for judging—if selected, it comes with VIP perks. It’s a sensory feast of chrome, caviar, and charity, set within a secret garden of speed and style.
What’s involved: Collector car showcase, catered brunch, cigars, spirits, and exclusive networking.
Town: Bridgehampton
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025. Information and RSVP here.
Katz Institute’s Summer Hamptons Evening: SHE for Women’s Health
What’s happening: Hosted under a grand tent in Water Mill, this evening affair blends elegant dining, impactful storytelling, and live music to support the Katz Institute for Women’s Health. Led by founders and presenting sponsors Victoria Moran-Furman, Eric Moran, Iris & Saul Katz, and Larry Scott, the event reflects a growing movement to reimagine women’s healthcare from the ground up. Emmy-winning anchor Rosanna Scotto emcees the evening’s heartfelt program.
Why go: From the catering by Lawrence Scott Events to the meaningful mission, this is more than a fundraiser, this it is a call to action. Every ticket supports community care, medical equity, and research that puts women first. With a musical performance and a star-powered guest list, this night aims to uplift and transform lives.
What’s involved: Cocktail reception, farm-fresh dinner, musical performance, and mission-led inspiration.
Town: Water Mill
Saturday August 9th, 2025 from 6:00PM onward in Water Mill, NY. Information and tickets here.
4th Annual Kids Cancel Cancer Fundraiser: Fun, Food & Hope for Pediatric Research
What’s happening: Join a joyful day of mini-golf, arcade games, auctions, and delicious food—all dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer. The South Fork Cancer Research Foundation aims to raise $100,000 to fund a new pediatric research grant, supporting two investigators over two years. This heartfelt event combines family fun with a vital cause, spotlighting hope for children battling cancer.
Why go: Cancer remains a leading cause of death among children despite progress, making this fundraiser both urgent and inspiring. By attending, you contribute to breakthroughs like FDA-approved medications shrinking tumors, supporting research with a global impact. Come together in East Hampton to celebrate resilience, community, and life-saving science.
What’s involved: Mini-golf, arcade fun, auctions, food, and philanthropy for pediatric cancer research.
Town: East Hampton
Tuesday August 12th, 2025 from 5:00PM onward at The Clubhouse, East Hampton, NY. Information and tickets here.
NYC Second Chance Rescue 4th Annual Hamptons Benefit
What’s happening: NYC Second Chance Rescue returns to the Hamptons for its 4th Annual Benefit at a private Water Mill estate. This year honors acclaimed actress and devoted animal advocate Alexandra Daddario alongside her rescue dog Eunice. The evening supports the rescue’s mission to save vulnerable animals, focusing on large breed dogs and urgent medical cases. Guests enjoy a star-studded Concert for a Cause featuring Robin Thicke and special guest Melissa Gorga, blending glamour with heartfelt impact.
Why go: Celebrate compassion and culture with Grammy-nominated music, gourmet vegetarian dining, and signature cocktails—all under the stars. This event is a rare chance to dance with the stars while making a real difference for animals in need. Hosted by The Fishel Family in loving memory of Melissa Fishel, it promises an inspiring night of giving back.
What’s involved: Live concert, cocktails, gourmet vegetarian menu, and dancing for animal rescue.
Town: Bridgehampton
Friday, August 8th, 2025 from 7:00PM until 11:00PM at 900 Lumber Lane, Bridgehampton, NY. Information and tickets here.
The Silverstein Dream Foundation 2025 Hamptons Garden Gala
What’s happening: Set beneath the stars, the Silverstein Dream Foundation 2025 Hamptons Garden Gala invites guests into an enchanting evening of cocktails, dinner, auctions, and entertainment—all in support of cure-focused research at the Diabetes Research Institute. Hosted by Patricia and Roger Silverstein, the annual gala blends elegance with impact, gathering community leaders, philanthropists, and advocates to advance life-saving research in a lush summer setting.
Why go: From a lavish masquerade reception to exciting live entertainment, the evening promises unforgettable moments and meaningful connection. With appearances from celebrities, DRI Foundation board members, and passionate diabetes supporters, your presence directly fuels hope for the millions affected by this chronic disease. Come dressed to dazzle—and make a difference.
What’s involved: Cocktail reception, seated dinner, live and silent auction, dancing, and masquerade revelry.
Dress code: Masquerade
Town: Water Mill
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 from 6:00 PM until late at a private estate in Water Mill. Information and tickets here.
The Ark: A Grand Animal Sculpture Exhibition at The Church
What’s happening: Curated by Eric Fischl, The Ark brings together over 40 international artists exploring humanity's relationship with animals and nature through sculpture. Inspired by the mythic deluge, this powerful, multidisciplinary exhibition sprawls across The Church’s interior and gardens, with an outdoor community-built ark displayed at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum. Highlights include Louise Bourgeois’s Spider Couple and a full exhibition catalogue by Pointed Leaf Press.
Why go: This is the first time Spider Couple will be displayed at an East End institution, and with works by Kiki Smith, Deborah Butterfield, and Bruce Nauman, the show is a who’s who of 20th-century sculpture. Robust programming and a multi-location community project make this a defining cultural experience of the season.
What’s involved: Indoor/outdoor sculpture exhibition, community art projects
Town: Sag Harbor
Thursday through Mondays through summer with hours from 11:00 AM–5:00 PM at The Church, 48 Madison Street, Sag Harbor, NY. Information and here.
La Dolce Vita by Salon 21 at The Maidstone
What’s happening: Salon 21 partners with The Maidstone hotel to present La Dolce Vita, a summer-long exhibition of serene and celebratory works from artists like Clare Dufournier, Danielle Kosann, and Beau Gabriel. Curated by Alex Bass, the show captures the elegance and ease of Mediterranean living, woven into the hotel’s historic and contemporary setting.
Why go: This chic, relaxed show invites guests to linger, converse, and immerse in beauty. With curated summer cocktail parties and gatherings, it blends hospitality, conversation, and contemporary art in classic East Hampton fashion.
What’s involved: Rotating art exhibition, curated parties, immersive hotel experience.
Town: East Hampton
Now through Monday, September 30th, 2025 with daily hours at The Maidstone, East Hampton. Information and details here.
Whether the Hamptons is your summer base or just a weekend escape, the social calendar is stacked in July 2025. Between cabaret legends, Ferrari-filled fields, and garden soirées with champagne and sculpture, only a few events truly dazzle. Dive in.