July in Oklahoma City is one of those months that catches people off guard. The calendar fills up fast with concerts, outdoor markets, theater, sporting events, fireworks, and more; and if you are not paying attention, it goes by before you had a chance to enjoy it. Whether you are a longtime local, a family who just relocated to the OKC metro, or someone still figuring out what this city has to offer, this is your complete guide to things to do in Oklahoma City in July 2026.
I put this list together every month because I genuinely love this city and want the people who live here; and the ones thinking about moving here | to see exactly why Oklahoma City is worth it. Wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and more going on than most people expect.
Week 2: July 6–12
Sister Act at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Sister Act runs July 7–12 at the Civic Center Music Hall, presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. This is one of the most anticipated theater productions in Oklahoma City this summer; a Tony; nominated musical full of gospel; influenced music, big performances, and a lot of fun. If you are looking for things to do in OKC with family or friends this week, this is the one.
Show times:
I put this list together every month because I genuinely love this city and want the people who live here; and the ones thinking about moving here | to see exactly why Oklahoma City is worth it. Wide open spaces, a slower pace of life, and more going on than most people expect.
Week 2: July 6–12
Sister Act at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Sister Act runs July 7–12 at the Civic Center Music Hall, presented by Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma. This is one of the most anticipated theater productions in Oklahoma City this summer; a Tony; nominated musical full of gospel; influenced music, big performances, and a lot of fun. If you are looking for things to do in OKC with family or friends this week, this is the one.
Show times:
- Tuesday July 7 – Friday July 10: 7:30pm
- Saturday July 11: 2pm and 7:30pm
- Sunday July 12: 2pm
Where: Civic Center Music Hall, 201 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City
July is for Jazz | OKC Philharmonic at Scissortail Park
Free outdoor jazz from the OKC Philharmonic on Saturday, July 11 at 8pm at the Love's Travel Stop Stage at Scissortail Park. This is a free event and one of the highlights of summer in downtown Oklahoma City. Bring a blanket, bring snacks, and enjoy live music under the summer sky.
Run Like a Girl OKC Group Run
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30am at Hafer Park. All paces are welcome. Wear pink.
Mustang Library Mahjong Fundraiser
Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm at the Mustang Library. A fun, community; focused event on the west side of the metro.
OK Let's Mahj | Social Play at Gilded Acorn
Sunday, July 12 at 2:30pm. A relaxed social mahjong session open to players at all levels.
OKC Comets Baseball
The OKC Comets are home all week at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Weeknight games start at 7:05pm, Sunday at 6:05pm. Bricktown baseball in July is peak Oklahoma City summer.
Week 3: July 13–19
This is the busiest week of the month. A lot going on across the metro.
Houndmouth at The Jones Assembly
Thursday, July 16. Doors at 6:30pm. The Jones Assembly at 901 W Sheridan Ave is one of the best music venues in Oklahoma City, and Houndmouth | known for platinum;selling songs like "Sedona" | puts on a great live show. A solid pick if you are looking for live music in OKC this week.
Concerts in the Park | Yukon
Every Thursday in July at 7pm at Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament Ave, Yukon, OK. Free outdoor concerts all month long. July 16 is this week's show. A great option for families in Yukon, Mustang, or the western OKC suburbs.
Stitch Club Norman
Tuesday, July 14 from 6 to 8pm at Tribute Memorial Care Norman.
Needlepoint Classes at Canvas Club Edmond
Needlepoint 101: Monday July 13 Needlepoint 102: Saturday July 18 Canvas Club is a great spot for anyone looking for creative hobbies and social events in Edmond.
Mahj Monday Social Play | OK Let's Mahj
Monday, July 13 from 6 to 8pm at Bradford House.
Night Market at Scissortail Park
Friday, July 17 from 5:30 to 10pm. The Night Market is one of the best events Scissortail Park hosts all summer | local vendors, food, and a great downtown OKC atmosphere after dark. One of the most popular things to do in Oklahoma City in July.
Wheeler District Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 17 from 7 to 10pm at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel, featuring Abbigale Dawn, Limp Wizurdz, and Major Good. Free, outdoors, and a fun way to spend a Friday evening in OKC.
Run Like a Girl OKC Group Run
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30am at the 30th Street Market.
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships | Opening Ceremony
Saturday, July 18 at RIVERSPORT OKC. Free to attend. This is the first time this world championship event has been hosted in North America in over a decade, and it is happening right here in Oklahoma City. The full competition runs July 20–25.
Farmers Market and Comets Baseball
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park: Saturday 9am–1pm. OKC Comets: Home all week, weeknights 7:05pm, Sunday 6:05pm.
Week 4: July 20–26
The biggest week of the month for live music in Oklahoma City.
The Black Keys at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Tuesday, July 21. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Grammy;winning rock duo The Black Keys bring their Peaches 'N Kream World Tour to The Zoo Amphitheatre with special guest Eddie 9V. The Zoo Amp is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the country, and a summer night show there is hard to beat. This is one of the most anticipated concerts in OKC in July 2026.
Where: The Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City
Lord Huron at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 22. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Indie folk band Lord Huron brings their Cosmic Selector Tour to OKC. If you know their song "The Night We Met," you already have a reason to go.
Jason Aldean at Paycom Center
Friday, July 24 at Paycom Center. One of country music's biggest names, live in downtown Oklahoma City.
Grupo Frontera at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 25. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Regional Mexican group Grupo Frontera, known for their viral Bad Bunny collab and a string of Billboard hits, plays The Zoo Amp to close out a stacked week of concerts in OKC.
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Monday July 20 through Friday July 25 at RIVERSPORT OKC. Daily competition schedule varies | check RIVERSPORT's website for event times. A once;in;a;decade opportunity to watch world;class athletes compete right here in Oklahoma City.
Bowling for Rhinos
Friday, July 24 from 6:30 to 10pm at Bowlero, 3501 S Boulevard Street, Edmond. Pizza, raffles, and all proceeds go toward rhino conservation. The OKC Zoo is home to three Indian rhinos, and this event directly supports their protection.
Run Like a Girl OKC
Monday July 20 | Theme Run, 7pm, Nichols Hills Sunday July 26 | Group Run, 7pm, The Station
Hobbies and Social Events This Week
OK Let's Mahj Mondays at Tiny Bubbles | Monday July 20 at 6pm Needlepoint 102 at Canvas Club | Wednesday July 22 Needlepoint 101 at Canvas Club | Saturday July 26 Mahj for a Miracle Tournament | Wednesday July 22 Concerts in the Park, Yukon | Thursday July 23 at 7pm, Chisholm Trail Park (Free)
Farmers Market and Comets Baseball
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park: Saturday 9am–1pm. OKC Comets: Home all week, weeknights 7:05pm, Sunday 6:05pm.
Week 5: July 27–31
Beginner Pickleball Lessons at Kickingbird Edmond
Monday, July 27 at Kickingbird PicklePlaza in Edmond. Pickleball is one of the fastest;growing sports in the OKC metro, and this is a great entry point if you have been thinking about trying it.
Mahj Monday Social Play
Monday, July 27 from 6 to 8pm at Bradford House through OK Let's Mahj.
Concerts in the Park | Yukon (Final July Show)
Thursday, July 30 at 7pm at Chisholm Trail Park, Yukon. Free. The last Thursday concert of the month.
Stitch Society Stitch Night
Thursday, July 30 | Thursday evenings recurring all month at Stitch Society OKC. Check their page for the exact start time.
OKC Renovation and Landscaping Show
Friday July 31 through Sunday August 2 at OKC Fair Park, The Pavilion. Friday hours are noon to 6pm. If you have been thinking about a remodel, a backyard project, or landscaping updates, this is a great place to meet local contractors, see what is possible, and get inspired. Free for kids, $5 for adults.
New to Oklahoma City? This List Is for You.
If you just relocated to the OKC area, or you are considering a move, this kind of month is exactly what I want you to see. Oklahoma City is not what people expect. The neighborhoods are beautiful. The events are genuine. The cost of living lets you actually enjoy your life here instead of just surviving it.
I work with a lot of relocation buyers and move;up families across Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Tuttle, Newcastle, and the broader OKC metro. If you are trying to figure out where in the area fits your lifestyle best, I am happy to walk you through it.
Your home is my forte.
Angela Cheatwood Realtor® | Keller Williams Realty Elite angelacheatwood.com
July is for Jazz | OKC Philharmonic at Scissortail Park
Free outdoor jazz from the OKC Philharmonic on Saturday, July 11 at 8pm at the Love's Travel Stop Stage at Scissortail Park. This is a free event and one of the highlights of summer in downtown Oklahoma City. Bring a blanket, bring snacks, and enjoy live music under the summer sky.
Run Like a Girl OKC Group Run
Saturday, July 11 at 7:30am at Hafer Park. All paces are welcome. Wear pink.
Mustang Library Mahjong Fundraiser
Thursday, July 10 at 5:30pm at the Mustang Library. A fun, community; focused event on the west side of the metro.
OK Let's Mahj | Social Play at Gilded Acorn
Sunday, July 12 at 2:30pm. A relaxed social mahjong session open to players at all levels.
OKC Comets Baseball
The OKC Comets are home all week at Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Weeknight games start at 7:05pm, Sunday at 6:05pm. Bricktown baseball in July is peak Oklahoma City summer.
Week 3: July 13–19
This is the busiest week of the month. A lot going on across the metro.
Houndmouth at The Jones Assembly
Thursday, July 16. Doors at 6:30pm. The Jones Assembly at 901 W Sheridan Ave is one of the best music venues in Oklahoma City, and Houndmouth | known for platinum;selling songs like "Sedona" | puts on a great live show. A solid pick if you are looking for live music in OKC this week.
Concerts in the Park | Yukon
Every Thursday in July at 7pm at Chisholm Trail Park, 500 W Vandament Ave, Yukon, OK. Free outdoor concerts all month long. July 16 is this week's show. A great option for families in Yukon, Mustang, or the western OKC suburbs.
Stitch Club Norman
Tuesday, July 14 from 6 to 8pm at Tribute Memorial Care Norman.
Needlepoint Classes at Canvas Club Edmond
Needlepoint 101: Monday July 13 Needlepoint 102: Saturday July 18 Canvas Club is a great spot for anyone looking for creative hobbies and social events in Edmond.
Mahj Monday Social Play | OK Let's Mahj
Monday, July 13 from 6 to 8pm at Bradford House.
Night Market at Scissortail Park
Friday, July 17 from 5:30 to 10pm. The Night Market is one of the best events Scissortail Park hosts all summer | local vendors, food, and a great downtown OKC atmosphere after dark. One of the most popular things to do in Oklahoma City in July.
Wheeler District Summer Concert Series
Friday, July 17 from 7 to 10pm at the Wheeler Ferris Wheel, featuring Abbigale Dawn, Limp Wizurdz, and Major Good. Free, outdoors, and a fun way to spend a Friday evening in OKC.
Run Like a Girl OKC Group Run
Saturday, July 18 at 7:30am at the 30th Street Market.
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships | Opening Ceremony
Saturday, July 18 at RIVERSPORT OKC. Free to attend. This is the first time this world championship event has been hosted in North America in over a decade, and it is happening right here in Oklahoma City. The full competition runs July 20–25.
Farmers Market and Comets Baseball
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park: Saturday 9am–1pm. OKC Comets: Home all week, weeknights 7:05pm, Sunday 6:05pm.
Week 4: July 20–26
The biggest week of the month for live music in Oklahoma City.
The Black Keys at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Tuesday, July 21. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Grammy;winning rock duo The Black Keys bring their Peaches 'N Kream World Tour to The Zoo Amphitheatre with special guest Eddie 9V. The Zoo Amp is one of the best outdoor concert venues in the country, and a summer night show there is hard to beat. This is one of the most anticipated concerts in OKC in July 2026.
Where: The Zoo Amphitheatre, 2101 NE 50th St, Oklahoma City
Lord Huron at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 22. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7:30pm. Indie folk band Lord Huron brings their Cosmic Selector Tour to OKC. If you know their song "The Night We Met," you already have a reason to go.
Jason Aldean at Paycom Center
Friday, July 24 at Paycom Center. One of country music's biggest names, live in downtown Oklahoma City.
Grupo Frontera at The Zoo Amphitheatre
Saturday, July 25. Doors 5:30pm, show at 7pm. Regional Mexican group Grupo Frontera, known for their viral Bad Bunny collab and a string of Billboard hits, plays The Zoo Amp to close out a stacked week of concerts in OKC.
ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships
Monday July 20 through Friday July 25 at RIVERSPORT OKC. Daily competition schedule varies | check RIVERSPORT's website for event times. A once;in;a;decade opportunity to watch world;class athletes compete right here in Oklahoma City.
Bowling for Rhinos
Friday, July 24 from 6:30 to 10pm at Bowlero, 3501 S Boulevard Street, Edmond. Pizza, raffles, and all proceeds go toward rhino conservation. The OKC Zoo is home to three Indian rhinos, and this event directly supports their protection.
Run Like a Girl OKC
Monday July 20 | Theme Run, 7pm, Nichols Hills Sunday July 26 | Group Run, 7pm, The Station
Hobbies and Social Events This Week
OK Let's Mahj Mondays at Tiny Bubbles | Monday July 20 at 6pm Needlepoint 102 at Canvas Club | Wednesday July 22 Needlepoint 101 at Canvas Club | Saturday July 26 Mahj for a Miracle Tournament | Wednesday July 22 Concerts in the Park, Yukon | Thursday July 23 at 7pm, Chisholm Trail Park (Free)
Farmers Market and Comets Baseball
Farmers Market at Scissortail Park: Saturday 9am–1pm. OKC Comets: Home all week, weeknights 7:05pm, Sunday 6:05pm.
Week 5: July 27–31
Beginner Pickleball Lessons at Kickingbird Edmond
Monday, July 27 at Kickingbird PicklePlaza in Edmond. Pickleball is one of the fastest;growing sports in the OKC metro, and this is a great entry point if you have been thinking about trying it.
Mahj Monday Social Play
Monday, July 27 from 6 to 8pm at Bradford House through OK Let's Mahj.
Concerts in the Park | Yukon (Final July Show)
Thursday, July 30 at 7pm at Chisholm Trail Park, Yukon. Free. The last Thursday concert of the month.
Stitch Society Stitch Night
Thursday, July 30 | Thursday evenings recurring all month at Stitch Society OKC. Check their page for the exact start time.
OKC Renovation and Landscaping Show
Friday July 31 through Sunday August 2 at OKC Fair Park, The Pavilion. Friday hours are noon to 6pm. If you have been thinking about a remodel, a backyard project, or landscaping updates, this is a great place to meet local contractors, see what is possible, and get inspired. Free for kids, $5 for adults.
New to Oklahoma City? This List Is for You.
If you just relocated to the OKC area, or you are considering a move, this kind of month is exactly what I want you to see. Oklahoma City is not what people expect. The neighborhoods are beautiful. The events are genuine. The cost of living lets you actually enjoy your life here instead of just surviving it.
I work with a lot of relocation buyers and move;up families across Yukon, Mustang, Edmond, Tuttle, Newcastle, and the broader OKC metro. If you are trying to figure out where in the area fits your lifestyle best, I am happy to walk you through it.
Your home is my forte.
Angela Cheatwood Realtor® | Keller Williams Realty Elite angelacheatwood.com
