4th of July Weekend [2016]: Music and Events Around Montauk

Photo: Thomas Kelley

The Fourth of July. America Day. For some, it means getting proudly decked out in our flag’s color scheme, championing our country and its accomplishments at both public and private events, and ultimately celebrating until it is no longer physically feasible to celebrate. For others, it’s a holiday-turned-three day weekend that offers (normally) great weather, great music, and ample hangout + cookout time in the backyard or on the beach with the friends and fam. For a select few, its little more than an evening defined by copious amounts of industrial-strength fireworks and low-key questionable safety measures.

Whichever group you belong to, you’d be wise to know that this weekend carries with it some awesome events and live music worth checking out/bringing your dance moves to. Peep them below, have fun, and be safe + respectful out there this weekend. Also, semi-related video, re: America.

All events brought to you by the best dudes ever, over at Free Ride. Please give them a shout before you think of getting behind the wheel this weekend.

Friday, July 1st

The Montauk Beach House

Gurney’s

Swallow East

  • Live music by Hello Brooklyn (starts at 9pm)
  • More details

Saturday, July 2nd

Memory Motel

  • Cyril’s Day Party featuring DJ Kristian Nairn (Holdor from Game of Thrones) (Seriously, 3pm to 8pm)
  • RSVP by texting “hodor” to 469.513.9768 (still serious)

The Montauk Beach House

  • Corona Presents: Electric Beach w/ Virgil Abloh & Hotel Garuda Poolside Bash (1pm to 7pm)
  • More details + RSVP

Gurney’s

  • DJ Nicole Leone at The Beach Club (12pm to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm)
  • Guest set by DJ Hannah Bronfman (3pm to 6pm and 9pm to 12AM)
  • More details

The Grey Lady

Zum Schneider

  • Live music by Hopefully Forgiven (10pm to 1:30am)
  • More details

Sunday, July 3rd

The Montauk Beach House

Gurney’s

  • DJ Coco Robert @ The Beach Club (12pm to 7pm)
  • More details

The Grey Lady

Swallow East

  • Live reggae music by Royal Khaoz (starts at 8pm)
  • More details

Zum Schneider

Monday, July 4th

The Montauk Beach House

Viking Star Ship

  • Fireworks cruise on the Viking Star Ship, along with musical performance by the 3 B’s (boarding at 6:45pm and expected to return at 11pm)
  • Limited to 21 & older, admission is $75, buffet dinner and drinks included
  • Buy your ticket + more details

Firework Show

  • Montauk Chamber of Commerce’s will be launching fireworks @ Umbrella Beach (9pm to 9:30pm, viewable from pretty much any given spot around town)
  • More details