East Hampton event guide
East Hampton Events 2026–2027: Annual Calendar
Use this rolling East Hampton calendar to compare confirmed dates with clearly labeled estimates. Events still ahead in 2026 retain 2026 details; completed 2026 events point ahead to 2027 planning.
Research last reviewed July 30, 2026. “Estimated” means the working window is based on recurrence and is not an organizer announcement.
Annual East Hampton events
Recurring annual events in East Hampton
Use this quick-reference calendar to compare recurring parades, festivals, fireworks, holiday celebrations, and community traditions. The year shown on each guide follows the July 30 rollover rule: completed 2026 events point to 2027, while remaining 2026 events retain current-year details.
| Annual event | Usual timing | Location | What to know | Guide status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamptons Whodunit | April 15–18, 2027 | East Hampton Village cultural venuesEast Hampton, NY 11937 | Hamptons Whodunit is East Hampton’s annual mystery and crime festival, with author talks, panels and programs across Village cultural venues. | Confirmed · 2027Read the full guide |
| East Hampton Memorial Day Parade and Ceremonies | Memorial Day, May 31, 2027 | Main Beach and East Hampton VillageEast Hampton, NY 11937 | East Hampton’s Memorial Day observance traditionally includes a Lost at Sea ceremony at Main Beach followed by a parade through the Village. | Estimated · 2027Read the full guide |
| East Hampton Main Beach Fireworks | July 4, 2027 planned | Main Beach101 Ocean Avenue, East Hampton, NY 11937 | The East Hampton Fire Department’s public fireworks display takes place at Main Beach, with its date subject to permits, weather, surf and protected-shorebird conditions. | Estimated · 2027Read the full guide |
| East Hampton Library Authors Night | August 8, 2026 | Herrick Park67 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937 | Authors Night brings a large roster of writers to Herrick Park for an evening reception, followed by separately arranged author dinners. | Confirmed · 2026Read the full guide |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | October 2–12, 2026 | East Hampton and regional festival venuesEast Hampton, NY 11937 | The Hamptons International Film Festival is an eleven-day regional program centered in East Hampton with screenings, conversations and special events. | Confirmed · 2026Read the full guide |
| East Hampton SantaFest, Parade and Tree Lighting | December 2026; official date TBA | Herrick Park and downtown East HamptonEast Hampton, NY 11937 | SantaFest is East Hampton Village’s daylong holiday celebration, traditionally combining Santa’s arrival, a noon parade, family activities and a 5 p.m. tree lighting. | Estimated · 2026Read the full guide |
Dates and locations can change. “Estimated” is an editorial timing assessment based on the 2024–2026 event record; always use the organizer source before making travel plans.