Top Summer Events & Things to Do in San Antonio

June brings some of San Antonio’s biggest cultural celebrations, along with live music, foodie experiences, and River Walk traditions. 

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Pride Month in San Antonio

Celebrate all month long with events like Sip Around the Rainbow, featuring a themed cocktail trail across the city, and Out at the Tobin Pride Brunch on June 14. Pride Bigger Than Texas festivities continue later in the month.

Fiesta Noche del Rio

📍 Arneson River Theatre 
🗓 June 5 - August 1, 2026

One of San Antonio’s signature summer traditions returns to the River Walk with live music, dance, and colorful performances every Friday and Saturday night.

Juneteenth Celebrations 

📍 Citywide events 
🗓 June 19-20, 2026

Celebrate Juneteenth in San Antonio at the 2026 Juneteenth Festival, with live entertainment and cultural programming, or go on the SAAACAM Green Book Civil Rights Tour. 

Senegal vs. Saudi Arabia World Cup Warm Up Match 

📍 Toyota Field 
🗓 June 9, 2026

Senegal takes on Saudi Arabia in a premier international friendly on Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. Just days before the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Warrior Games 2026 

📍 Henry B. González Convention Center 
🗓 June 13-20, 2026

San Antonio hosts the Warrior Games for the first time, bringing adaptive sports competitions and community events all over the city.

River Walk Summer Artisan Show 

📍 San Antonio River Walk Extension (close to the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Building and the Shops at Rivercenter) 
🗓 June 19-21, 2026 

Shop 40+ handmade artisan booths, including pottery, textiles, jewelry, woodwork, paintings, beadwork, and more. River Walk Artisan Shows are always free to attend! 

More June Highlights 

• Disco Night at the Japanese Tea Garden (June 5, 2026) 

• Puro Conjunto: Border(less) Sound exhibit at UTSA Institute of Texan Cultures (opens June 11, 2026) 

• Brews & Blooms Craft Beer Festival at the Botanical Garden (June 13, 2026)  

• Don Toliver at Frost Bank Center (June 14, 2026)  

• Sesame Street Live at Tobin Center (June 28, 2026)  

July in San Antonio is all about fireworks, outdoor events, and big-name concerts. 
 

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Star-Spangled Nights at Six Flags Fiesta Texas

📍 Six Flags Fiesta Texas 
🗓 July 3-4, 2026

Celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, roller coasters, water rides, and a massive 360 nighttime drone and firework spectacular.

Independence Day at The Alamo 

📍 The Alamo 
🗓 July 4, 2026

Celebrate Independence Day at the Alamo with a variety of demonstrations and programs throughout the day.

Red, White & Bexar Celebration 

📍 Mission County Park 
🗓 July 4, 2026

Expect food trucks, live music, carnival rides, family activities, and a drone + fireworks show celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

Historic Plaza Days 

📍 Main Plaza 
🗓 July 24, 2026

Learn about downtown San Antonio history through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, food trucks, and live music. Come back at nighttime for too see The SAGA, a free light show depicting San Antonio’s history!

Tejano Legacy: Another American Origin Story 

📍 Briscoe Western Art Museum 
🗓 July 24, 2026 - January 18, 2027

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Briscoe will present a bilingual exhibition exploring nearly 400 years of Tejano history, culture and identity and the enduring influence of Tejanos on Texas and the American West.

Big July Shows 

• Grupo Frontera at Frost Bank Center (July 19, 2026)  

• AC/DC at the Alamodome (July 24, 2026)  

• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live at Frost Bank Center (July 26, 2026) 

• Lionel Richie & Earth, Wind & Fire at Frost Bank Center (July 28, 2026) 

August keeps the summer energy going with family fun, late-summer experiences, concerts, and Broadway show to beat the heat. 
 

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Hamilton 

📍 Majestic Theatre 
🗓 July 28 - August 9, 2026

The hit Broadway musical returns to San Antonio for a limited summer run. 

Outdoor Family Film Series 

📍 Mission Marquee Plaza 
🗓 August 1, 2026

Enjoy a free outdoor movie night under the stars. 

Ostra’s “Shuck Like a Chef” 

📍 Ostra Restaurant 
🗓 August 5, 2026

Celebrate National Oyster Day with a hands-on oyster shucking class led by Chef Emilio Baez.

Kameha Con 

📍 Freeman Coliseum 
🗓 August 22–23, 2026

Anime, cosplay, gaming, and pop culture take over San Antonio for a full weekend. 

Big August Shows 

• Steve Earle at Stable Hall (August 11, 2026) 

• Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance at the Tobin Center (August 11, 2026) 

• Freestyle Explosion at Frost Bank Center (August 15, 2026) 

• Benson Boone at Frost Bank Center (August 20, 2026)  

Some of the best summer experiences stick around all season long.

AquaGlow at Sea World San Antonio’s Aquatica 

Select nights June 5 through August 2, 2026 

This nighttime splash party features glowing slides, music, foam zones, and family-friendly after-hours fun.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas & Hurricane Harbor

Summer means roller coasters, water rides, fireworks, and nighttime entertainment. Don’t miss Roller Coaster Rodeo in June and Star-Spangled Nights in July. 

Morgan’s Wonderland & Morgan’s Inspiration Island 

Inclusive family fun continues all summer with splash zones, accessible attractions, and the new WingZ ride debuting for 2026. 

Schlitterbahn Waterpark & Resort 

Just outside San Antonio, Schlitterbahn delivers classic Texas summer fun with river rides, water coasters, Hill Country views, and the new Wasserbahn Racers slide.

Zoorassic Park at San Antonio Zoo 

May 30 through September 7, 2026

Dinosaurs take over the zoo with animatronic prehistoric creatures and interactive experiences. 

Dinosaurs in Motion at The DoSeum 

May 23 through September 7, 2026

Explore life-sized moving dinosaur sculptures made from recycled materials.