In the heat of summer, Wichita has some cool events for the whole family, even if you’re on a budget. Our attractions are always affordable, but this summer Kansas residents with K-12 students can enjoy free admission at 20 Wichita attractions from July 12 through August 3 as part of the 2025 Sunflower Summer program.

Below you’ll find a variety of things to do in Wichita in July. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Independence Day during the annual Red, White & Boom at Century II or experience the Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews at Park City Arena, you’ll find an assortment of activities to keep you busy in July.  

Concerts & Live Music 

• July 3 – Bradley Fair Summer Concert Series at Bradley Fair
• July 8 – Hindley Street Country Club at The Cotillion
• July 10 – Wade Bowen at WAVE
• July 11 &18 – Eberly Farm Summer Concert Series at Eberly Farm
• July 12 – Rusko at WAVE
• July 12 – The Banned at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
• July 12 – David Holland Band at Wichita Union Stockyards
• July 13 – 311 Unity Tour 2025 at WAVE
• July 18 – Augustana at WAVE
• July 18 – Emo Night with Yahya Aura at GROW Plant Bar
• July 19 – Steel Scarecrow at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
• July 21 – Descendents at TempleLive Wichita
• July 25 – Kody West at WAVE
• July 26 – Yelawolf at The Cotillion
• July 27 – Sanguisugabogg at TempleLive Wichita
• July 29 – Creed - Summer of '99 Tour at INTRUST Bank Arena
• July 31 – Aaron Lewis and the Stateliners at Capitol Federal Amphitheater

Find more local live music and big concerts coming to Wichita in the coming months. 

Arts & Culture 

• July 1 – Culinary Arts: Quick Asian Fix at Mark Arts
• July 11 – RiverFlix at Exploration Place
• July 12 – Art Together: A Leap of Courage at Mark Arts
• July 17 – "Tommy Boy" Film Screening at Century II
• July 19 – Planty Drag BINGO at GROW Plant Bar
• JJuly 22 – Culinary Arts: Sexy Sauces at Mark Arts
• July 31 – Roots in Reason at Botanica Wichita
• Every Saturday – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town
• Every Saturday – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
• Ongoing through July 30 – Glass in Flight 2 at Botanica Wichita

Performing Arts

• July 9-Aug. 9 – "The Play That Goes Wrong" at Roxy's Downtown
• July 11, 12, 18 & 19 – "Bullets for Broadway" at Prairie Pines
• July 10-13 – Music Theatre Wichita Presents "Crazy For You" at Century II
• July 24-27 – "Into the Woods" at Wichita Children's Theatre & Dance Center
• July 31 – Music Theatre Wichita Presents "Disney's Newsies" at Century II
• Ongoing through July 12 – "Saved by The Bellhop" at Mosley Street Melodrama

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Sports & Recreation

• Every Saturday – Riverside Yoga at Exploration Place
• Every Friday – Adult Skate Night at Carousel Skate Center
• July 4-6 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park
• July 6 – All American 4 & 8 Mile Race at South Botanica Parking Lot
• July 8-13 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. San Antonio Missions at Equity Bank Park
• July 12 – Wicked City Roller Derby vs. South Central Roller Girls at The Cotillion
• July 18-22 – The Basketball Tournament (TBT) at Charles Koch Arena
• July 19-20 – 2nd Annual Couples Two-Day Tournament at Auburn Hills Golf Course
• July 22-27 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Frisco RoughRiders at Equity Bank Park
• July 23-27 – Midwest Plains Regional Tournament at Genesis Sports Complex
• July 24 – Aug. 2 – NBC World Series at Eck Stadium at Wichita State University
• July 26-27 – Baseball 'Round the Clock at Eck Stadium - Wichita State University

More Fun

• Ongoing through Aug. 10 – Summer Experiences for Kids at GROW Plant Bar
• Ongoing through Sept. 14 – Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience at Exploration Place
• Ongoing through Sept. 17 – The Game Yard at Exploration Place
• July 1-29 – Twilight Tuesdays at the Zoo at Sedgwick County Zoo
• July 8 & 22 – Storytime in the Park at Naftzger Park
• July 11 – Dude Perfect at INTRUST Bank Arena
• July 11 – Hot Girl Summer at GROW Plant Bar
• July 12 & 26 – Supercross at Wichita Jeeps Motorcycle Club Inc.
• July 19 – Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
• July 19 – 32nd Annual South Kansas Mustang Club Mustang & All Ford Show at Sedgwick County Park
• July 19-20 – Wichita Flea Market at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
• July 20 – City/County Birthday Ice Cream Social at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• July 26 – Night of Treasures: Folklore at Museum of World Treasures
• July 26-27 – Wichita Bridal Expo at Century II

For the latest list of events and experiences, check out the Visit Wichita calendar of events and sign up for our free e-newsletter to stay in the know of exciting events, festivals and happenings in the Heart of the Country.