July offers a variety of interesting and exciting events for families to experience in and around the Triad. Here are some of the top offerings:
Santana & The Doobie Brothers: Oneness Tour 2026
Truliant Amphitheater, Charlotte
July 8, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $58
Santana and the Doobie Brothers, both Grammy winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees, bring together two of classic rock’s most beloved acts. Santana’s high-energy hits span five decades; the Doobie Brothers bring a rich legacy of roots-based, guitar-driven rock and roll.
Air Supply: A Matter of Time
Steven Tanger Center, Greensboro
July 10, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $58
Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock – beloved by millions of fans across the planet – have been honing their musical skills for nearly half a century. They will unleash their rock energy from the ‘80s.
The Music of Merle Haggard and George Jones
The Reeves Theater, Elkin
July 10, 8 p.m.
Tickets start at $25
Join a group of Reeves regulars – Eli Billings, Taylor Vaden, Melissa Money, Duane Smith, Silas Coley and Josh Casstevens – as they pay tribute to the music of Merle Haggard and George Jones.
Shear Madness: America’s Favorite Whodunit Murder Mystery!
Theatre Alliance, Winston-Salem
July 10-12, 16-19, 23-26, various times
Tickets start at $23
This is a unique theatrical experience that transforms the classic whodunit into an interactive comedy. You’ll sleuth with your fellow audience members, ensuring an electric combination of humor, suspense and surprising insights.
The Krüger Brothers
Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va.
July 11, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $35
The Krüger Brothers first appeared at Merlefest in 1997. Their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music.
Körner’s Folly Flower Show
Kernersville
July 18-19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., noon to 4 p.m.
Timed entry tickets, $30
Step into the world of color and fragrance during the 4th annual flower show. Beautiful arrangements created by local florists, garden enthusiasts and community members are spread throughout the house.
In Pieces: a new musical
Theatre Alliance, Winston-Salem
July 18-19 and July 25, various times
Tickets start at $15
Each performance paints a vivid tapestry, weaving psychology, art and a touch of magic. The scripted acts gently guide the audience through a spectrum of emotions.
Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long Tour
First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro
July 18, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $61
Lionel Richie, a legendary singer, songwriter and producer, joins Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the best-selling bands of all time, on a North American tour.
Journey Tribute: Trial By Fire, 1996 Tour That Never Happened
Carolina Theatre, Greensboro
July 17, 7 p.m.
Tickets $43
Experience the Journey tour that never was. In 1996, Journey reunited with legendary frontman Steve Perry and released Trial By Fire. Plans for a worldwide tour were cut short when Perry suffered a devastating injury.
Something Rotten!
Yadkin Cultural Arts Center
July 23-26, various times
Tickets $25
Set in the 1590s, two brothers are desperate to write a hit play, but they are stuck in the shadow of Shakespeare. Then they discover that the future of theater may involve singing, dancing and acting at the same time.
Scythian
Blue Ridge Music Center, Galax, Va., milepost 213
July 25, 7 p.m.
Tickets start at $35
Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with energy and technical prowess.
Terra: Landscapes by North Carolina Artists
GreenHill Center for NC Art, Greensboro
July 25-Nov. 7, various hours
Free
Thirty artists from across the state explore the concept of public lands – parks, greenways, nature preserves and coastlines. Their works invite viewers to deepen their relationships with these wild spaces.
