Your July at Backyard Social: Live Music, World Cup, Movie Nights & More

Fort Myers, FL | July 2026

Summer doesn’t slow down at Backyard Social — it levels up. This July, we’re bringing you wall-to-wall World Cup watch parties, live music on the lawn every single week, a four-film outdoor movie series, themed nights, ticketed shows, Yappy Hour, and more. Whether you’re rolling in for the first game of the month or making us your every-weekend spot all summer long, here’s everything happening in July.

⚽ World Cup Season Is Here — And We’re Showing Every Game

That’s right. We will be showing all World Cup games at Backyard Social this July. From group stage drama to the quarterfinals, semifinals, third-place match, and the Final itself — you won’t miss a single moment. Grab your crew, claim your spot, and cheer on your team the right way: cold drinks in hand, big screen in front of you, and good energy all around.

Key World Cup dates to mark:

• July 1 — USA vs. Bosnia, 8PM (Bingo at 7PM beforehand)
• July 9 & 10 — World Cup Quarterfinals
• July 14 & 15 — World Cup Semifinals
• July 18 — World Cup 3rd Place Match, 5PM
• July 19 — World Cup Final, 3PM 🏆

🎵 Live Music 

July 2 — Eddie Z, 6PM Kick off your long Fourth of July weekend with Eddie Z’s smooth sounds and good vibes.

July 9 — No Wrong Turn Acoustic Duo, 7PM A perfect Thursday night. Laid-back, soulful, and exactly what you need mid-week.

July 10 — The Yabo Brothers, 6PM Always a crowd pleaser. The Yabo Brothers bring the energy every time they hit our stage.

July 16 — Bayfront View, 6PM + DJ Peak Flow, 9:30PM Start the night with live music, stay for the DJ set. Thursday just became your new favorite night out.

July 17 — Ben Allen Band (Ticketed Event), 7PM One of our most anticipated shows of the summer. Ben Allen puts on a performance that sells itself — which is exactly why tickets are required and seating is limited. First come, first served on lawn chairs. Don’t wait on this one. Grab your tickets now via our Linktree.

July 18 — Baila in the Backyard: Latin Night, 8PM Following the World Cup 3rd Place match, we’re turning up the heat with a full-on Latin night. Dance, drink, and celebrate.

July 23 — No Wrong Turn Acoustic Duo, 6PM

July 24 — 13 South, 6PM

July 25 — Rock Republic, 6PM + Country Night, 10PM A double-header Saturday. Start with Rock Republic, stay for country vibes deep into the night.

July 30 — Eddie Z, 6PM

July 31 — The Yabo Brothers + Ries Brothers (Ticketed Event), 6PM We’re closing out July with a big one. Two acts, one night, limited tickets. Check our Linktree to secure your spot.

🎬 Wednesday Movie Nights on the Lawn

Every Wednesday in July, we’re turning the lawn into your favorite outdoor theater. Bring a blanket, grab a drink from the bar, and settle in for a classic under the stars. Bingo kicks things off at 7PM before each screening — so come early and get lucky.

• July 8 — Moana
• July 15 — The Parent Trap
• July 22 — The Goonies
• July 29 — The Sandlot

Four Wednesdays. Four classics. Zero reason to stay home.

🐾 Yappy Hour Is Back — Teacup Edition

Saturday, July 11 | 11AM

Our beloved Yappy Hour returns this month with a Teacup Meetup — and yes, the tiny dogs are just as adorable as you’re imagining. Bring your pup (or just come to admire everyone else’s), enjoy the outdoor space, and sip something cold while the little ones steal the show. Stay tuned for upcoming breed themes throughout the rest of the summer.

🎉 More to Love This July

Titos & Trivia — Every Tuesday, 7PM Test your knowledge, battle your friends, and earn your bragging rights. Weekly trivia with Tito’s cocktails is the kind of Tuesday tradition you didn’t know you needed.

Love Island Watch Parties — Sundays & Mondays, 9PM Gather the group and catch all the drama live — or as live as TV gets. Running throughout the month on Sunday and Monday nights.

Throwback 90s Night — Saturday, July 11, 10PM Right after Yappy Hour wraps up, we’re throwing it back. Dust off the nostalgia, the 90s playlist runs all night.

Emo Night — Thursday, July 16, 6PM We see you, emo kids — grown up but never over it. Emo Night is here and it’s going to hit hard.

Baila in the Backyard — Saturday, July 18, 8PM Post-World Cup energy meets Latin Night. Enough said.

Plan Your Visit

📍 16371 Corporate Commerce Way, Fort Myers, FL 🎟️ Tickets for Ben Allen, Ries Brothers, and other select events available on our Linktree

Whether you’re coming for one night or making July your whole personality, we’ll see you in the backyard.

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