Upcoming Events Around St. Louis
Festival of Nations
Festival of Nations is St. Louis’ largest multicultural celebration, bringing together food, drinks, music, dance, arts, and goods from more than 75 nations, creating a welcoming sense of community that radiates throughout the fun-filled weekend.
Saint Louis Art Fair
Consistently acknowledged as one of the nation’s top art fairs, the Saint Louis Art Fair hosts hundreds of visual artists and a wide variety of musical performances. Free to enter, the fair faithfully attracts repeat visitors every year, which speaks to the high quality art, food, music, and people.
Flyover Comedy Festival
This four-day comedy festival features over 150 comedians in stand-up, improv, sketch, and variety shows, spotlighting both national stars and local talent.
Inside STL’s Arts & Culture Scene
Can’t-Miss Festivals, Art Fairs, and More Lighting Up St. Louis
Why spring for expensive tickets to a Broadway performance in NYC or pay a hefty entry fee to a museum? In St. Louis, the art scene is alive, thriving, and surprisingly accessible (often low cost or even free). Add in the backdrop of STL's standout arts districts and...
Forbes Spotlights St. Louis as “A Nice Little Secret”
If you are reading this, you may already know St. Louis as more than just a nice little secret. Forbes refers to STL as an “underappreciated” city, tracing back through STL's rich history that formed it into the glorious, bustling city it is today. Our personal...
People Magazine Lists Local St. Louis Festival ‘Music at the Intersection’ as a Top Music Festival in U.S.
People Magazine announced the top music festivals in the U.S. throughout the summer of 2024, and St. Louis is on the list. Music at the Intersection is listed alongside some of the biggest festivals in music, such as Coachella and Bonnaroo (as it should be). Music...
Other Festivals to Catch
Art Outside Festival
Sept. 5-7
The annual Art Outside Festival at Schlafly Bottleworks in historic Maplewood features just what you need: art and beer. Stroll through booths from 60+ local artists of different mediums, sip ice-cold craft beer, and enjoy live music at this laid-back, family-friendly event.
Grove Fest
Oct. 4
This annual festival transforms Manchester Avenue into a lively, bustling venue for a free, one-day extravaganza. Enjoy live music, street performers, local merchants, and a mouthwatering food village featuring flavors from The Grove’s own restaurants.
Artica Festival
Oct. 4-5
This free annual riverfront festival celebrates St. Louis history with unconventional, interactive art that pushes creative boundaries and sparks imagination.
Print Bazaar on Cherokee Street
Dec. 7
Scattered up and down this iconic St. Louis street is one of the largest print sales in the Midwest, featuring work from local and regional artists.
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