Upcoming Events Around St. Louis
MATI: Music at the Intersection Festival & Conference
MATI isn’t just another music festival. This uniquely STL gathering features 100+ performances and presentation across 15 stages and venues in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District, including Common and Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul and Branford Marsalis.
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.
Evolution Music Festival
The Evolution Festival merges iconic touring performers with incredible local act, all set in St. Louis’ crown jewel 1,300-acre green space – beautiful Forest Park. The 2025 lineup features artists like Lenny Kravitz, Sublime, Sam Fender, Public Enemy, Father John Misty, TLC, and Marcus King Band.
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
Blues at the Arch
Aug. 8-10
With a glorious backdrop of the historic Gateway Arch, this free, popular end-of-summer celebration pays tribute to the history of the blues in St. Louis and highlights the talents of national and local artists.
STL Fringe Fest
Aug. 11-17
Described as original and uncensored, this six-day festival showcases a diverse range of theater, dance, music, and more from independent artists.
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.
Flyover Comedy Festival
Oct. 16-19
This four-day comedy festival features over 150 comedians in stand-up, improv, sketch, and variety shows, spotlighting both national stars and local talent.
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