Upcoming Events Around St. Louis
Historic Shaw Art Fair
Now in its 33rd year, this beloved fall art fair transforms the season with over 100 artists showcasing glass, sculpture, painting, and more.
Artica Festival
This free annual riverfront festival blends St. Louis history with bold, interactive art that sparks imagination. This year’s theme, Unity of the Dot, invites visitors to reflect on harmony, empathy, and connection as we celebrate creativity together.
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
Frizz Fest
Sept. 20
This free, family-friendly festival uplifts and empowers the Black community through beauty, arts, culture, and creative expression.
Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival
Sept. 19-21
Discover the vibrant culture of the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival with live Latin bands, traditional folkloric dance, authentic Latin American food, and more.
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.
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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