Turn up the speakers. The sounds of summer are bringing a new kind of heat to St. Louis.
During the summer, the region buzzes with activity. From Shakespeare in the Park to Celebrate Saint Louis and the Festival of Nations to the Saint Louis Art Fair, there’s never a dull moment, but right now, we’re dialed into the major musical events happening throughout the area.
With a new rendition of Music at the Intersection, a spectacular Broadway season at The Muny, blues by the Gateway Arch and more, melomaniacs will get their fill of great music this year.
For a complete list of concerts coming to town, check our events calendar. You can also explore all our music venues, from the intimate to the monumental, in our Sounds of St. Louis guide.
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May
Coffee Concert Series
Select dates until December 29
The Coffee Concert Series at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center takes audiences on a journey through the Great American Songbook. In the intimate musical rendezvous, every note is a sip of nostalgia, every chord a taste of elegance. Savor cups of your favorite brew as you enjoy enchanting performances by Anita Jackson, Robert Nelson, Charles Glenn and Dawn Weber, among other artists, throughout the summer.
Monty Python’s Spamalot
May 5 to 17
See the show that set Broadway back 1,000 years! Spamalot – lovingly ripped off from Monty Python and the Holy Grail – has everything that makes a great knight at the theater, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery and, of course, the Lady of the Lake. “It’s unfair to make me laugh this much!” Peter Marks of The Washington Post exclaims. “Spamalot is a tightly packed clown car speeding to musical theater nirvana!”
Ella Langley
May 8
Whether you’ve been listening to her music for weeks or years, this is your chance to be part of something special. Ella Langley brings The Dandelion Tour to Chaifetz Arena on May 8, delivering a night of heart, grit and raw storytelling. Blending country soul with a modern edge, she crafts songs that feel both intimate and electrifying. Catch the wind and follow the magic to St. Louis – this is a concert you won’t want to miss.
Blues Cruise
Select dates from May 14 to November 12
St. Louis. The Mississippi River. Blues music. Do you see where we’re going with this? Aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch, you can sway with the region’s best blues artists – think Soulard Blues Band, Skeet Rodgers and Billy Peek. This lively cruise will have you feeling the rhythm long after you’ve returned to shore.
Pointfest
May 16
Staind, Blue October, Mammoth, Highly Suspect, From Ashes to New, Magnolia Park and Return to Dust – these artists and more will play during Pointfest at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis.
MJ
May 19 to 24
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to St. Louis as MJ, the Tony Award-winning musical centered on the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, MJ goes beyond the singular moves and signature sound of the star, offering a rare look at the creative mind and collaborative spirit that catapulted Michael Jackson to legendary status. MJ is startin’ somethin’ at The Fabulous Fox this May.
Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Festival Season
May 23 to June 28
Offering its signature mix of beloved classical operas and bold contemporary works, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will present its 51st festival season from May 23 to June 28. Through the talents of hundreds of local, national and international artists, audiences will experience the magic of innovative storytelling as they travel between fantasy and reality, comedy and tragedy, love and revenge. The 2026 festival season includes The Pirates of Penzance (May 23 to June 27), The Light in the Piazza (May 30 to June 28), A Streetcar Named Desire (June 7 to 26) and Romeo and Juliet (June 13 to 27). All operas will be sung in English and accompanied by the Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
Whitaker Music Festival
May 27 to July 29
The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music, and on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual Whitaker Music Festival. To date, more than one million people have participated in the cherished St. Louis tradition, which promotes common heritage, celebrates diversity and encourages vitality within the community. Visitors can bring their own picnics, and food, beer, wine and sno-cones will be available for purchase.
Route 66 Rewind with the Doo-Wop Project
May 30
Buckle up for a feel-good celebration of the Route 66 centennial. On this road trip through America’s musical past, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is your guide. Blending rich harmonies with vintage soul, the journey traces the evolution of doo-wop, featuring favorites such as “Tears of a Clown,” “Sherry” and “Walk Like a Man,” alongside “doo-wopified” renditions of modern hits.
June
Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival
June 5 to 7
In the country’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA), history meets rhythm. Beginning with the soft pop of a cork and the brassy timbre of a trumpet, the Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival is an exciting tribute to the Missouri Rhineland spirit. On the leafy bluffs of the river valley, among the sun-drenched vineyards and independently owned storefronts of the quaint town, visitors can experience sophisticated, soulful sounds over bottles of Vignoles, Norton and other regional grapes.
Missouri Chamber Music Festival
June 10 to 21
Exploring the deep connection between poetry and music, where line and lyric intertwine, the Missouri Chamber Music Festival will present four concerts at The Sheldon Concert Hall this June. Featuring works by Judith Weir and Augusta Read Thomas, the festival’s 16th season draws inspiration from the poetry of Emily Dickinson, illuminating themes of nature, inner life, immortality and the enduring power of words. The festival’s commitment to expanding artistic voices continues with a new commission by David Werfelman, further amplifying diverse perspectives in chamber music.
The Muny
June 15 to August 23
For more than 105 years, The Muny has filled Forest Park with the sounds of Broadway. Open from June through August, the outdoor theater attracts out-of-town professionals as well as local talent for memorable musicals beginning with As You Like It, the very first production ever mounted at what would become The Muny. For its 108th season, The Muny will delight audiences with Hairspray (June 15 to 21), Shrek The Musical (June 25 to July 2), South Pacific (July 6 to 12), Newsies The Musical (July 16 to 22), Ain’t Too Proud (July 27 to Aug. 2), Meet Me in St. Louis (Aug. 6 to 13) and Something Rotten (Aug. 17 to 23). Attending a performance at The Muny with family and friends is a staple of St. Louis summers. The shows are enchanting, electrifying and empowering, and every night, there are free seats available on a first-come first-served basis, so everyone can experience the magic of live theater.
Soul of a People
June 19
Honoring Black Music Month, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the extraordinary legacy of Black artists whose music has shaped generations – from Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross and Whitney Houston to Bill Withers, Lionel Richie and Stevie Wonder. Conducted by Kevin McBeth, the vibrant program will feature powerhouse vocalists LaKisha Jones (American Idol) and Ryan Shaw (America’s Got Talent) alongside the IN UNISON Chorus for an evening of soul, gospel, pop and R&B classics. Together, these remarkable voices bring new symphonic life to songs that have inspired audiences for decades.
Beethoven x Coldplay
June 26
Classical genius meets pop brilliance in this concert at Powell Hall. Composer-conductor Steve Hackman will transform Beethoven’s Eroica into a sweeping oratorio, interweaving Coldplay’s greatest hits – think “Yellow,” “Viva la Vida” and “The Scientist” – with the emotional third symphony. Performed by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed guest vocalists, this powerful concert reimagines Beethoven’s struggles and triumphs through the lens of 21st-century rock. Don’t miss the boundary-breaking performance that proves great music transcends time.
July
Celebrate Saint Louis
July 3 and 4
Concerts, parades and fireworks galore – Celebrate St. Louis is the ultimate way to spend America’s 250th birthday. Engaging, serving and celebrating the region through diverse, impactful and entertaining experiences, the Fourth of July event will take place in downtown St. Louis.
Jon Batiste
July 16
Kicking off Music at the Intersection, Jon Batiste will perform live at The Fabulous Fox on July 16. Renowned for his genre-defying approach to music and his commitment to inclusivity and cultural exploration, Batiste’s latest studio album, Big Money, is rooted in American traditions spanning gospel, soul, blues, folk and rock ‘n’ roll. Tickets for this concert are in high demand – get yours today!
Music at the Intersection
July 17 to 19
Music and heritage meet at this festival in the Grand Center Arts District. Every rendition of Music at the Intersection, a civic-led effort presented by the Kranzberg Arts Foundation, encompasses multiple stages throughout the neighborhood. St. Louis-based musicians as well as national acts spanning musical genres, including blues, jazz, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll and hip-hop, come together in this celebration of St. Louis’ musical, cultural and artistic legacy.
The R&B Tour
July 21
Global R&B icons Usher and Chris Brown are set to ignite The Dome at America’s Center on July 21. Uniting two of the genre’s defining hitmakers, The R&B Tour follows on the heels of record-breaking accomplishments for both artists. We’ll see you there!
Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour
July 27
He can be everything you’ve ever dreamed – ooh, Benson Boone will bring his back tucks and musical magic to Enterprise Center this summer. Once labeled a one-hit wonder, Boone proved critics wrong by selling out all 29 dates of his 2025 American Heart Tour in just nine seconds! Now, he’s keeping that momentum going with a massive spectacle in St. Louis.
August
Blues at the Arch
August 14 to 16
Blues at the Arch will keep you in the groove until the end of summer. Hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, Blues at the Arch pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and showcases the talents of local and national artists. Held at Gateway Arch National Park, the free music festival is the only one of its kind to take place on national park grounds.
Guns N’ Roses
August 16
After a sprawling 2025 tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, the powerhouse rock icons are making their way to Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Embedded in popular culture, the band’s legendary three-hour-plus concerts encompass sought-after fan favorites as well as dusted-off gems from their back catalog, leaving ardent audiences in awe.
Outlaw Music Festival
August 18
2026 marks 11 years of unforgettable performances at the Outlaw Music Festival. Since its inception in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the music festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, evolving into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises. Led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, the tour unites music legends with today’s superstars in a celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. When the Outlaw Music Festival comes to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, it will feature Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers and Lukas Nelson, among other artists.
September
AC/DC: Power Up Tour
September 8
St. Louis is set to roar. The Dome at America’s Center will host AC/DC on Sept. 8 as part of the next leg of the Power Up Tour, delivering one of the most electrifying nights in rock to downtown St. Louis. Fans can expect a thunderous set packed with iconic hits, blistering guitar riffs and nonstop high-voltage energy for a night they won’t soon forget.
Confluence Music Festival
September 11 to 13
The 80,000-plus fans projected to attend the NASCAR races at World Wide Technology Raceway, will be entertained at every turn. Adding energy to the oval, the Confluence Music Festival will showcase innovation, talent and live entertainment. Over the weekend, the festival will feature approximately 30 local, regional and national acts. Tickets include access to mouthwatering food and beverage vendors, interactive entertainment displays, a STEAM education showcase, display cars, interviews with local sports legends and a seat for the race.
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra Forest Park Concert
September 16
At this annual concert in Forest Park, you can experience the sounds of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra under the stars. Find a spot on Art Hill, sit back and enjoy the music, from classical tunes to modern scores. The event also includes fare from local food trucks for purchase and a stunning firework show.
Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival
September 19
More than 20 years ago, a small but passionate group of neighbors organized the first Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival simply because they wanted to throw a great party in their historic downtown. Today, the award-winning festival is one of the most family-friendly music festivals in the world. Offering nonstop jazz and blues on two stages, the free event showcases St. Louis’ most talented performers – plus, irresistible area restaurants and unique small businesses. Street entertainers also amuse spectators with balloons, juggling and face-painting. Everyone is invited to the party, where people from one to 100 get on their feet and shake their groove thing in the streets!
As you plan your next vacation, let our list of summer concerts in St. Louis be your guide.
