Summer concerts in St. Louis hit the right note

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. Sip cups of your favorite brew as you enjoy 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.

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 blues artists – including Soulard Blues Band, Skeet Rodgers and Billy Peek. This cruise will have you feeling the rhythm long after you’re back on 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 artistry of Michael Jackson comes to St. Louis as MJ, the Tony Award-winning musical centered on the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour. Created by director and choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and playwright Lynn Nottage, MJ offers a 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 mix of classical operas and contemporary works, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will present its 51st festival season from May 23 to June 28. Through the talents of local, national and international artists, audiences will experience 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 a 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. More than one million people have participated in the 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.

May 30

Buckle up for a celebration of the Route 66 centennial. On this road trip through America’s musical past, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is your guide. Blending harmonies with soul, this 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, history meets rhythm. Beginning with the pop of a cork and the brassy timbre of a trumpet, the Augusta Wine & Jazz Festival is a tribute to the Missouri Rhineland spirit. On the bluffs of the river valley, among the vineyards and storefronts of the town, visitors can experience sounds over bottles of Vignoles, Norton and other regional grapes.

Missouri Chamber Music Festival

June 10 to 21

Exploring the connection between poetry and music, where line and lyric intertwine, the Missouri Chamber Music Festival will present four concerts at The Sheldon Concert Hall in 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 power of words. The festival’s commitment to expanding artistic voices continues with a new commission by David Werfelman.

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 musicals beginning with As You Like It, the first production ever mounted at what would become The Muny. For its 108th season, The Muny will present 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). Every night, there are free seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Soul of a People

June 19

Honoring Black Music Month on Juneteenth, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will celebrate the 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 program will feature 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.

Beethoven x Coldplay

June 26

Classical and pop meet in this concert at Powell Hall. Composer-conductor Steve Hackman will transform Beethoven’s Eroica into a sweeping oratorio, interweaving Coldplay’s hits – including “Yellow,” “Viva la Vida” and “The Scientist” – with the third symphony. Performed by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and guest vocalists, this concert reimagines Beethoven’s struggles and triumphs through the lens of 21st-century rock.

July

Celebrate Saint Louis

July 3 and 4

Concerts, parades and fireworks – Celebrate St. Louis is a way to spend America’s 250th birthday. 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 at The Fabulous Fox on July 16. Known 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.

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 artists Usher and Chris Brown are set to perform at The Dome at America’s Center on July 21. The R&B Tour follows recent accomplishments for both artists.

Benson Boone: Wanted Man Tour

July 27

Benson Boone will bring his back tucks and music to Enterprise Center this summer. Once labeled a one-hit wonder, Boone sold out all 29 dates of his 2025 American Heart Tour in seconds. Now, he is continuing that momentum with a 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’ 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 2025 tour that saw Guns N’ Roses return to Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Latin America, the rock band is making its way to Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The band’s concerts encompass fan favorites as well as songs from its back catalog.

Outlaw Music Festival

August 18

2026 marks 11 years of performances at the Outlaw Music Festival. Since its inception in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the music festival has become associated with Americana, evolving into one of North America’s touring franchises. Led by Willie Nelson, the tour brings music legends together with today’s artists. When the Outlaw Music Festival comes to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, it will feature Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers and Lukas Nelson, among others.

September

September 8

The Dome at America’s Center will host AC/DC on Sept. 8 as part of the Power Up Tour, bringing a night of rock to downtown St. Louis.

Confluence Music Festival

September 11 to 13

The 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 live entertainment. Over the weekend, the festival will feature local, regional and national acts. Tickets include access to food and beverage vendors, interactive entertainment displays, a STEAM education showcase, display cars, interviews with local sports figures 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 and listen to music, from classical tunes to modern scores. The event also includes food trucks for purchase and a firework show.

September 19

More than 20 years ago, a group of neighbors organized the first Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival because they wanted to throw a party in their historic downtown. Today, the festival is one of the family-friendly music festivals in the region. Offering jazz and blues on two stages, the free event showcases St. Louis performers, restaurants and small businesses. Street entertainers also amuse spectators with balloons, juggling and face painting.