Can’t Miss Festivals and Events in the Lou
Discover vibrant food and drink, music, art, and more all year long at one of many signature festivals and events in St. Louis.
Dive into the festivities, then unwind in the comfort of your room, where our top-notch accommodations and prime location ensure an unforgettable stay.
St. Louis Event Highlights
GalaxyCon St. Louis | October 23 - 25
GalaxyCon St. Louis is More Than a Comic-Con! It’s a 3-Day FESTIVAL OF FANDOM with celebrities, artists, writers, voice actors, cosplayers, entertainers, creators, wrestlers, fan groups, panelists, and PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
St. Louis International Film Festival | November 5 - 15
SLIFF is a global film festival that invites audiences to see the world through film. We believe that encountering other cultures on screen helps us understand our own. Our programs present exceptional international films and explore themes of identity, race, and lived experience — bringing works to St. Louis that might never be seen here otherwise.
Flyover Comedy Festival | November 11 - 15
150+ comedians, 12 stages, 4 days. Flyover Comedy Festival takes over St. Louis with stand-up, improv, sketch, and variety—50+ shows and parties featuring national headliners, regional standouts, and rising locals. It’s a showcase of today’s best in comedy and proof that “flyover country” brings the funny.
Winterfest | Gateway Arch Park Foundation | November 21 - January 3
Winterfest, presented by Bank of America and World Wide Technology is bringing back all the fan favorites, including ice skating, s'mores stations and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This seven-week winter celebration will also showcase exciting events including kids-skate-free Fridays, visits from princesses and superheroes, and a family friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular.