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.
Festival Highlights
Whitaker Music Festival
May to July 2025
The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music. 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.
Blues at the Arch
August 2025
Blues at the Arch will keep you in the groove until the end of summer. Hosted by the Gateway Arch Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service, 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.
Taste of St. Louis
August 2 - 4, 2025
Taste of St. Louis offers a flavor-filled weekend for foodies, friends, and families alike. Held at Ballpark Village, the festival boasts more than 30 local eateries, and eventgoers can order everything from snack-size samples to complete entrées. Taste of St. Louis also features culinary exhibits, local merchandise vendors, and live music.
Festival of Nations
August 23 - 24, 2025
The beauty of St. Louis lies in the diversity of its people. At Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park, we celebrate the myriad cultures that make up the Gateway City, honoring each other’s individuality, rejoicing in our differences, and cultivating a more prosperous region for all. Bringing an energy that you can’t find anywhere else, Festival of Nations, produced by the International Institute of St. Louis, is the region’s largest multicultural event of the year, representing more than 75 nations. Here, you can ignite your senses with cuisines from around the world, dance to music spanning genres, shop international and local arts and goods, and do it all with purpose.
