9 Mile Garden, Affton
For great food and live music, head to 9 Mile Garden, a food truck garden located in Affton. Visit the 9 Mile Garden website for a lineup of live music and other free events.
Town & Country Concert Series, Town & Country Town Square
Listen to music and grab a bite to eat at the Town & Country Concert Series in Town Square. The series kicks off with a free performance by Hollywood 5 from 6-8 p.m. April 19, followed by concerts May 17, June 21 and Aug. 23. Visit the Town & Country website for the times and performers for future concerts closer to the event dates.
History in Harmony, Historic St. Charles
Take a stroll through Historic St. Charles as guest musicians play on Main Street on select dates, April 21-June 30.
Sunset on the Riverfront, Washington
Visit Washington's Rennick Riverfront Park on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5-8 p.m., April through September, for Sunset on the Riverfront.
Twilight Thursdays Concert Series, Missouri History Museum
History rocks Thursdays in May during the Missouri History Museum's free Twilight Thursdays Concert Series May 2, May 9, May 16 and May 23, 6-8 p.m.
Parties in the Park, Downtown Clayton
Visit downtown Clayton (North Brentwood between Forsyth and Maryland Avenue) for music and food trucks during Parties in the Park, which are held from 5-7:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month, May-September. Note that outside food and drinks are not allowed. Dates for this year's series are May 8, June 12, July 10, Aug. 14 and Sept. 11.
Beale Street Concert Series, Streets of St. Charles
Streets of St. Charles will offer a free Beale Street Concert Series. Visit the Streets of St. Charles website and follow Streets of St. Charles on Facebook for more information about this year's concert lineup, coming later this spring.
Music on Main, Historic St. Charles
Bring a lawn chair and catch a free concert on the third Wednesday of the month, May through September, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the 100-200 blocks of North Main Street in St. Charles during the Music on Main concert series. Food and drink are available for purchase.
Summer Concert & Food Truck Rally, Dardenne Prairie's City Hall Park
The City of Dardenne will host a Summer Concert & Food Truck Rally in City Hall Park May 17, June 21, July 19, Aug. 16 and Sept. 28 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Note that the September event coincides with the city's Prairie Day event, and will be followed by fireworks.
Ferguson Summer Concert Series, Plaza at 501
Spend your summer nights at Plaza at 501 (located 501 S. Florissant Rd. in Ferguson) for the Summer Concert Series. Watch the City of Ferguson website for more information about the 2024 series, coming soon.
Music on Main, Wildwood City Hall
Dance the night away at the free Music on Main concert series at Wildwood City Hall. Performances are scheduled for May 17, June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16, 6:45-9:15 p.m. Visit the Wildwood Community Calendar for more information.
Sunset Fridays and Saturdays, 370 Lakeside Park
Kick off the weekend with St. Peters' Sunset Fridays and Sunset Saturdays concert series, which returns to 370 Lakeside Park on select dates May 17-Sept. 21. Friday performances begin at 6:30 p.m.; Saturday performance times vary.
Grafton's Music in the Park
Roll out a blanket and listen to music in The Grove Memorial Park in Grafton, Illinois, every Thursday, May 23-Aug. 29, during Grafton's Music in the Park series.
Summer Concert Series, Lake Saint Louis
Hear country, rock, alternative and more at the free Summer Concert Series in Lake Saint Louis. Concerts will be held at Windjammer Point and the Boulevard Park Amphitheater on select dates, May 25-Sept. 14.
O'Fallon Jammin', Civic Park
Enjoy some funky beats at O'Fallon Jammin' at the Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park Tuesday evenings, May 28-Aug. 6, 6:30-9 p.m. This year's lineup includes country jams, party hits and more.
Whitaker Music Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden
Listen to music surrounded by the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Garden during the Whitaker Music Festival, which returns to the garden Wednesday nights May 29-July 31. Free admission begins at 5 p.m., and music begins at 7 p.m.
Music Mondays at Citygarden
Listen to free performances in Citygarden on Monday afternoons from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., June 3-July 29, as well as Aug. 19 and Sept. 2. Music Mondays will kick off with a special show by DJ Nune May 27 from 11 a.m.-12:30.
Summer Concert Series, Bluebird Park
Local performers will take the stage at the amphitheater in Bluebird Park for Ellisville's Summer Concert Series on Thursdays, June 6-Aug. 8. The free concerts begin at 7 p.m. Note that there is no concert July 4.
Concerts at Station Plaza, Kirkwood
Don't miss the free Summer Concerts at Station Plaza in Kirkwood from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday nights in June. Visit the Downtown Kirkwood website for more information.
Summer Concert Series, Schroeder Park
Catch free performances during the Summer Concert Series in Schroeder Park in Manchester June 7, July 4 and Aug. 9. The June 7 performance begins at 7 p.m.; the July 4 and Aug. 9 performances begin at 6 p.m.
Hot Summer Nights, Frenchtown in St. Charles
Head to the 600-900 blocks of N. Second Street in Historic Frenchtown, St. Charles, for Hot Summer Nights on the second Saturday of the month, June through September. The event runs from 6-10 p.m., with music beginning at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.
Des Peres Summer Concert Series, Des Peres Park
Head out to Des Peres Park for the free Des Peres Summer Concert Series June 14, July 12 and Aug. 9 from 7-9:30 p.m. Visit the Des Peres Calendar for more information.
Kirkwood Making Music Concert Series, Kirkwood Park
Enjoy an evening of live music at the amphitheater in Kirkwood Park during the Kirkwood Making Music Concert Series June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24 and Sept. 28. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
Heritage & Freedom Fest, O'Fallon
Celebrate Independence Day with two nights of free music (July 3-4) during the Heritage & Freedom Fest at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex in O'Fallon. Watch the Heritage & Freedom Fest website for this year's entertainers.
Music Under The Stars, Florissant
Spend Saturday nights in July and August at Florissant's St. Ferdinand Park during the Music Under The Stars series. Free concerts start at 6 p.m. Pack a picnic or purchase dinner from a food truck. The City of Florissant will also host a free concert at the James J. Eagen Center at 7:15 p.m. July 4.
Blues at the Arch Festival, North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch Park Foundation, in partnership with the National Blues Museum and the National Park Service, will present this free celebration of the blues Aug. 9-10. The Blues at the Arch Festival will include live performances and more.
Summer concert splurge
Confluence Music Festival
This unique music festival June 1-2 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, combines regional music, chart-topping names and NASCAR. The lineup for this year's Confluence Music Festival includes Ludacris, Riley Green and more. The festival is part of the Enjoy Illinois 300 race. Tickets may be purchased online.
Music at the Intersection, Grand Center Arts District
Head to Grand Center Arts District for a unique celebration of St. Louis' musical, cultural and artistic heritage Sept. 14-15. Music at the Intersection will feature performers in a variety of genres.
Evolution Festival, Forest Park
See top names like The Killers, Beck, Blondie and more at the Evolution Festival Sept. 28-29.
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