The St. Louis metropolitan area is lively during the summer months, hosting enjoyable outdoor concerts. The weather tends to be warm, making the evenings a perfect time to unwind at various music events. Visitors can bring lawn chairs or blankets along with snacks and drinks to enhance their experience.

Whitaker Music Festival

This annual outdoor concert series is hosted on Wednesday nights during summer (from late May to late July) at the stunning Missouri Botanical Garden. Notable musicians from previous years include Old Souls Revival, Terence Blanchard, Boomtown United, and the Gene Dobbs Bradford Blues Express. Concerts commence at 7 p.m., but early arrivals can explore the garden’s beautiful bloom. Admission is free after 5 p.m., with the last entry at 8:30 p.m.

Children can also enjoy the Children’s Garden, which is open for free from 5 to 7 p.m. during concert evenings.

Ferguson Citywalk Concert Series

Join the excitement of free concerts on the second and fourth Fridays of each month at the outdoor plaza at Ferguson Citywalk from May to September, running from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Local talents like Wildfire, Abbey Road Warriors, and The Decades Band perform, while vendors provide delicious food and drinks throughout the night.

Twilight Tuesdays

Every Tuesday evening from early May to late May, bring a blanket or lawn chair to the north lawn of the Missouri History Museum for music and refreshments. Concerts start at 6 p.m. and last approximately two hours, showcasing a diverse range of music genres such as rock, reggae, and jazz. Alongside fantastic music, attendees can enjoy tasty offerings from the best food trucks in the city.

Maplewood Summer Concerts

Experience free concerts at Ryan Hummert Memorial Park in Maplewood. Local bands perform on the fourth Wednesdays of each month during the summer, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Remember to bring a blanket or lawn chair to fully enjoy these outdoor concerts.

Fair St. Louis

The largest Independence Day celebration in St. Louis features a variety of free music concerts, held at the Arch grounds over three days starting July 4th. Stay updated by checking the fair’s website for information on headlining performances.

Kirkwood Summer Concert Series

Every Thursday evening in June, enjoy free performances by local artists from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Station Plaza across from Kirkwood City Hall, beginning June 6th, 2019.

Carondelet Concerts in the Park

On Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. (5:30 p.m. for August concerts), a diverse lineup of musicians including the Bob Kuban Band and Miss Jubilee perform at the Bandstand in Carondelet Park, starting June 2nd, 2019.

Concerts in Faust Park

Chelsea Park hosts fantastic free concerts on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. from June to mid-August, featuring popular local artists like Bob Kuban and Fanfare. Food trucks will begin serving from 5:30 p.m. to enhance your concert experience.

Gateway Festival Orchestra

The 50-piece Gateway Festival Orchestra performs beloved classical works from the world’s greatest composers on Sunday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at Washington University.

This year, some concerts will be held indoors at the 560 Music Center due to location changes caused by construction. Performances on July 14, 21, and 28 will be particularly noteworthy.

A repeat of the first concert will take place on Thursday, July 18th at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. For more details, check the 2019 Concert Schedule.

Jungle Boogie

The St. Louis Zoo opens its doors late on Fridays from May through August for the Jungle Boogie concerts from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. These events feature lively performances from various local musicians, including Zydeco Crawdaddys and Ticket to the Beatles.

Discounted beverages like beer, wine, cider, and margaritas are available, along with tasty food at the zoo’s dining venues.