Fun Events in St. Louis This Summer 2025

Summer in St. Louis is packed with events that showcase the city’s culture, creativity, and community spirit. From outdoor musicals and fireworks under the Arch to nighttime bike rides and international festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re a longtime local or new to the area, these standout events are perfect for making the most of the season.

The Muny | June 16 – August 24, 2025

Set in the heart of Forest Park, The Muny is a St. Louis tradition and the country’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre. Its 107th season brings a lineup of beloved productions:

• Bring It On: The Musical from June 16 – June 22
• Come From Away from June 26 – July 2
• Disney’s Frozen from Jul 6 – Jul 14
• Evita from Jul 18 – Jul 24
• Dear Evan Hansen from Jul 28 – Aug 3
• La Cage aux Folles from Aug 8 – Aug 14
• Jersey Boys from Aug 18 – Aug 24

Tickets are on sale now, and the last nine rows are always free on a first-come, first-served basis. Whether it’s your first visit or part of an annual summer tradition, experiencing a show at The Muny is a memorable way to enjoy live theatre under the stars.

Outlaw Music Festival | June 28, 2025

Now in its 10th year, the Outlaw Music Festival has grown from a single show in Scranton, PA, into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises. Known for its authentic Americana spirit, the festival continues to draw fans of all ages.

The 2025 tour will stop at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis on June 28. It features 23 artists, and standout performers include:

• Willie Nelson & Family
• Bob Dylan
• Billy Strings
• Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
• Sheryl Crow

This milestone year promises to be the biggest yet, with 35 stops across 22 states.

Celebrate Saint Louis | July 3 – July 4, 2025

Celebrate Saint Louis returns for its 43rd year at the Gateway Arch. The event, previously known as Fair St. Louis, is a longstanding Fourth of July tradition.

It features live performances, family-friendly attractions, delicious food, and lively music and wraps up with a spectacular fireworks display, making it the ultimate summer celebration for all ages.

Let Them Eat Art | July 11, 2025

Let Them Eat Art is a celebration of the arts and a whimsical tribute to Bastille Day. Enjoy live art demonstrations, musical performances, and kids’ activities, plus food and drink from Maplewood restaurants.

There will also be plenty of shopping, with Maplewood retailers having extended hours and special event-only promotions.

Blues at the Arch | August 8 – 10, 2025

Three days of live music, local flavors, and family fun return to Gateway Arch National Park as the Blues at the Arch Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. This free event, jam-packed with performances from local and national blues legends, has fireworks, delicious food, and more.

Blues at the Arch pays tribute to St. Louis’ storied blues history and is the only music festival of its kind to take place on national park grounds. Tens of thousands attend each year to enjoy live music in the heart of downtown and support dozens of local businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs.

Moonlight Ramble | August 9, 2025

One of St. Louis’ most unique cycling traditions is back. Moonlight Ramble, known as the World’s Original Nighttime Bike Ride, is held at night near the full moon in August. The event attracts thousands of bike riders each year.

You’ll experience a leisurely bike ride through the closed streets of St. Louis, a street festival with entertainment, food and drink vendors, a commemorative glow-in-the-dark T-shirt, and an after-ride party with snacks and drinks.

Festival of Nations | August 23 – 24, 2025

Held in Tower Grove Park, Festival of Nations is a two-day celebration of global music, food, art, and culture. More than 80 countries are represented through over 100 vendors, dozens of stage performances, and interactive experiences.

Attendees can enjoy international cuisine and drinks, dance to music spanning genres, and shop for global arts and goods. Originating in 1934, the festival now draws more than 100,000 visitors annually.

Japanese Festival | August 30 – September 1, 2025

The Missouri Botanical Garden is hosting its annual Japanese Festival over Labor Day weekend. For more than 40 years, the Garden has produced the Japanese Festival in conjunction with the Japanese Activities Committee, a coalition of several Japanese-American organizations that provide art, dance, food, and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year.

The celebration features taiko drumming, sumo wrestling, and more during this three-day cultural adventure.

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