Looking for a way to spice up those long summer evenings with your kids? St. Louis is rockin’ with outdoor summer concert series, and most are free!
We’ve rounded up concert series in Kirkwood, Des Peres, St. Charles, Ferguson, Ellisville, Creve Coeur, Brentwood, The Magic House and The Missouri Botanical Gardens.
Make your evening a breeze by packing a few essentials: folding chairs or a blanket to claim a good spot, along with bug spray and sunscreen to stay comfortable as the sun sets. Bring your own snacks or check the city’s website to see if food trucks will be on-site. Details below!
Brentwood | Family Nights at Brentwood Park
Where: Brentwood Park
When: June 12, July 10, August 14 | 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Welcome to Family Nights at Brentwood Park, sponsored by West Community Credit Union! Join us on select evenings this summer for even more fun in the park, featuring local food trucks, refreshing drinks, live music, and free entertainment for all ages. Food trucks and activities begin at 5:30 PM, with featured music acts taking the stage at 7:00 PM. Come explore the park, visit our newest playground, and grab your lawn chairs for a night of free summer fun and music!
June 12 | Red White & Floyd
July 10 | Ticket to the Blues
August 14 | McLovin
Clayton | Musical Nights at Oak Knoll Park
Where: Oak Knoll Park
When: Sunday Nights | June 21, July 26, August 23, September 27 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Unwind with Musical Nights, a free, recurring concert series set in the peaceful surroundings of Oak Knoll Park. This relaxing community event invites you to slow down and enjoy live music in the park. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, family, and dogs, and settle in for an easygoing evening outdoors.
Creve Coeur | Millennium Park Concerts
Where: Millennium Park
When: Select Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Lineup:
- June 11 – Rock Opera
- July 9 – Jeremiah Johnson
- August 13 – Chasing the Milky Way
- September 10 – Tim Cunningham
Des Peres: Tunes in the Park
Where: Des Peres Park
When: Second Friday of the month, 7 – 9:30 p.m.
Lineup:
June 12 – Soul Root
July 10 – Breakdown Shakedown
August 14 – Pink Houses USA
Ellisville | Bluebird Park Jams
Where: Bluebird Park
When: Thursdays, 7 – 9 p.m.
Lineup:
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June 4 – ROCKIN’ CHAIR
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June 11 – TRILOGY
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June 18 – SPECTRUM BAND
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June 25 – THE ROCKWOOD BOYS
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July 9 – THAT 80’S BAND
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July 23 – 120 MINUTES
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July 30 – GREENSBORO
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Aug 6- RILEY HOLTZ & THE LOST CAUSE
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Aug 13 – THE WHISKEY DRIFTERS
Ferguson | Plaza at 501
Where: 501 S. Florissant Rd.
When: 2nd Friday of the month, 7 – 9 p.m.
Lineup:
- May 8 – That 80’s Band
- June 12 – Chaz 45 Band
- July 10 – Griffin & The Gargoyles
- August 14 – Lustrelights
Kirkwood: Music in the Plaza
Where: Kirkwood Station Plaza
When: Thursdays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Lineup:
- May 28 — School of Rock
- June 4 — Bootleg Revelry
- June 11 — Curtis and the Cruisers
- June 18 — The All 4 Nothin Band
- June 25 — Captain Bulkhead and the Portholes
- August 20 — Lost Dog
- September 3 — The Dog’s Breakfast
The Magic House | Groovin’ in the Garden
Where: The Magic House front Play Garden
When: Fridays, June 12, July 10 & August 14; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15/person; Free for members
St. Charles | Music on Main
Where: 100–200 blocks of North Main Street
When: Third Wednesday of the month, May–September, 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Dates:
- June 17
- July 15
- August 20
- September 16
St. Louis City | Whitaker Music Festival
Where: Missouri Botanical Garden
When: Wednesdays, May 27 – July 29; music starts at 7 p.m.
Lineup Highlights:
- May 27 | Tiffany Ann*
- June 3 | Manos PanAmerica
- June 10 | Playadors
- June 17 | John Henry
- June 24 | Steve Ewing Band*
- July 1 | U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America
- July 8 | Laka Soul
- July 15 | Walter Parks and The Unlawful Assembly
- July 22 | Nick Gusman and The Coyotes
- July 29 | The Bedlam Brothers*
Schedules can change, especially with weather. Be sure to check each event’s website before you head out.
