Free Live Music in St. Louis

12 upcoming concerts and live music events

Discover free performances across St. Louis. Venues and dates updated daily.

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Ska
Walk-up free

Steve Ewing Band

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jun 24 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Classical
Walk-up free

U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jul 1 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Soul
Walk-up free

Laka Soul

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jul 8 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Classical
Walk-up free

Gateway Festival Orchestra

Washington University Brookings Quadrangle · Skinker-DeBaliviere
Sun, Jul 12 · 7:30pm
via Gateway Festival OrchestraView listing
Americana
Walk-up free

Walter Parks & The Unlawful Assembly

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jul 15 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Classical
Walk-up free

Gateway Festival Orchestra

560 Music Center · University City
Sun, Jul 19 · 4:00pm
via Gateway Festival OrchestraView listing
Folk
Walk-up free

Nick Gusman and the Coyotes

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jul 22 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Classical
Walk-up free

Gateway Festival Orchestra

Washington University Brookings Quadrangle · Skinker-DeBaliviere
Sun, Jul 26 · 7:30pm
via Gateway Festival OrchestraView listing
Americana
Walk-up free

The Bedlam Brothers

Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden · Tower Grove
Wed, Jul 29 · 7:00pm
via Missouri Botanical GardenView listing
Blues
Walk-up free

Blues at the Arch

Gateway Arch National Park · Downtown
Fri, Aug 14
via Gateway Arch Park FoundationView listing
Blues
Walk-up free

Blues at the Arch

Gateway Arch National Park · Downtown
Sat, Aug 15
via Gateway Arch Park FoundationView listing
Blues
Walk-up free

Blues at the Arch

Gateway Arch National Park · Downtown
Sun, Aug 16
via Gateway Arch Park FoundationView listing

Recurring Concert Series in St. Louis

Gateway Festival Orchestra3 showsBlues at the Arch3 shows

Free Live Music in St. Louis

St. Louis has 12 free concerts coming up, including Gateway Festival Orchestra and Blues at the Arch. All events are completely free — no tickets, no cover charges.

Shows take place at Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden, Gateway Arch National Park, and Washington University Brookings Quadrangle and other venues across Tower Grove, Downtown, and Skinker-DeBaliviere. Events run through August 2026.

Genres include Classical, Blues, and Americana and more.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there free concerts in St. Louis this weekend?
Yes — check our free concerts in St. Louis this weekend page for the current weekend's shows. All events are free to attend with no tickets or cover charge.
Where can I see free live music in St. Louis?
Popular free music venues in St. Louis include Cohen Amphitheater, Missouri Botanical Garden, Gateway Arch National Park, Washington University Brookings Quadrangle. Browse all St. Louis venues for a full list.
Do I need tickets for free concerts in St. Louis?
Most free concerts in St. Louis are walk-up free — no tickets or reservation needed, just show up. Some events are free RSVP, which is noted on each listing.
What kinds of music are at free concerts in St. Louis?
Free concerts in St. Louis cover a wide range of genres including Classical, Blues, Americana, and more. Check individual listings for genre details.
How often are new free concerts added for St. Louis?
This page is updated daily as new events are announced. Current listings run through August 2026.