16 Things to Do in St. Louis This Week · August 27–30, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Esperanza Spalding at City Winery St. Louis

Grammy-winning jazz bassist and vocalist Esperanza Spalding performs two intimate shows at City Winery's seated dinner-and-show venue in Midtown.

Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29, 2026 · City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way

Lionel Richie at The Muny

Pop and R&B legend Lionel Richie performs at The Muny, St. Louis's iconic outdoor amphitheater in Forest Park.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · The Muny, Forest Park, St. Louis

White Lies at Red Flag

REMIX STL's popular White Lies event returns to Red Flag — wear a white tee shirt and a black Sharpie for the dress code.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Red Flag, St. Louis

Harp Attack 40th Anniversary

A milestone celebration of four decades of blues harmonica mastery comes to Old Rock House for a landmark anniversary concert.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:30 PM · Old Rock House, St. Louis

The Wallflowers – Bringing Down the Horse 30th Anniversary Tour

The Wallflowers celebrate the 30th anniversary of their landmark album 'Bringing Down the Horse' with Tyler Ramsey opening at The Pageant.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis

Festivals & Special Events

Festival of Nations 2026

A beloved annual multicultural festival celebrating the diverse cultures of St. Louis with music, food, dance, and community.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Tower Grove Park, St. Louis, MO

4th Annual Soulard Blues & Roots Festival

Four days of blues, roots, and soul music in the heart of Soulard, hosted by Big Daddy's — one of STL's signature late-summer music festivals.

Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7, 2026 5:00 PM · Big Daddy's, Soulard, St. Louis

Food & Drink

St. Louis Margarita Festival

Ten local bars and restaurants compete for the title of best margarita in St. Louis as attendees taste and vote — VIP tickets available.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · St. Louis, MO

Beer Bingo at Bluewood Brewery

Young professionals gather for a fun night of beer bingo at Bluewood Brewing Company in St. Louis.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 11:15 PM · Bluewood Brewing, St. Louis

Outdoors & Active

Three Run Four Group Run – National Burger Day (British Edition)

St. Louis's Three Run Four run club hosts a themed group run with 2- and 3-mile routes followed by burgers at Hi Pointe Drive-In.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 · St. Louis, MO

The Moonlight Ramble

St. Louis's famous late-night group bicycle ride through the city streets under the moonlight — an annual summer tradition.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 7:00 PM · St. Louis, MO

Pilates & Pickle – STL Girl Network

STL Girl Network hosts a women's wellness morning combining a mat Pilates class led by Kate Buer of Living Well STL followed by a social gathering.

Sunday, August 30, 2026 · St. Louis, MO

Free Events

Landmarks Downtown Walking Tours

Explore the history and architecture of downtown St. Louis on a guided walking tour of its landmark buildings and districts.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM · Downtown St. Louis

Arts & Culture

Discover St. Louis Through its Sacred Places

A history-focused guided exploration of St. Louis's sacred and architecturally significant religious sites led by St Louis History Talks.

Saturday, August 29, 2026 9:30 AM · St. Louis, MO

Date Night

Party Like It's 1926 at 21c St. Louis

A roaring 1920s-themed evening at the art-forward 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis — cocktails, style, and a unique venue that blends art and hospitality.

Friday, August 28, 2026 6:00 PM · 21c St. Louis

Musiq Soulchild at City Winery St. Louis

R&B soul legend Musiq Soulchild performs six intimate shows over three nights at City Winery's dinner-and-show venue in Midtown.

Tuesday, September 1 through Thursday, September 4, 2026 · City Winery St. Louis, 3730 Foundry Way