Your Gateway to the Arts
Art Meets Culture in STL
Creative, innovative, diverse and intriguing, the St. Louis arts-and-culture scene is second to none. Our compelling collections, enticing exhibitions, inviting studios, vibrant public art, emotive performances and musical acts will surely leave an impression. The best part? Most of our artsy experiences are free! As you explore the St. Louis region, don’t miss Grand Center, which Forbes named the nation’s most exciting emerging arts district.
Art Appreciation
Explore the museums in Forest Park, experience the theaters in Grand Center, peruse the public art in Clayton – and make your trip to St. Louis a masterpiece.
Must-See Exhibitions
Whether you’re interested in Impressionist paintings, Chinese photography or Roman frescoes, these must-see art exhibitions will inspire a new cultural experience.
Cultural Events
From contemporary art to classical ballet, St. Louis’ museums, galleries and theaters provide endless entertainment for the art lovers among us.
Dazzling Theater
You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more magical place to experience theater than The Fabulous Fox, whose season includes The Wiz, The Outsiders, MJ and Hadestown.
Magical Musicals
With every season, The Muny stages an eclectic mix of musicals that reflect the vitality and diversity of its audiences. The shows are enchanting, electrifying and empowering, and every night, there are free seats available on a first-come first-served basis, so everyone can experience the magic of live theater.
Musical Events
For decades, the Gateway City has been a hub of musical activity, and we don’t expect that to change. Global superstars as well as up-and-coming acts flock to St. Louis because of its varied, state-of-the-art venues, enthusiastic audiences and invigorating vibe. Which concert will you add to your itinerary?
Create Your St. Louis Soundtrack
From Scott Joplin to Tina Turner and Miles Davis to Nelly, the Gateway City has always been a hub of musical activity, with local artists ushering in momentous genres that play through our speakers to this day. To experience the music scene while you’re in town, follow the beat to these live music venues.
The Sounds of Summer
Turn up the speakers – this summer, legendary concerts and iconic festivals are bringing a new kind of heat to St. Louis. With a revamped rendition of Music at the Intersection, a spectacular season at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, blues by the Gateway Arch and more, melomaniacs will get their fill of great music this year.
Experience STL Arts and Culture Like a Local
Four leaders at the helm of the St. Louis arts-and-culture scene share their favorite ways to experience the Gateway City.
Get the Inside Scoop on the STL Arts-and-Culture Scene
Min Jung Kim, the Barbara B. Taylor Director of the Saint Louis Art Museum, shares her favorite ways to experience...
Experience St. Louis Arts and Culture Like a Local
Ron Himes, founder of The St. Louis Black Repertory Company, dishes about the St. Louis arts-and-culture scene.
See Who’s Singing the Praises of the St. Louis Arts-and-Culture Scene
Andrew Jorgensen, general director of Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, truly believes in the cultural vitality of our community.
Find Arts and Culture Off the Beaten Path in St. Louis
Dana Turkovic, curator of Laumeier Sculpture Park, spills the tea on lesser-known places to experience arts and culture in the...
The Magic of Murals
Vibrant. Uplifting. Unrestricted. Street art is a source of civic pride in St. Louis. If you want to see more than 20 murals – all within a walkable space – check out The Walls Off Washington.
Signature Strokes
It’s amazing what Cbabi Bayoc can do with paint and passion. Drawing inspiration from children’s books and street art for his colorful, cartoonish style, he adds his signature strokes to blank canvases, city walls, book pages, seltzer cans and even album covers.
