Blues at the Arch Festival

Three days of free live blues music + fun in the North Gateway of Gateway Arch National Park
About this Event

This August, join us in Gateway Arch National Park for a free, weekend-long celebration of St. Louis' rich blues legacy. This year's 11th annual festival features Toronzo Cannon, a modern blues powerhouse with 10 Blues Music Award nominations, alongside fan favorites Tullie Brae and the Soulard Blues Band, plus DJ sets, a fireworks display Saturday night, and family-friendly fun all weekend long.

Beyond the music, explore the history walk, catch interactive Kids Korner programming from The Magic House and City Museum, grab a bite from some of St. Louis' most beloved food trucks, and on Saturday, sit in on "Exploring the BluesPrint," a special panel featuring blues legends Uvee Hayes, Bernie Hayes, Chris Shepherd, and Meaza Joy. Whether you're a lifelong blues fan or just looking for a great way to spend a summer weekend on the riverfront, this is the place to be.

Friday

?: 04:30 PM
Festival Opens, Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
?: 05:00 PM
Soulard Blues Band
?: 06:45 PM
Mr. Sipp
Saturday

?: 01:30 PM
Festival Opens, Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
?: 02:00 PM
Stevie J Blues
?: 03:30 PM
Exploring the BluesPrint Educational Panel in the Explorers' Garden
?: 03:35 PM
PACK Dance Demo in the Kids Korner
?: 04:00 PM
The Lady J Huston Show
?: 05:30 PM
Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
?: 05:35 PM
PACK Dance Demo in the Kids Korner
?: 06:00 PM
Toronzo Cannon
?: 08:30 PM
Fireworks Display and Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
Sunday

?: 01:30 PM
Festival Opens, Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
?: 02:00 PM
Devin C. Williams
?: 03:30 PM
Guest DJ Spinning the Blues
?: 03:35 PM
PACK Dance Demo in the Kids Korner
?: 04:00 PM
Tullie Brae