15 Things to Do in St. Louis This June

Festival season is fast-approaching, and St. Louis has an electrifying lineup of concerts, performances and community celebrations that will leave you with barely a moment to rest.

If you’re looking for more things to do in St. Louis this June, check our events calendar.

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Festival Season

May 24 to June 29

Offering its signature mix of beloved classical operas and bold contemporary works, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis will present its 50th festival season from May 24 to June 29. Through the talents of hundreds of local, national and international artists, audiences will experience the magic of innovative storytelling as they travel between fantasy and reality, comedy and tragedy, love and revenge. The 2025 festival season includes Die Fledermaus (May 24 to June 28), This House (May 31 to June 29), Don Pasquale (June 8 to 27) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream (June 14 to 28). Composed by Ricky Ian Gordon with a libretto by Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage and her daughter, Ruby Aiyo Gerber, This House is the centerpiece of the season – and yet another world premiere commissioned by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. All the operas will be sung in English and accompanied by the Grammy Award-winning St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.

Whitaker Music Festival

May 28 to July 30

The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music, and on Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual Whitaker Music Festival. To date, more than one million people have participated in the cherished St. Louis tradition, which promotes common heritage, celebrates diversity and encourages vitality within the community. Visitors can bring their own picnics, and food, beer, wine and sno-cones will be available for purchase.

The Heidi Chronicles

May 29 to June 15

Both significant and celebrated, Wendy Wasserstein’s Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning play focuses on the coming of age of Heidi Holland, a successful feminist art historian, as she tries to find her bearings in a rapidly changing world. Presented by the New Jewish Theatre, the production follows Heidi and her friends – male and female, gay and straight – as they mature from the 1960s to the 1980s while searching for political, professional and personal fulfillment. Funny, touching and written with rare grace and sensitivity, The Heidi Chronicles is a moving examination of the progress of a generation, a time during which the status of American women underwent profound – and sometimes unsettling – change.

Rent

May 29 to June 21

How do you measure a year in the life? New Line Theatre closes its 33rd season with Jonathan Larson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning cultural phenomenon: the long-running rock opera Rent. This cheerfully transgressive, 1990s rock/pop riff on a classic story, set in New York City’s East Village, is best described in its creator’s own words: “In these dangerous times, where it seems the world is ripping apart at the seams, we can all learn how to survive from those who stare death squarely in the face every day, and we should reach out to each other and bond as a community, rather than hide from the terrors of life at the end of the millennium.” A show about connection and healing seems like a story we need right now, maybe more than ever before.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA: Grand National Tour

June 4

The day after Kendrick Lamar scored a No. 1 debut on the Billboard 200 with his surprise album GNX, the rapper announced a North American stadium tour with SZA for 2025. The Grand National Tour will hit 19 stadiums, including The Dome at America’s Center on June 4. Get your tickets today!

Urban Legend

June 5 to 22

Circus Flora is a beloved summer tradition in St. Louis, and it will return for its 39th season with an all-new show, Urban Legend, from June 5 to 22. Combining exceptional storytelling and world-class performances, Circus Flora dazzles audiences of all ages. In Urban Legend, the legends and lore of St. Louis come to life in thrilling and unexpected ways. Among the daring acrobats, clever clowns and incredible dogs, there’s also a monster! The emergence of this mysterious creature has sparked fear and curiosity. Can the talented cast of Circus Flora calm the chaos and uncover its true nature? Get tickets to the show to find out!

Sunset Strolls

June 5, 11, 19 and 27

On these two-hour walking tours of Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum, a master guide will spotlight the beloved landmark’s history and horticulture. As you wander among the towering trees, you’ll recognize names such as William Clark, Adolphus Busch and William S. Burroughs.

Foam Wonderland

June 13

Foam Wonderland takes the concert experience to the next level with the world’s largest foam machines! The legendary storm-like production will accompany some of the world’s most talented DJs when Foam Wonderland comes to Ballpark Village this June. Bring your energy and come alive at this electrifying event.

Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries

June 13 to January 4

Patterns of Luxury: Islamic Textiles, 11th–17th Centuries showcases rare and magnificent examples of the Saint Louis Art Museum’s collection of early Islamic textiles, including many that have not been on view in decades and some that have never been exhibited at the museum. With works on view from three continents, the exhibition will emphasize the diversity of textile traditions by including luxurious examples from Egypt in the Fatimid and Ottoman periods; Islamic Spain; Ottoman Turkey; Persia during the Safavid dynasty; and India during the Mughal period.

Central West End Cocktail Party

June 14

Many people claim that the first cocktail party on record was held in the Central West End in 1917, with Mrs. Julius S. Walsh, Jr. hosting in her home at 4510 Lindell Blvd. Every year, the St. Louis neighborhood pays tribute to the important anniversary by celebrating in style. This year, expect fire dancers, stilt walkers, hula hoopers and music by Marquise Knox, The Grooveliner, Monkh and Sarah Jane and the Blue Notes among cocktails and cotton candy at the event.

Bommarito Automotive Group 500 NTT INDYCAR Series

June 14 and 15

Drivers to your cars! The annual Bommarito Automotive Group 500 IndyCar Series race draws NTT IndyCar drivers from across the globe to World Wide Technology Raceway. Racing enthusiasts can enjoy a pre-race party, an autograph session and the highest class of regional North American open-wheel racing in the U.S.

The Muny

June 16 to August 24

For more than 105 years, The Muny has filled Forest Park with the sounds of Broadway. Open from June through August, the outdoor theater attracts out-of-town professionals as well as local talent for memorable musicals beginning with As You Like It, the very first production ever mounted at what would become The Muny. For its 107th season, The Muny will delight audiences with Bring It On: The Musical (June 16 to 22), Come From Away (June 26 to July 2), Disney’s Frozen (July 6 to 14), Evita (July 18 to 24), Dear Evan Hansen (July 28 to Aug. 3), La Cage aux Folles (Aug. 8 to 14) and Jersey Boys (Aug. 18 to 24). Attending a performance at The Muny with family and friends is a staple of St. Louis summers. 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.

Pond-O-Rama

June 21 and 22

In its 25th year, the St. Louis Water Garden Society’s annual tour features amazing ponds and water gardens in the St. Louis metro area owned and maintained by its members. As a society, it has also maintained the lily ponds at the Jewel Box in Forest Park for more than 35 years. Its members work from May through October to plant and maintain the lily ponds, and Pond-O-Rama supports that effort.

Outlaw Music Festival

June 28

2025 marks 10 years of unforgettable performances at the Outlaw Music Festival. Since its inception in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the music festival has become a hallmark of authentic Americana, evolving into one of North America’s largest annual touring franchises. Led by cultural and musical icon Willie Nelson, the tour unites music legends with today’s superstars in a celebration of the outlaw spirit and genre-defying music. When the Outlaw Music Festival comes to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, it will feature Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Nathaniel Rateliff, among other artists.

Grand Pride Parade

June 29

The Grand Pride Parade, which travels down Market Street through downtown St. Louis, is the culmination of the spirited PrideFest celebrations that happen at the end of every June to coincide with the Stonewall Riots, which served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the U.S. “PrideFest is always a good time,” Jordan Braxton, an educator and advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, says. “Last year, the festival drew approximately 325,000 people to downtown St. Louis, and this year, we’re expecting a similarly sized crowd – plus, the same great energy!”