Blues at the Arch Festival

Get ready to groove—Blues at the Arch Festival returns this summer!

This August, join us in Gateway Arch National Park for a jam-packed weekend of live music, local flavors, and nonstop fun. Produced in partnership with the National Park Service, this free festival is the only one of its kind to take place on national park grounds.

Additional details, including our stellar artist lineup and set times, will be announced closer to this event. Follow us online and sign-up for our newsletter to stay in the loop.

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Calling all Gateway Arch Park Foundation members (at the Supporter level and above)! — You're invited to join us at our Blues Member & Sponsor Tent on Friday, August 14! You and a guest can enjoy complimentary barbecue, drinks, and live music as a thank you for your sustaining support of our nonprofit and our efforts in Downtown St. Louis.

Not a member yet? Don't sleep on exclusive perks like these! Plus, members support our mission of park conservation, preservation, education, and community programs (like Blues at the Arch!).

Join or renew at the Supporter level or above by August 1 to get your invite to the Member & Sponsor Tent.

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Why is Blues at the Arch Festival Free to Attend?

We host Blues at the Arch Festival as part of our mission to ensure the Gateway Arch, its grounds, neighboring public spaces, and attractions will be a vital, welcoming, and well-supported resource for the community and nation for generations to come.

Because this event is free to attend, more members of our local and regional community can enjoy live music in Gateway Arch National Park and celebrate St. Louis’ heritage as a blues city. Tens of thousands of people join us in Gateway Arch National Park each year for the festival, which also supports dozens of local businesses, artists and entrepreneurs and bring ample economic activity to Downtown.

You can support events like Blues at the Arch Festival by making a donation or becoming a member. Every contribution, including your donation, goes toward our mission to uplift our hometown national park and the St. Louis region.

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Blues at the Arch Festival Merch

If you want to stand out at St. Louis' premier summer music festival, then you need the official festival merchandise!

Show your Blues support by wearing these comfortable t-shirts and carry your festival supplies with Blues tote bags.

Plus, Gateway Arch Park Foundation members enjoy a 10% discount off of all purchases.

Purchase your merch at the button below!

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Parking

Guests may find parking at Laclede's Landing and Downtown metered parking on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Metro is also a great choice to travel to and from the Festival — exit at the Laclede's Landing MetroLink Station, just steps away from the North Gateway.

For guests who visit the Arch, the Stadium East Garage is the preferred Arch visitor parking location, with a discounted rate ($11) for five hours — if pre-purchased at least a day in advance. (After five hours, normal garage rates apply.)

Other nearby garages include Interpark's Kiener East Garage, Kiener West Garage, and Stadium West Garage.

MEMBER PERK: Gateway Arch Park Foundation members at the Supporter level and above receive FREE and discounted parking in the Kiener East Garage. Become a member here. Members make events like Blues at the Arch Festival possible. Parking instructions are included in membership packets. Please note it takes 2-3 weeks for packets to be processed.