Festival of Nations

2026 Festival of Nations

August 29 + 30

St. Louis welcomes the world! 80+ countries are represented across more than 100 vendors, dozens of stage performances and interactive experiences August 29 + 30, 2026.

Join at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis, Missouri for a celebration of music, flavors, art and culture from around the world at the annual Festival of Nations, powered by the International Institute of St. Louis.

Free

GATEWAY CUP BIKE RACE 2026
4 DAYS OF RACING,
4 UNIQUE ST. LOUIS NEIGHBORHOODS!

The best professional and amateur cyclists in the US are coming to put on a show over Labor Day Weekend! Four full tilt races in four of STL’s coolest neighborhoods.

Each Day features an all day program of racing that includes amateur races, kids races, that builds up to the men’s and women’s professional races. The races are “criterium format” on one mile+ lap courses, this aggressive, Americanized style of racing appeals to both athletes and spectators alike as the peloton speeds by every few minutes, holding lines only inches apart from one another. Spectators can watch the race develop lap after lap and hear commentators hype race strategy as the excitement builds. Each day features family activities, beer gardens, special events, and the best neighborhoods  St. Louis has to offer. 

FREE

The 35th annual Morganford Stumble takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.

Best Pub crawl of the year. Grab your friends and come spend the day stumbling with us. Amazing specials along the way and T-shirts sold day of $20. More details coming

Locations
1.. City park
2. Smash em Burgers
3. Amsterdamn
4. STL steak n cakes
5. Tower Pub
6. Stella blues
7. Alpha brewery
8. Bootleggin Bobs
9. Sports zone
10. Rays bar
11. Peppers 

Free

A vibrant outdoor concert scene at night with colorful lights creating a dramatic effect in the sky. A large crowd is silhouetted against the stage, and trees frame the right side of the image. The atmosphere appears lively and energetic, enhanced by the vivid purple and pink lights that dominate the stage area.
A vibrant street festival scene with a large crowd gathered around an ornate, illuminated tower structure adorned with intricate designs and topped by a statue. Colorful lights are strung along the street and there are various tents and stalls visible, including a small carousel. Buildings of mixed height surround the area, creating an enclosed festive atmosphere.
A crowded outdoor market or festival event on a sunny day, with numerous people walking between rows of white tents offering various goods. The environment includes houses in the background and large trees. The crowd is diverse, consisting of adults, teenagers, and children.