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Evolution Festival

  • Langenberg Field 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park St. Louis, Mo 63112 (map)

With the vision of evolving the music festival experience, live music producers Contemporary Presentations and The Just Listen Company are proud to announce the inaugural EVOLUTION FESTIVAL in St. Louis. Inspired by the love for their hometown and the belief that festivals are a catalyst for building a stronger local community, co-executive producers Steve Schankman and Joe Litvag have collaborated to develop a modern festival concept that will celebrate the soul of the city in a forward-thinking way.

A diverse lineup of more than 15 national and regional performers has been assembled and will take the stage over two days on Aug. 26 and 27, 2023 in beautiful Forest Park. With the tagline of ‘This is our town. This is our time. This is our EVOLUTION!,’ the inaugural EVOLUTION FESTIVAL will offer guests an elevated festival experience that will unfold in an unforgettable weekend with the best in live music, a spotlight on bourbon (one of the country’s fastest-growing spirits) and unique barbeque creations, curated by St. Louis’ own Sugar Fire Smoke House.

The inaugural EVOLUTION FESTIVAL music lineup will feature 2023 GRAMMY AWARD® winner Brandi Carlile, The Black Keys (a 2023 GRAMMY AWARD® nominee), The Black Crowes, Brittany Howard, Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals, Ice Cube, Morgan Wade, Cautious Clay, Michigander, Modern English, Nikki Lane, The Sugarhill Gang, The Nude Party and many more — including local artists The Knuckles, Yard Eagle and Punk Lady Apple.

Get tickets and all the latest info at https://www.evolutionfestival.com.

Road Closures & limited access routes Below

Road closures and recommended Park entrances during Evolution Festival
Earlier Event: August 25
My City 314 Dance Battle
Later Event: August 27
Evolution Festival