Blues at the Arch Festival

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 these by making a donation at the link below. Every contribution, including your donation, goes toward our mission to uplift our hometown national park and the St. Louis region.

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: Did you know? Gateway Arch Park Foundation members at the Supporter level and above receive 10 free parks for Kiener East Parking Garage, and discounted parking in Kiener East thereafter, with no blackout dates!