St. Charles County is the place to be to catch a hot summer concert. From blues and rock to swing and funk to country and jazz, our county has the hottest music acts around. Check out some of the upcoming concerts.
The Venues
Streets of St. Charles
Location: Beale Street, St. Charles
Features: Grab a lawn chair and the family, but leave the coolers at home.
Why you should go:
The family-friendly Beale Street Concert Series will be held the second Wednesday of each month, 6-8 p.m. through October. All bands will play on Beale Street between Picasso’s Coffee and U-Swirl. The outdoor concert is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase from the Streets of St. Charles restaurants.
J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts
Location: 2300 West Clay, St. Charles
Features: With 1,200 seats, the Lindenwood Theater is the premier theatrical venue in St. Charles County.
Why you should go:
The facility plays host to national theatrical tours, headline concerts, comedians and magicians. Previous headliners include Jay Leno, Willie Nelson, Amy Grant, Tony Bennett, Kenny Loggins, Postmodern, Jukebox, The Celtic Woman, Liza Minnelli, Penn & Teller, Rick Springfield, Patti LaBelle and the National Tours of Cats, Movin’ Out, Jesus Christ Superstar, Legally Blonde, Shrek, The Addams Family and many more. The 2019-20 touring series will be announced July 12.
Music on Main
Location: 100-200 blocks of North Main St., St. Charles
Features: The family-friendly, outdoor concerts are free.
Why you should go:
Concerts will be held the third Wednesday of the month, 5-7:30 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the outdoor show. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from area restaurants.
Sunset Fridays
Location: Lakeside 370 Park, St. Peters
Features: The large outdoor pavilion hosts free concerts throughout the summer.
Why you should go:
The concerts feature all different types of music—from swing to country to rock to jazz. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. every Friday through Aug. 9. No coolers or bottles are allowed, but food and drinks can be ordered at 6 p.m. The concerts may move off-site due to flooding, so check the website before heading out.
StPetersMo.net/Sunset-Fridays.aspx
The Bands
That 80’s Band
Location: Beale Street, St. Charles
Style of Music: 80s music
Why you should see them: Travel back to a time when leg warmers, jean skirts and blue eye shadow ruled the world. That 80s Band covers all the hits from the 1980s like Love Shack by the B-52s to Footloose by Kenny Loggins to I Wanna Dance with Somebody by Whitney Houston. Check them out for free on July 10 at the Streets of St. Charles.
Jimmy and the Chets
Location: Main Street, Historic St. Charles
Style of Music: Soulful, bluesy classic rock
Why you should see them:
Jimmy and the Chets are known for their on-stage chemistry and their passion for the music they play. Some of their favorite artists include Jimi Hendrix, Cream and the Allman Brothers. Check them out at Music on Main or Salvatore's.
Serapis
Location: Cedar Lake Cellars, Tuner’s
Style of Music: Americana, blues and rock
Why you should see them:
The Americana band has been playing together for more than 35 years and is known for their blues and rock music. Playing everything from Frank Zappa to Van Morrison to Delbert McClinton, the band plays both cover songs and originals written by band members.
St. Charles Municipal Band
Location: Frontier Park, St. Charles
Style of Music: Concert band
Why you should see them:
Bring a picnic dinner and relax to the sounds of the St. Charles Municipal Band on the St. Charles Riverfront, Thursdays nights through August. The free concerts start at 8 p.m.
The Calendar
JULY 10
That 80’s Band
Streets of St. Charles
That 80's Band will perform 6-8 p.m. on Beale Street. Grab a lawn chair and enjoy the free outdoor show. Food and drinks are available for purchase from local restaurant vendors.
Tickets: Free
JULY 12
Dawn Weber and Swunk
Lakeside 370 (Check the website to see if the location has changed due to flooding.)
Dawn Weber and Swunk will hit the stage at 6:30 p.m. for Sunset Fridays. The swing/funk/jazz concert is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor concert.
Tickets: Free
StPetersMo.net/Sunset-Fridays.aspx
JULY 13
Jimmy and the Chets
Defiance Roadhouse
Jimmy and the Chets will play 4-8 p.m. Check out the bluesy rock band playing hits from Lenny Kravitz, JJ Grey and Mofro and The Black Crowes. There is no cover charge.
Tickets: Free
Facebook.com/JimmyAndTheChetsBand
JULY 26
The Biscuits
Lakeside 370 (Check the website to see if the location has changed due to flooding.)
The Biscuits will hit the stage at 6:30 p.m. for Sunset Fridays. The rock concert is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the outdoor concert.
Tickets: Free
StPetersMo.net/Sunset-Fridays.aspx
JULY 27
All Hands on Deck!
J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts
Experience an authentic 1942 Roadshow and Radio Broadcast—the songs, dances and laughs America has loved for more than 70 years. The award-winning homage to the days of Bob Hope and war bond drives features Broadway veterans Jody Madaras and Valerie Hill, a cast of New York voices, the rich sounds of the Live Hollywood Victory Caravan Big Band Orchestra, classic commercials, tight harmonies, impromptu skits and sing-a-long excitement.
Tickets: $24.50-$49.50
AUG. 14
Breakdown Shakedown
Streets of St. Charles
Breakdown Shakedown will perform 6-8 p.m. Grab a lawn chair and enjoy the free outdoor show. Food and drinks are available for purchase from local restaurant vendors.
Tickets: Free
AUG. 21
Jimmy and the Chets
Historic Main Street, St. Charles
Jimmy and the Chets will take the stage in Historic Main Street 5-7:30 p.m. The concert is free, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show.
Ticket: Free
AUG. 30-31
Serapis
Tuner’s on Main Street
Serapis will take the stage 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. The band plays cover songs from artists like Van Morrison, Delbert McClinton, Frank Zappa and Todd Snider as well originals written by band members.
Tickets: Free
SEPT. 11
Big Love
Streets of St. Charles
Big Love will perform from 6-8 p.m. Grab a lawn chair and enjoy the free outdoor show. Food and drinks are available for purchase from local restaurant vendors.
Tickets: Free