MATI Festival and Conference

08/28/2026

08/14/2026

Thank you St. Louis Magazine. We agree - an A-LIST level night at MATI (Music At The Intersection) in the The Fabulous Fox with our artist in residence Keyon Harrold + PJ Morton Andra Day s e © aida ade 🦋 Peter Martin chris drumhedz 🫶

📷 Phillip Hamer Photography

08/06/2026

2024 MATI festival alumnus Esperanza Spalding (i.n.) is returning to St. Louis this month for two shows at Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s Midtown neighbor, City Winery St. Louis (3730 Foundry Way).

Experience one of the most innovative artists of our time in an unforgettable, intimate setting. Grammy-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer esperanza spalding brings a rare trio performance to City Winery. Stripped down to the essentials, voice, bass, and the chemistry of three extraordinary musicians, these evenings offer a deeply personal look into her remarkable catalog. Expect songs spanning all eight of her acclaimed albums, selections from her latest releases, and an exclusive preview of brand-new music from her forthcoming project.

spalding performs Saturday, Aug 29 and Sunday, Aug 30 at City Winery. Two shows.

📷 Grand Martell Antonio T Harris, taken at MATI

07/23/2026

St. Louis, please share your feedback on MATI 2026 🫶🙏

Survey link: https://kranzbergartsfoundation.org/mati-post-festival-survey-2026/

07/21/2026

07/21/2026

Still thinking about those MATI (Music At The Intersection) DJs 🎧

Shout out to Trackstar the DJ for curating an incredible Saturday lineup on the Sophie's Artist Lounge main stage.

📷 Grand Martell Antonio T Harris Tyler Small