MATI Festival and Conference

05/29/2026

05/26/2026

2022 MATI festival alumnus is returning to St. Louis this weekend for four shows at Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s Midtown neighbor, (3730 Foundry Way).

Robert Glasper is a genre-defying pianist, producer, and composer celebrated for blending jazz, R&B, and hip-hop in groundbreaking ways. With a rich catalog that includes iconic albums like Black Radio and its sequels, Glasper has redefined contemporary jazz. In 2024 & 2025, he released four new albums — Let Go, Code Derivation, Keys to the City: Volume 1, and a holiday album, In December—continuing his streak of innovative music. Beyond the stage, his vast contributions to film scoring, including films The Photograph, Luther: Never Too Much and Miles Ahead, and Emmy-nominated series Winning Time, demonstrate his versatility as a musician. A five-time Grammy award winner with an additional 15 nominations and an Emmy and Peabody Award winner, Glasper’s accolades underscore his impact on modern music, cementing his legacy as a boundary-pushing artist and cultural icon.

Glasper performs this Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at City Winery. Four shows.

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05/22/2026

That “long holiday weekend” feeling ☀️ It’s the unofficial start of summer, which means we’re just 8 weeks away from ! We’re taking over the streets (and world class venues) of July 17-19 with 100+ performers, 5 main stages and an epic community block party. Do you have your 🎫 passes? MATIstl.org

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05/21/2026

🚨 Deal expires June 6 ‼️ MATI is more fun with friends! By popular demand, the 4-PACK is back (but only for 2 more weeks)! Grab 3 friends and get the lowest price on your MATI Festival & Conference weekend pass - July 17-19, 2026.

Passes on sale:
NOW - MATI weekend and single day
NOW - MATI presents Jon Batiste at The Fabulous Fox (separate ticket required)
🎫 MATIstl.org

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05/19/2026

05/15/2026

St Louis, we’re poppin’ up with at with 🎵 June 12, meet / greet PJ and hear tracks from his new double album, Saturday Night Sunday Morning. Then, during festival weekend (July 17-19), see him perform live on Sunday at between and .

Pop up details: PJMorton.com
MATI passes: MATIstl.org

05/12/2026

-> MATI’s outdoor community block party - connecting our five main stages down Washington Ave - will be FREE and bigger than ever in 2026!

MATI is activating with live music (including and ), a theater and dance stage, a roller skating rink, pop-up fashion shows by .stl, circus performances by , immersive art exhibits, murals, family friendly activities, local vendors, tastes of St. Louis’ favorite dishes and incentives to visit Midtown’s many bars, restaurants and retailers.

In partnership with - Frizzy By Nature’s Blooming Business Market will line Washington Avenue with local small businesses and artisans, featuring small home goods, handcrafted jewelry, stunning art, unique fashion, haircare items, beauty essentials, wellness products, community resources, delicious food, and so much more. 🛍️ If you’re a creator, vendor applications are open until May 17 at MATIstl.org/vendors 💻

The Washington Ave roller skating rink will feature some of St. Louis’ best DJs, curated by , spinning records as attendees spin wheels 🛼

🎤 Block party artists: DJ Spinderella (Salt-N-Pepa); Natasha Diggs; presents Le Frique Cirque with The House of Tucci, , Jojo, Mark Lewis and a menagerie of acts; .smith.750; ; presents R.O.T.N.; , DJ Tone; DJ Soundz; and DJ Sha’vierre

MATI community partners: .fm Poetry In Motion and more.

The free community block party runs Friday and Saturday (July 17-18) of MATI weekend from 5-11 p.m. A MATI pass is not required.

MATI weekend and single day passholders will also be able to enjoy the block party as they transit between main stage acts 🎫 MATIstl.org

05/07/2026

Tune in to at 9am today for a performance by and the indigenous groove - and then catch them live at festival, July 17-19.

Passes available now at MATIstl.org

05/05/2026

Apps due on Friday!! Who’s ready to shop ‘n groove? Apply to be a part of MATI x Frizzy By Nature’s Blooming Business Market - lining Washington Ave July 17-18 (Fri / Sat of MATI festival weekend) with local small businesses and artisans, featuring handcrafted jewelry, art, unique fashion, beauty essentials, community resources and more. The Market is a part of the free MATI community block party (no pass required to eat, shop, skate and enjoy music from and more).

Vendor applications are open now and close on May 8, 2026. Head to MATIstl.org/vendors

10/22/2025

“St. Louis has always carried a rhythm of its own. From the blues legends who shaped America’s soundtrack to the modern creatives transforming its neighborhoods, the city’s impact is impossible to ignore. During the 2025 edition of Music at the Intersection, an annual festival that gathers artists, thinkers, and music lovers in the Grand Center Arts District, I was able to experience its energy firsthand.” - Essence

Save the date. MATI returns Sept 11-13, 2026