Key Takeaways
- St. Louis’s September 2026 concert calendar ranges from AC/DC’s 67,000-capacity stadium date to club shows where emerging artists still feel within arm’s reach.
- Three artists OnesToWatch has highlighted for their live shows and growth curve — Judah & the Lion, Ripe, and Brothers Osborne — all play St. Louis this month.
- Major headliners include AC/DC with Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Kacey Musgraves, and Teddy Swims, while venues like The Pageant and Delmar Hall showcase the next wave of touring acts.
- The calendar mixes hard rock, country-rock, underground rap, and funk-soul on the same run of dates, reflecting how touring rosters now cross genres.
- Tickets are available now through OnesToWatch Live, and many of these shows are likely to tighten in availability as the dates approach.
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These three dates spotlight artists OnesToWatch has followed for their stage presence and steady climb from clubs to larger rooms.
Brothers Osborne — supporting Zac Brown Band, Love & Fear Tour
Friday, September 11 · Enterprise Center, Saint Louis, MO
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Judah & the Lion — headlining, The Boys Are Back Tour
Tuesday, September 22 · The Pageant, Saint Louis, MO
Ripe — headlining, Play the Game Fall Tour 2026
Sunday, September 27 · Delmar Hall, Saint Louis, MO
The 12 Best Concerts In St. Louis In September 2026
#1 — Judah & the Lion | Tuesday, September 22 | The Pageant
Judah & the Lion bring The Boys Are Back Tour to The Pageant on September 22. The Nashville trio built their reputation by fusing folk instrumentation, anthemic indie-rock hooks, and hip-hop cadences into a high-impact live show. The Pageant’s scale suits that energy, with enough production to feel big while keeping the crowd close. OnesToWatch has followed the band’s rise for years, and this date lands at a point where their room size is starting to jump. Reserve Seats for Judah & the Lion
#2 — Ripe | Sunday, September 27 | Delmar Hall
Ripe headline Delmar Hall on September 27 as part of the Play the Game Fall Tour 2026. The Boston-rooted seven-piece blends funk, soul, and indie-pop. Their live show leans on collective improvisation, with a horn section that comfortably fills much larger rooms. Delmar Hall’s tight floor keeps that sound focused, so every hit and accent lands with force. For listeners who first met the band through playlists, the St. Louis set offers a different perspective on the studio recordings. See Ripe at Delmar Hall
#3 — Brothers Osborne (supporting Zac Brown Band) | Friday, September 11 | Enterprise Center
Brothers Osborne open for Zac Brown Band on the Love & Fear Tour at Enterprise Center on September 11. The Maryland-born duo, with John on guitar and T.J. on vocals, favor a heavier strain of country-rock than many of their peers. Their live set leans into that edge with extended guitar work and a full-band sound that suits an arena. Enterprise Center gives the production room to scale up, and the band has shown they can hold that space. Get Tickets for Zac Brown Band and Brothers Osborne
#4 — AC/DC with Foo Fighters | Monday, September 8 | The Dome at America’s Center
Find Seats for AC/DC with Foo Fighters AC/DC’s Power Up Tour stops at The Dome at America’s Center on September 8, with Foo Fighters as special guest in a rare crossover between two separate stadium runs. The current AC/DC lineup features Angus Young, Brian Johnson, Stevie Young, Matt Laug, and Chris Chaney. The band topped Pollstar’s midyear 2026 worldwide touring chart, earning more than $120.3 million from the European leg alone. The Dome’s concert configuration makes this the largest single-night rock event in St. Louis this year.
#5 — Kacey Musgraves | Saturday, September 12 | Enterprise Center
See Kacey Musgraves in St. Louis Kacey Musgraves performs at Enterprise Center on September 12 with Midland in support. Her live shows favor precise arrangements, detailed lighting, and a setlist that moves smoothly between country, pop, and psychedelic influences. The arena setting lets that production design land at full scale.
#6 — Teddy Swims with Mac Ayres | Wednesday, September 23 | Enterprise Center
Teddy Swims brings The UGLY Tour to Enterprise Center on September 23 with OnesToWatch-tracked Mac Ayres on support. Swims’s soul and R&B vocals sit comfortably in an arena mix, and Mac Ayres’s smooth, bedroom-funk sound sets a relaxed tone for the night. The show starts at 7:00 PM. Get Tickets for Teddy Swims
#7 — Shaboozey | Wednesday, September 16 | The Factory
Tickets for Shaboozey at The Factory Shaboozey’s Outlaws Never Die Tour stops at The Factory on September 16 with Brittney Spencer opening. His single “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” spent 19 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the tour frames that breakout within a broader country-rap set. Shaboozey has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
#8 — Foster the People | Wednesday, September 30 | Saint Louis Music Park
See Foster the People Live Foster the People close out the month at Saint Louis Music Park on September 30 with Goth Babe in support. The indietronica trio’s catalog translates cleanly to the stage, with layered synths and rhythmic bass lines that suit an outdoor amphitheater.
#9 — Billy Idol | Thursday, September 10 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
Get Billy Idol Tickets Billy Idol’s “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” hits Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on September 10. Nearly five decades into his career, Idol still builds sets around “White Wedding,” “Rebel Yell,” and “Dancing With Myself,” with a band that keeps those songs sharp.
#10 — Robert Plant | Thursday, September 18 | The Pageant
Tickets for Robert Plant at The Pageant Robert Plant performs at The Pageant on September 18 at 7:30 PM. Hearing one of hard rock’s defining voices in a mid-size room remains rare, and his post–Led Zeppelin catalog has evolved into a distinct blend of folk, blues, and global influences that rewards close listening.
#11 — $uicideboy$ | Friday, September 19 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
See $uicideboy$ in St. Louis $uicideboy$ headline Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on September 19 with Destroy Lonely, Shakewell, Drain, and additional support. The New Orleans duo’s Grey Day Tour has become a reliable draw in underground rap, and the St. Louis stop brings a multi-artist bill to a large outdoor setting.
#12 — Squeeze with Adam Ant | Friday, September 25 | Saint Louis Music Park
Get Tickets for Squeeze and Adam Ant Squeeze perform at Saint Louis Music Park on September 25 with Adam Ant and Haircut 100, supporting their album “Trixies.” Three acts with deep new-wave and power-pop catalogs on one bill make this one of the month’s strongest values.
More September Concerts Worth Your Attention
September’s schedule stretches beyond the 12 shows above. These additional dates round out the month’s mix of genres and venue sizes.
- Charley Crockett — Sept. 16, Saint Louis Music Park (Americana and alt-country; tickets historically from $29 on the secondary market, with current get-in prices trending higher)
- BABYMETAL with Halestorm — Sept. 21, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- Toadies with Local H — Sept. 21, The Pageant (grunge and alternative, celebrating their catalog)
- Son Volt — Sept. 25, Delmar Hall (with opener Jesse Farrar; tickets $30 advance and $35 day of show)
- Coheed and Cambria — Sept. 25, The Pageant (tickets $39.50–$79.50)
- Citizen with Hotline TNT — Sept. 28, The Hawthorn (Midwest emo and pop punk)
- Dermot Kennedy — Sept. 9, Saint Louis Music Park (tickets starting at approximately $17 all-in on the secondary market)
- Tim McGraw with 49 Winchester — Sept. 17, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- Pitbull with Lil Jon — Sept. 18, Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
- The Midnight with Bonnie McKee — Sept. 27, The Pageant (synthwave and synthpop)
For a free option, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra opens its 147th season with a free concert on Art Hill in Forest Park on September 16 at 7:00 PM, featuring works by Beethoven, Gershwin, Copland, and John Williams, followed by fireworks. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert runs September 18–20 at Powell Hall, with the SLSO performing the score live while the film plays overhead.
What This Month’s Lineup Reveals About St. Louis
Looking across the headliners, club shows, and special events above, a clear pattern emerges in how St. Louis books live music. A single month delivers hard rock at stadium scale (AC/DC), country-rock crossover at the arena level (Zac Brown Band, Kacey Musgraves), underground rap in amphitheaters ($uicideboy$), and funk-soul acts building toward those stages (Ripe, Mac Ayres).
The presence of Brothers Osborne, Judah & the Lion, and Ripe on the same city calendar highlights the middle tier of touring, where artists move from playlists and early coverage into consistent ticket draws. OnesToWatch has followed these acts through that pipeline, and their St. Louis dates capture the moment when careers consolidate in rooms like The Pageant and Delmar Hall before the next step up.
The month also underscores the pull of experience-focused concerts such as the SLSO’s free Forest Park show, Harry Potter in Concert, and the Candlelight series. These events attract audiences looking for a specific setting or theme, and they sit alongside emerging-artist club nights rather than competing with them.
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How To Match These Shows To Your Plans
- By music preference: Country fans see a concentrated run from September 11 to 12, with Zac Brown Band, Brothers Osborne, and Kacey Musgraves at Enterprise Center. Rock listeners may focus on AC/DC on September 8 and Robert Plant on September 18. Indie and emerging-artist followers can build around Judah & the Lion (Sept. 22), Ripe (Sept. 27), and Mac Ayres opening for Teddy Swims (Sept. 23).
- By budget: The SLSO Forest Park concert is free. Dermot Kennedy at Saint Louis Music Park on September 9 has secondary-market tickets starting around $18–$28. Many club shows at The Pageant, Delmar Hall, and The Hawthorn land in the $30–$80 range, while arena and amphitheater dates typically range from about $27 to more than $200 for premium seats.
- By venue vibe: The Pageant offers a mid-size room with strong sightlines and a dense September schedule. Delmar Hall, described above, functions as a key stop for emerging acts between small clubs and larger theaters. Enterprise Center and Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre handle arena and large outdoor productions, while Saint Louis Music Park covers mid-size outdoor shows.
- For a first concert or date night: Kacey Musgraves at Enterprise Center on September 12 offers a polished, accessible production with a clear narrative arc. Judah & the Lion at The Pageant on September 22 delivers high energy in a room that feels busy without being overwhelming.
- Ticket strategy: The three OnesToWatch picks — Brothers Osborne, Judah & the Lion, and Ripe — are available through the links near the top of this guide. For shows that approach sellout, venue box offices sometimes release additional tickets on the day of the event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Biggest Concerts In St. Louis In September 2026?
The largest-scale show is AC/DC with Foo Fighters on September 8 at The Dome at America’s Center, which can seat roughly 67,000 for major concerts. Other major arena events include Zac Brown Band with Brothers Osborne and Kacey Musgraves at Enterprise Center on September 11 and 12, plus Teddy Swims at the same venue on September 23. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre hosts Billy Idol, $uicideboy$, and BABYMETAL across the month.
Are There Any Free Concerts In St. Louis In September 2026?
Yes. The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra presents a free season-opening concert on Art Hill in Forest Park on September 16 at 7:00 PM, featuring works by Beethoven, Gershwin, Copland, and John Williams, with a fireworks finale. The Missouri History Museum’s Twilight Thursdays Concert Series also runs free every Thursday from September 10 through September 24, 2026, with a rain date on October 1, and features local musicians in Forest Park.
What Are The Best Venues For Concerts In St. Louis?
The Pageant, described earlier in this guide, is a premier mid-size room on Delmar Boulevard and hosts a high volume of September shows. Delmar Hall, its companion venue, serves as a key mid-level stop for emerging acts between smaller clubs and The Pageant. Enterprise Center handles large indoor concerts and sports, while Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre offers a 20,000-capacity outdoor setup with reserved seats and lawn. Saint Louis Music Park in Maryland Heights provides an outdoor amphitheater option for mid-size touring artists.
Are There Family-Friendly Concert Options In St. Louis In September 2026?
Several events suit families. The SLSO’s free Forest Park concert on September 16 includes a family fun zone from 6:00–7:00 PM with musical activities. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Concert runs September 18–20 at Powell Hall, with the orchestra performing the score live under the film. Disney On Ice presents “Find Your Hero” at Chaifetz Arena from September 25 to 27.
Which Emerging Artists Are Playing St. Louis In September 2026?
Three artists OnesToWatch has championed appear on the calendar. Judah & the Lion headline The Pageant on September 22 on The Boys Are Back Tour, bringing a folk-meets-indie-rock set with a strong live reputation. Ripe headline Delmar Hall on September 27 on the Play the Game Fall Tour 2026, showcasing their seven-piece funk-soul sound in an intimate space. Mac Ayres opens for Teddy Swims at Enterprise Center on September 23 and continues to build a following around his bedroom-funk recordings. Beyond those three, The Midnight on September 27 at The Pageant and Citizen on September 28 at The Hawthorn represent strong emerging-to-established acts at the club level.