Wilco | August 17
Belleville native sons Wilco class up the rock show experience with a concert at the Fox, with Kurt Vile and the Violators in tow. Fox Theatre, 527 N. Grand, fabulousfox.com.
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Paul McCartney at Busch Stadium | August 13
This doesn’t happen every day, or even every half-century: Paul McCartney plays a three-hour show as part of his One on One Tour, on the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ performance at the old Busch Stadium. Busch Stadium, cardinals.com/mccartney.
Gwen Stefani | August 10
The No Doubt front woman brings her This is What it Feels Like Tour to town with rapper (and former collaborator) Eve. Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre, 14141 Riverport, thehollywoodcasinoamphitheatre.com.
Missouri State Fair | August 11–21
Where can you see giant pumpkins, live horse whispering, and a concert by Lady Antebellum in one day? The Missouri State Fair, that’s where. 2503 W. 16th, Sedalia, mostatefair.com.
Festival of Nations | August 27
In St. Louis, it’s the ultimate end-of-summer fest: The International Institute’s Festival of Nations, where you can take in dance, music, and food from all over the world. Tower Grove Park, festivalofnationsstl.org.
Trike Riot | August 20
Three wheels good? Definitely so at Trike Riot, where grownups complete a 5K race on adult-size versions of every toddler’s favorite conveyance. Chesterfield Amphitheatre, 631 Veterans Plaza, trikeriot.com.
St. Lou Fringe | August 19–27
St. Lou Fringe celebrates its fifth year, culminating with the two-week Fringe Fest; this year, they’ll be adding venues, as well as “microtheater” for audiences of 13 or fewer people. Grand Center, various venues, stlfringe.com.
Festival of the Little Hills | August 19–21
Crafts, kettle corn, live bluegrass: It’s all part of the summer tradition known as Festival of the Little Hills in historic St. Charles.. Downtown St. Charles, festivalofthelittlehills.com.
Lake Street Dive at The Pageant | August 4
The Boston band Lake Street Dive is known for its vintage street style, but its well-honed retro sound, including on its new record Side Pony, is what really sets it apart. Aoife O’Donovan opens. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar, thepageant.com.
Rise Up Festival | August 20
The Original Wailers headline the Rise Up Festival; there’s also a full schedule of live bands, a kids’ area, and booths selling the wares of local artists, crafters, and restaurants. 2 p.m. Downtown St. Louis, 1627 Washington, risestl.org.
