The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars. Pack a picnic and enjoy the beauty of the Garden in the summertime as you listen to an eclectic rotation of artists. Glass is not allowed in the Garden.
Free admission begins at 5 p.m. No advance tickets or reservations are required. Enter through the Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center at the Garden's entrance.
Music begins at 7 p.m. Last entry is at 8:15 p.m.
The 2025 Whitaker Music Festival is held on Wednesdays, May 28 - July 30.
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