The Festival of Nations

Festival of Nations brings an energy you can’t find anywhere else! Ignite your senses with cuisine and drinks from around the world, dance to music spanning genres, shop global arts and goods, and do it all with purpose.

Produced annually by the International Institute of St. Louis, Festival of Nations is the region's largest multicultural event. Originating in 1934, the two-day festival is open to the public, attended by over 100,000 people, and features the traditions, flavors, sounds and art of more than 80 nations.

When people from different cultures gather to share music, food, art, and traditions, we get to know each other on a deeper and more personal level. We create a spirit of unity where every culture is seen as unique and special, and no culture is truly foreign.

Together, we'll highlight the vibrancy of multiculturalism, celebrate our unique identities, and create community impact, cultivating a more prosperous region for all. The world meets in St. Louis!

Lineup:

Alma de México
Mexican at Global Artist Stage

Almas Del Ritmo Dance
Afro-Latino at Global Artist Stage

Arionne
African American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Ballet Folklorico Ollin
Mexican at Global Artist Stage

Better Family Life's KYPE
African at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Beyond Measure Dance Theater
African at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Brooklyn Saint
African American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Canaan Wellspring
Palestinian at Global Artist Stage

Chaz45
American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Chris Stephens
Multicultural at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Common Hymnal
Multicultural at Global Artist StageCommunity Performance Ensemble
African at Global Artist Stage

Crucial Rootz
Caribbean at Cultural Crossroads Stage

David Gomez y Los Diablos
Panamanian at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Debsuta Roy
Indian at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Dizzy Atmosphere
French at Cultural Crossroads Stage

DjK
Indian at Global Artist Stage

Eldraco & Free Nation
African American at Global Artist Stage

Elsie Parker & The Poor People of Paris
French at Global Artist Stage

Indian Folk Dance Group
Indian at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Institute of Tamil Performing Arts
Indian at Global Artist Stage

Jackpot Hitz
African American at Global Artist Stage

Jamie McGeechan
Scottish at Cultural Crossroads Stage

JonCarlos & Gabriella
Caribbean at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Kanji Mbugua
Kenyan at Global Artist Stage

Lamar Harris
African American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Li Statler
Chinese at Global Artist Stage

Linda Diaz with Domenica Coka
Afro-Latino at Global Artist Stage

Lisa Ramey
African American at Global Artist Stage

Mai Lee
Vietnamese at Global Artist Stage

Mali Music
African American at Global Artist Stage

Mannywellz
Nigerian at Global Artist Stage

Manos Pan America
Latino at Cultural Crossroads Stage

NAXÖ & Noori
Egyptian + Bangladeshi at Global Artist Stage

Naledi
South African at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Orchestra Gold
Malian at Global Artist Stage

Paige Alyssa
African American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Philippine Art Foundation
Filipino at Global Artist Stage

Red and Black Brass Band
Multicultural at Global Artist Stage

Royce Lovett
Afro-Caribbean at Global Artist Stage

Skamasala
American at Cultural Crossroads Stage

Soorya Performing Arts
Indian at Global Artist Stage

St. Louis Cultural Flamenco Society
Spanish at Cultural Crossroads Stage

St. Louis Irish Arts
Irish at Global Artist Stage

St. Louis Modern Chinese School
Chinese at Global Artist Stage

Sumak Kamari
Ecuadorian at Cultural Crossroads Stage

The Art of Jas
African American at Global Artist Stage

Tropical Mood
Multicultural at Cultural Crossroads Stage