Grand Center, The District

The Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre

Powell Hall

Powell Hall

SHeldon Concert Hall

SHeldon Concert Hall

Jazz at the Bistro

Jazz at the Bistro

CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts
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Located in the heart of St. Louis, Grand Center hosts more than 1500 cultural events annually.  With 12,000 theater seats and 12 museums and galleries within four blocks, Grand Center is a destination for more than 1.5 million people who visit each year.  From Broadway musicals to jazz clubs, contemporary art to cabaret shows, a symphony to a circus, films to festivals, and much more, this premier arts district has something for everyone. An eclectic choice of restaurants, a variety of housing and education options further enhances the vitality of this cosmopolitan neighborhood.

From the traditional to the experimental, from around the corner and around the world, Grand Center brings the finest in art, dance, music and theater to the people of St. Louis and the Midwest region.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay

For a listing of hotels within the District and near the District.

Live Here

Live Here

For a listing of places to live in the district.

Dine Here

Dine Here

For a listing of restaurants in and around the district.

FAQ

What is Grand Center?

Grand Center is the arts and entertainment district located in the center of St. Louis. Grand Center is home to dozens of arts organizations, museums, galleries, theaters and concert halls that demonstrate the depth and diversity of the city’s cultural life. Grand Center’s artistic renaissance began with the restoration of Powell Hall, home to the St. Louis Symphony, in 1968 and the Fabulous Fox Theatre in 1982. Today the district hosts more than 1,500 cultural events each year. 

Where is Grand Center?

The Grand Center district is conveniently located in Midtown St. Louis.  The boundaries of the district run along Grand from Lindell to Delmar and from Vandeventer to the west and Josephine Baker to the east. The heart of the district is located at Grand and Washington, next to the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

How do I get to Grand Center?

Visit the Maps and Parking page for more information.

Where can I park?

Visit the Maps and Parking page for more information.



How do I purchase tickets?

Most of the larger performance venues and concert halls located in the district (e.g.  Powell Hall, Fabulous Fox Theatre), manage their own box offices. Most of the smaller venues (e.g. the Grandel Theatre or the Kranzberg Arts Center) do not have a dedicated box office; rather each individual organization who performs in that venue manages their own ticket sales.  Visit the Tickets and Box Office Information page for a complete list of box offices and ticket information.

What restaurants are in the area?

The Grand Center neighborhood is home to many restaurants which offer a variety of cuisines. From cafes to grills, bistros to diners, breakfast to after-theater dinner, there is a culinary option waiting to fit everyone’s palate. For a complete list of restaurants visit the Where to Dine page.

The Next Three Days in Grand Center

Wednesday, February 22

West Side Story
Fabulous Fox Theatre

Reflections of the Buddha
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

Christodoulos Panayiotou
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Figure Studies: Recent Representational Works on Paper
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work"
Bruno David Gallery

Studio Design: Contemporary Furniture
Craft Alliance in the Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries

David Burns Smith: The Longshot
The PSTL Gallery

Liquid Terrain: 20 Years of Works on Paper by Eva Lundsager
Sheldon Art Galleries

The Beat Goes On: Instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection
Sheldon Art Galleries

Edge of Darkness: Photographs by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons
Sheldon Art Galleries

Made in the Shade: Paul Rudolph's Florida Houses Revisited
Sheldon Art Galleries

Art by Children of Artists
Sheldon Art Galleries

Northern Haiti: Human Landscape- Photographs by Patti Gabriel
Sheldon Art Galleries

Thursday, February 23

West Side Story
Fabulous Fox Theatre

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Grandel Theatre

West Side Story
Fabulous Fox Theatre

The Maids
Kranzberg Arts Center Blackbox

Reflections of the Buddha
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

Christodoulos Panayiotou
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Figure Studies: Recent Representational Works on Paper
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work"
Bruno David Gallery

Studio Design: Contemporary Furniture
Craft Alliance in the Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries

David Burns Smith: The Longshot
The PSTL Gallery

Liquid Terrain: 20 Years of Works on Paper by Eva Lundsager
Sheldon Art Galleries

The Beat Goes On: Instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection
Sheldon Art Galleries

Edge of Darkness: Photographs by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons
Sheldon Art Galleries

Made in the Shade: Paul Rudolph's Florida Houses Revisited
Sheldon Art Galleries

Art by Children of Artists
Sheldon Art Galleries

Northern Haiti: Human Landscape- Photographs by Patti Gabriel
Sheldon Art Galleries

Friday, February 24

Breakfast with the Curator
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Byron Stripling
Jazz at the Bistro

West Side Story
Fabulous Fox Theatre

Brahms 4
Powell Hall

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Grandel Theatre

The Maids
Kranzberg Arts Center Blackbox

Byron Stripling
Jazz at the Bistro

Reflections of the Buddha
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

Christodoulos Panayiotou
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Figure Studies: Recent Representational Works on Paper
CAM / Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

Judy Pfaff: "Recent Work"
Bruno David Gallery

Studio Design: Contemporary Furniture
Craft Alliance in the Kranzberg Arts Center Galleries

David Burns Smith: The Longshot
The PSTL Gallery

Liquid Terrain: 20 Years of Works on Paper by Eva Lundsager
Sheldon Art Galleries

The Beat Goes On: Instruments from the Hartenberger World Music Collection
Sheldon Art Galleries

Edge of Darkness: Photographs by Steve Giovinco and Tim Simmons
Sheldon Art Galleries

Made in the Shade: Paul Rudolph's Florida Houses Revisited
Sheldon Art Galleries

Art by Children of Artists
Sheldon Art Galleries

Northern Haiti: Human Landscape- Photographs by Patti Gabriel
Sheldon Art Galleries

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