Mannie Fresh and Juvenile (Still 400 Podcast); Murphy Lee and Kyjuan; and dozens of St Louis leaders to take the mic for MATI’s free thought leadership conference. Plus, MATI expands beyond five main stages with Latinx Arts Network Barrio, Delux presents Mannie Fresh DJ set, Brothers Lazaroff album release party, The Soul of St Louis legends concert, and a free, multi-stage community block party.

MATI Festival and Conference announces 2026 artist lineup. The 6th annual music festival, July 17-19 in Grand Center Arts District features 100+ performances and presentations, including Wyclef Jean, Killer Mike, Zapp featuring Tuxedo, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, Destin Conrad, Moonchild, LA LOM and a special Thursday night kickoff concert at The Fabulous Fox with Jon Batiste

Save the date. MATI returns July 17-19, 2026, with five main stages, including The Fabulous Fox Theatre, The Sovereign, The Big Top, Jazz St. Louis, and Sophie’s Artist Lounge. MATI is taking full advantage of Grand Center Arts District’s world-class music and art infrastructure to deliver a fully walkable indoor-outdoor summer festival experience.

The 5th annual MATI festival, September 12-14 in Grand Center Arts District, features 100+ performances and presentation across 19 stages and venues, including Common and Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul and Branford Marsalis

The 5th annual MATI festival, September 12-14 in Grand Center Arts District, features 100+ performances and presentation across 15 stages and venues, including Common and Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul and Branford Marsalis

The 5th annual MATI festival, September 12-14 in Grand Center Arts District, features 100+ performances and presentation across 15 stages and venues, including Common and Pete Rock, Patti LaBelle, Lucky Daye, Leon Thomas, De La Soul and Branford Marsalis