As colder weather blows in, it’s getting harder to find things to get you out of your dorm.
Outside of the festivities that usually come in November, St. Louis prepared some events that will not make Thanksgiving the only day to look forward to.
From concerts to festivals, here is a list of events coming to the St. Louis area Nov. 2023.
• Nessa Barrett
Nov. 1 at 8 p.m. at The Pageant
6161 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Nessa Barrett will perform for the STL leg of her tour, with May A. as an opening act.
• Metallica: M72 WORLD TOUR
Nov. 3 and Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at Enterprise Center
1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO
Metallica is performing for their 72 Seasons tour. They will perform two unique sets on two different nights with two opening acts for each night. Friday night openers are Pantera and Mammoth WVH. Sunday night Openers are Five Finger Death Punch and Ice Nine Kills.
• Come From Away
Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at The Fabulous Fox
527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO
Broadway’s Come Far Away is a Best Musical winner all across North America. This New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them.
• St. Louis Veteran’s Day Parade
Nov. 4 at 10:30 a.m. at the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum
1315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO
On behalf of the Soldiers Memorial Military Museum (operated by the Missouri Historical Society) and St. Louis City, the Veterans Day Observance Planning Committee invites you to the Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance in downtown St. Louis. It will be followed immediately by a ceremony on the south steps of the Soldiers Memorial, featuring a keynote speaker, POW/MIA ceremony, and concert.
• Derek Hough – Symphony Of Dance
Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Stifel Theatre
1400 Market St, St. Louis, MO
For the first time in four years, the incomparable Derek Hough brings you a new Spectacular Symphony Of Dance. With electrifying music, awe-inspiring dance, and nonstop entertainment. Derek Hough is the perfect way to experience the beauty and power of music and dance.
• Flyover Comedy Festival 2023
Nov. 9 to 11 in The Grove Area
4199 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO
Flyover Comedy Festival, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is an annual comedy invasion of Saint Louis, featuring various stand-up comedy showcases, improv workshops and performances, sketch and storytelling shows, and more. All events are to showcase local and national comedic talent in the city of St. Louis.
• Lil Darkie and the Collapse of Modern Society
Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Pop’s NightClub & Concert Venue
1403 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL
Mike Judy Presents Lil Darkie and the Collapse of Modern Society. Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Doors open at 6:30 pm and the show starts at 7:30 pm. General Admission for all ages is between $30 and $49.50.
• STL Mystic Fair
Nov. 17 – 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Nov. 18 – 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Nov. 19 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Machinists Hall Inc
12365 Saint Charles Rock Road Bridgeton, MO 63044
$8 for a one-day pass, $15 for a two-day pass, and $20 for a full-day pass
This is a full three-day event featuring any and everything spiritual and metaphysical! Hourly Workshops are free with daily admission. Tarot, Angel Communicators, Mediums, Psychics, and Astrologists! You will find Crystals, Witchy Swag, Herbs, Spiritual Items, Jewelry & more! There will be Vegan Wine, Food, and treats by Kinnect Wellness Center (Sunni’s Holistic Delights)
• TINA – The Tina Turner Musical
Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at The Fabulous Fox
527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO
An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. See this beautiful musical tale of a magnificent woman and her life at the Fabulous Fox.
• St. Louis Festival of Lights
Nov. 18 at 12 p.m.
Aloe Plaza, St. Louis, MO
Join in on the fun at this family-friendly and free event in Kiener Plaza while enjoying local holiday-themed talent performances, vendor booths, and exhibits, photo ops with mascots, including Fredbird, real live reindeer, and a magical fireworks finale.
• Rod Wave – Nostalgia Tour
Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 12 a.m. at Enterprise Center
1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO
Rod Wave brings the Nostalgia Tour to Enterprise Center in St. Louis on November 19 with special guests Toosii and G Herbo.
• R&B Groove Thang
Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Stifel Theatre
1400 Market St, St. Louis, MO
R&B Groove Thang featuring Stephanie Mills, El DeBarge, After 7, and Evelyn “Champagne” King comes to Stifel Theatre on November 25. Come celebrate R&B for a night with music.
• The Nutcracker
Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center
1 Touhill Cir, St. Louis, MO
Gen Horiuchi’s The Nutcracker has become the region’s most popular holiday production. Year after year, thousands of children, teens, and adults, mark their calendars for the spectacle on stage. Get tickets to witness this timeless Christmas story.
• Pierce the Veil: The Jaws of Life Tour
Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at The Factory
17105 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO
Go see Pierce the Veil performing at The Factory in Chesterfield. Special guests include L.S. Dunes, Dayseeker, and Destroy Boys. The Jaws of Life is Pierce The Veil at its most raw, crackling with urgency and immediacy.
• Dirty Dancing in Concert
Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. at Enterprise Center
1401 Clark Ave, St. Louis, MO
Join us for Dirty Dancing in Concert, the classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience, coming to Stifel Theatre on Nov. 30. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a full-size cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs.
• Twas the Night Before by Cirque du Soleil
Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. at The Fabulous Fox
527 N Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO
If you’ve attended a Cirque Du Soleil Twas The Night Before event before, you know the excitement and energy of the crowd makes for a truly unforgettable experience. Join them at The Fabulous Fox this year on the night before December arrives.
