Esperanza Spalding live in St. Louis

Experience Esperanza Spalding live on August 30th

Esperanza Spalding will perform at City Winery St. Louis on August 30, 2026. Spalding is a Grammy Award-winning bassist, vocalist, and composer whose music blends jazz, soul, funk, and Brazilian influences. Her work is characterized by complex harmonies, sophisticated arrangements, and lyrical exploration of themes relating to identity and spirituality. She gained prominence after winning the 2011 Grammy Award for Best New Artist – the first bassist to receive the honor. Throughout her career, Spalding has released numerous critically acclaimed albums and consistently pushes boundaries within contemporary jazz.

City Winery St. Louis is located in the Delmar Loop entertainment district. Opened in 2016, it functions as both a working winery producing small-batch wines and a live music venue. The space features a main concert hall with a capacity of approximately 250 standing or 450 seated guests, alongside a restaurant and bar area. City Winery operates multiple locations across the United States, all maintaining a similar dual concept of wine production and live performance spaces designed to offer an intimate concert experience. The St. Louis location frequently hosts national and regional touring acts spanning various genres.