The Big Top

The Big Top is a large, distinctive event venue in St. Louis' Grand Center Arts District, available to organisers looking for an unusual setting for a celebration, reception or live production. Its Italian-made main tent provides a spacious, adaptable environment, with capacity configurations suited to seated events and larger standing receptions. A separate VIP tent and concessions tent add useful options for guest hospitality and event catering.

The venue is used for a broad range of occasions, including galas, fundraisers, corporate gatherings, fashion shows, concerts and theatre productions. It is also home to Circus Flora. Availability is seasonal, generally running from spring into autumn, so organisers should check dates and arrangements with the venue team when planning.

The Big Top offers event infrastructure designed to support productions as well as social occasions. Facilities include a stage, sound and lighting equipment, rigging, power, Wi-Fi, indoor toilets, green rooms and a production office. A venue manager and security are among the listed provisions, while heating and air conditioning can be arranged for an additional charge. Tables and chairs are not included as standard, so planners can discuss their layout and equipment requirements when making an enquiry.

Organisers can contact the Kranzberg Arts Foundation's special events team to discuss the event date, format, attendance and venue details. Parking is available in the surrounding area, with street parking and nearby garages serving the district. As a venue operated by a non-profit arts foundation, events held here also contribute to the foundation's support for arts and culture in St. Louis.