Out-of-Town Visitor Guide

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Welcome to St. Louis! We’ve put together this guide to help you make the most of your trip. From travel tips to local attractions, here’s everything you need to know…

For out-of-town visitors, OTSL’s Compose Your Own Subscription is the perfect way to experience as much opera as possible during your stay during our Festival Season (May 24–June 29, 2025). This flexible option allows you to choose the performances and dates that best fit your travel schedule, ensuring you don’t miss any of the season’s highlights. Whether you’re here for a weekend or an extended trip, you can create a custom lineup of shows that works for you. It’s the ultimate way to enjoy the magic of opera while maximizing your time in St. Louis.

Compose Your Own Season Subscription

To learn about all upcoming events and productions, including the New Works Collective, click below.

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Getting Here

All festival season performances take place in the Virginia Jackson Browning Theatre at the Loretto-Hilton Center (130 Edgar Road, 63119).

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By Air: St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) is the city’s main airport, located approximately 20 minutes from OTSL. Most major airlines offer frequent flights to STL.

By Train: Amtrak serves St. Louis at the Gateway Station, which is about 25 minutes from OTSL.

By Car: The Loretto-Hilton Center (130 Edgar Road, 63119) is easily accessible via I-44 and I-64, with straightforward routes leading to its Webster Groves location.

Transportation Around St. Louis

MetroLink: St. Louis’s light rail system connects the airport, downtown, and other key areas.
Rideshare: Uber and Lyft are widely available.
Rental Cars: Recommended if you plan to explore beyond the city.

Local Attractions

Arts & Culture

Saint Louis has a thriving art community, and is home is home to:

World Chess Hall of Fame (free admission)
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra
Kemper Art Museum (free admission)

Forest Park

One of the largest urban parks in the U.S., Forest Park is home to:

Saint Louis Science Center (free admission)
The Missouri History Museum (free admission)
The Saint Louis Zoo (free admission)
The Saint Louis Art Museum (free admission)
The Muny, America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre

Gateway Arch

No visit to St. Louis is complete without seeing this iconic landmark. Take a tram ride to the top for breathtaking views of the city.

Contact Information

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Call Us: (314) 961-0644
Email Us: boxoffice@opera-stl.org
Download our App: bit.ly/otslapp

We can’t wait to welcome you to Opera Theatre of Saint Louis! Enjoy your stay and let us know if there’s anything we can do to make your visit unforgettable.