Beat the Heat: The Ultimate Music at the Intersection 2026 Cool-Down Spot (Plus a Massive Ticket Giveaway!)
Are you ready to catch the vibe at Music at the Intersection 2026? This July 17–19, the Grand Center Arts District is going to be electric with incredible music, soulful sounds, and unforgettable energy.
But let’s be completely honest for a second: St. Louis summers do not play around. Between dancing from set to set and walking through the festival grounds, you are going to need a serious intermission to escape the midday heat, rest your feet, and recharge.
Look no further. The Fountain on Locust is stepping up as your official festival oasis and the ultimate cool-down spot near Music at the Intersection.
We are located right around the corner in Midtown Alley, and we have exactly what you need to survive and thrive during festival weekend: crisp, ice-cold air conditioning, scratch-made comfort food, and an exclusive, limited-edition MATI collaboration menu designed entirely to lower your temperature.
Our MATI menu runs 7/1-7/19!
On the Setlist: The Fountain’s MATI Collaboration Menu
Ryan and our talented bar team have put together a refreshing, vibrant selection of festival-inspired sips and treats to keep you inspired all weekend long. Take a look at the exclusive lineup:
Rhapsody in Violet: A stunning, soulful escape from the heat featuring McQueen and the Violet Fog hibiscus and berry gin, topped with housemade lemonade and crisp soda water.
Island Breeze Mocktail: 🍍🥥 The perfect zero-proof tropical getaway. This piña colada-inspired mocktail is shaken with fresh lemon, lime, and pineapple juices, blended with rich cream of coconut, and topped with ginger ale for a refreshing, fizzy finish.
Raspberry Lemondrop Ice Cream Martini: A decadent summer sorbet martini built with our legendary Lemon Sorbet, scratch-made raspberry sauce, limoncello, and vodka. It’s a tart, frozen treat with a beautiful boozy backbone!
Pair any of these with our award-winning soups, salads, and signature sandwiches for the perfect pre-show lunch or late-night fuel up.
THE BIG GIVEAWAY: Win Tickets to MATI 2026 & Dinner on Us!
To celebrate this incredible weekend of music and community, we are throwing a massive giveaway! We want to send you and your favorite festival buddy to the show in style.
We are giving away two packages, and each winner will receive:
A Pair of Tickets (2) to Music at the Intersection 2026
A $50 Fountain on Locust Gift Card (Perfect for loading up on ice cream martinis and fuel before you hit the festival!)
How to Enter:
1) Fill out the form below.
2) Head over to Instagram and follow @FountainSTL and @MATIStLouis
We’ll be reaching out to winners on July 13th with the good news! By entering to win, you consent to be receive marketing from MATI & The Fountain on Locust.
Plan Your Festival Weekend
Don't get stuck waiting in massive lines for standard festival food in the St. Louis heat. Come soak up our ice-cold AC, and celebrate BOTH MATI and National Ice Cream Day Weekend in style, and treat your palate to something truly special before you head to the stages.
A quick heads-up on how to grab a table: Because we want to keep things fast, flexible, and fair for everyone traveling to and from the festival grounds, we do not take reservations on the weekends. We operate entirely on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis!
If we happen to have a short wait when you arrive, don't sweat it. Our team will get you right onto our digital waitlist, and you can stretch your legs in Midtown Alley or hang out at the bar with a Rhapsody in Violet in hand. We turn tables quickly, and we promise the air conditioning, the festival vibes, and that Raspberry Lemondrop Martini are well worth the short wait.
Whether you need a vibrant prelude to a day of dancing or a much-needed cooling intermission, we can’t wait to welcome you under the murals for the ultimate summer weekend!
