Last Updated on August 8, 2025 by WWTR
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers and Adam Wainwright are among more than 30 acts performing Sept. 6-7 as part of NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway.
ST. LOUIS, MO and MADISON, IL. (Aug. 8, 2025) — Country star Jon Pardi and rising country star Ella Langley will headline the fourth annual Confluence Music Festival when it returns to the St. Louis region Sept. 6-7 as part of NASCAR Weekend at World Wide Technology Raceway.
Pardi and Langley join Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers for the Enjoy Illinois 300 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race on Sunday, Sept. 7. They will be joined on multiple stages by more than 30 national and local acts including Saturday, Sept. 6, headliners Adam Wainwright and Tim Dugger, who will perform after the NASCAR Xfinity Series 200 mile event.
Pardi, a California native and 2017 ACM New Male Vocalist of the Year, has earned multiple No. 1 hits with his blend of traditional country and modern edge. His chart-toppers include the multi-platinum “Dirt on My Boots,” platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Heartache Medication.” A celebrated performer and producer, Pardi has also been recognized for bringing neotraditional country back to the forefront of the genre.
Langley, an Alabama-born rising star, is quickly making her mark on country music with a gritty sound and unapologetic songwriting. Her debut EP, Excuse the Mess, showcases viral hits including “That’s Why We Fight” and “Country Boy’s Dream Girl.” Langley has toured with heavy-hitters such as Koe Wetzel and Parker McCollum, earning acclaim for her powerhouse vocals and bold stage presence.Confluence Music Festival acts from across the region include Blackwater Acoustic, Cardboard Dale, DJ Big D, DJ Mahf, DJ Mo Samba, Drawl STL, Dr. Zhivegas, Ethan Carl, Jeremiah Johnson, Lamar Harris, Malena Smith, Mark Perkins, Red and Black Brass Band, Standing on Pluto, St. Boogie Brass Band, The Charlie Berry Project and more.
The Confluence Music Festival is a showcase of innovation, talent and live entertainment. The festival attracts fans from across the country in welcoming NASCAR, the premiere form of motorsports in the United States, to WWTR.
“Thanks to the vision and generosity of Dave Steward, the Steward Family Foundation and World Wide Technology, the raceway is delivering an incredible lineup of world-class music to accompany the on-track excitement of the NASCAR weekend,” said WWTR Owner & CEO Curtis Francois. “Throughout the sports and entertainment industry, the Confluence Festival is known as the innovative intersection of music and motorsports.”
The Confluence Music Festival concerts are free with admission to the daily NASCAR racing activities. In addition to the racing and music, the event weekend features interactive entertainment displays, a STEM education showcase, car displays, autograph sessions, and live interviews with NASCAR drivers and St. Louis-area sports legends.
Saturday’s racing schedule includes NASCAR Cup Series practice and qualifying and features the first appearance by the NASCAR Xfinity Series in the St. Louis area since 2010. The 160-lap, 200-mile Xfinity race is the final regular-season event and serves as the final opportunity for drivers in that series to secure a spot in the 2025 playoffs.
Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series Enjoy Illinois 300 race marks the first time the 1.25-mile Madison, Ill., oval has hosted a race in the NASCAR Championship playoffs. The 240-lap, 300-mile event will be the second race of the 10-race postseason championship chase.
Nearly 75,000 fans from 48 states, four Canadian provinces and more than 30 countries attended the festival and race in 2024.
Confluence Music Festival upgrade packages include Gateway Garage/Fan Zone access that includes front-of-stage viewing for Sunday’s prerace driver introductions, celebrity red carpet walk and Ella Langley concert. Adult Sunday ticket packages start at just $75.
“This year’s festival will continue the tradition of featuring the hottest national acts and local favorites of all genres for an unforgettable celebration throughout this race weekend,” said Kwofe Coleman, executive producer for the festival. Coleman also is president & CEO of The Muny, which supports production of Confluence Music Festival. “From the Sept. 5 kickoff ‘Runway to Raceway’ private event with Neiman Marcus through the closing concert on Sunday night, Confluence Festival will realize the mission of connecting people through music, racing and culture. We are grateful to Dave Steward, World Wide Technology, the Steward Family Foundation and all of our sponsors for investing in this vision and making this one-of-a-kind weekend possible.”
More Confluence Music Festival entertainment acts and a schedule with performance times will be announced.
For tickets and more information, call World Wide Technology Raceway at (618) 215-8888, visit WWTRaceway.com, or follow @WWTRaceway and @ConfluenceMusicFestival on social media.
Find Confluence Music Festival logos and promotional images here.
About World Wide Technology Raceway
World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR) is the home of NASCAR, INDYCAR and NHRA racing in St. Louis’ Metro East region. Located just five minutes from downtown St. Louis and covering 700 acres, WWTR is the largest outdoor entertainment facility in the area. WWTR’s facilities include a 1.25-mile superspeedway; 1/4-mile drag strip; 2.0-mile road course; the Gateway Kartplex state-of-the-art karting facility; and the adjacent Gateway National Golf Links. WWTR and Owner & CEO Curtis Francois have been recognized with several awards, including: 2023 St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame induction; 2023 Innovation in Philanthropy Award by the St. Louis Business Journal; 2022 Explore St. Louis Hospitality Hero Recognition; 2022 Best in Show and Best Event & Festival from the Illinois Governor’s Conference on Tourism; 2021 Comcast Community Champion of the Year; 2021 Jack Buck Award; 2020 NASCAR Drive for Diversity Track Award; 2018 Innovator Award from the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission; 2017 Outstanding Facility of the Year Award from the Race Track Business Conference; and the 2017 Spirit of St. Louis Award from the St. Louis Attractions Association. Our mission: We are committed to making a difference in our community, while providing first-class entertainment and memories that last a lifetime.
About The Muny
Now in its 107th season in St. Louis, The Muny — the recipient of the 2025 Regional Theatre Tony Award — is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to producing exceptional musical theatre that is accessible to all, continuing its remarkable tradition in Forest Park. As the nation’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, The Muny welcomes more than 300,000 patrons each summer for seven world-class productions under the stars. Learn more at muny.org, and follow along at facebook.com/munytheatre,instagram.com/themuny and youtube.com/themunytv .
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Buschhorn | Public Relations & Media Manager | 314.517.5125 | pbuschhorn@wwtraceway.com
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