The Michiana area is gearing up for summer concert events, but don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Some concerts are free unless otherwise stated. Concerts for the week of April 27–May 3, 2026.
GOSHEN
April 29: Folk band Loose Associates performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.
May 2: Paul Erdman will play a Midwestern mash-up of blues, country and rock from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.
May 3: Goshen Brewing Company brings Jack Byron back to the Beer Hall to play Americana tunes. He will be performing from 5 to 7 p.m. at 315 W. Washington St.
NEW BUFFALO
April 30 to May 3: Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road.
• Kankakee Grille — April 30, 6 p.m. The Distance; May 1, 10 p.m. Blammo; May 2, 10 p.m. PS Dump Your Boyfriend; May 3, 5 p.m. Imphormal.
• C Bar — May 1, 9 p.m. JellieFish Productions; May 2, 9 p.m. DJ Fury.
May 2: Melissa Etheridge will perform at the Silver Creek Event Center, Four Winds Casino Resort, 11111 Wilson Road, at 9 p.m. Purchase tickets at fourwindscasino.com/newbuffalo/entertainment/event-center/.
SHIPSHEWANA
April 30: The Isaacs will bring their distinct harmonies and sound to the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana, at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $54.95-$19.95.
April 30 to Oct. 2: America’s 250th – Our Nation’s Celebration will be an unforgettable evening of experiencing beloved songs and stories of America. Blue Gate Music Hall, 175 N. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Check online for dates and times. Tickets $29.95 plus fees at thebluegate.com.
May 1: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band – Ledbetter Heights Anniversary Tour, 7:30 p.m. at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $94.95-$39.95.
May 2: The Beat Goes On – Cher, 7:30 p.m. at Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., Shipshewana. This is a theatrical concert experience that re-creates Cher’s live music, iconic look and commanding stage presence in a tribute starring Lisa McClowry as Cher. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $49.95-$19.95.
SOUTH BEND
April 30 to May 3: Four Winds Casino South Bend, 3000 Prairie Ave.
• Kankakee Grille — April 30, 6 p.m. Nicholas Kazonis; May 1, 6 p.m. The Distance; May 2, 6 p.m. Jason Curtis; May 3, 5 p.m. Dan Geib.
• C Bar — May 1, 8 p.m. Pablo’s Great Revenge Trio; May 3, 5 p.m. Marta Koonce.
• Copper Rock Bar — May 1, 6:30 p.m. Donald Neale; May 2, 6:30 p.m. Kevin Fort.
May 1: One Last Night: Notre Dame Student Band Showcase at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd., South Bend. Check out these student rock bands before school’s out: Girl Next Door, EllaKate & MUG at 9 p.m. Must be 18. Tickets: $14.33; stockroomeast.com.
ST. JOSEPH
May 2: With soulful lead vocals, family harmony and solid musicianship The Schrock Bros. Band & Madcat Ruth will appear at Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets in advance are $25-$15; $20 general admission at the door. Free admission for children 12 and younger; ticketstripe.com/schrock.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What concerts are happening in South Bend area from April 27 to May 3?
Reporting by Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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