The South Bend area summer concert events are beginning to wind down, so don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Some concerts are free unless otherwise stated.
And don’t forget to check out The Tribune’s annual festival guide and its roundup of summer theater productions.
Concerts for the week of Aug. 24 – 30, 2026:
BARODA
Aug. 29: Jammin’ in the Vineyard with Frankly Good Music from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Eddie Andersen Band from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cover charge of $5, 21+. Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road; roundbarn.com.
Aug. 30: Jammin’ in the Vineyard with Shelby Lentz from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cover charge of $5, 21+. Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road; roundbarn.com.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
Aug. 28: Live Music Fridays at Lemon Creek is an outdoor event with specials and food trucks and a performance by Barley Priest from 5 to 8 p.m. Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road; lemoncreekwinery.com.
Aug. 30: Unwind in the Vines with Sammy Listro from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. Bring a picnic and enjoy a bottle of wine. Outside food is allowed, no outside alcohol, all coolers will be checked. Free admission, family- and dog-friendly; domaineberrien.com.
BRIDGMAN
Aug. 30: The Weko Beach Summer Concert series presents Blue Shoes from 7 to 9 p.m. Parking is $15. Weko Beach, 5301 Lake St.; Bridgman.org/calendar.
BUCHANAN
Aug. 24: Music Mondays brings Terri Ann & Robert Rolfe Feddersen from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to River Saint Joe, 15475 Walton Road. Weather permitting; riversaintjoe.com.
Aug. 29: Ross Failla will perform at Vibes in the Vines from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tabor Hill Winery, 185 Mount Tabor Road.
Aug. 30: Abbie Thomas will perform at Vibes in the Vines from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tabor Hill Winery, 185 Mount Tabor Road.
CASSOPOLIS
Aug. 28: Whiskey Retreat will perform at the COA Summer Concert Series at 7 p.m. Food trucks available from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. COA Lowe Center’s Pavilion, 60525 Decatur Road, Cassopolis.
COLOMA
Aug. 29: Filkins Vineyards, 6991 Ryno Road, presents My Weekend Crush Band from 3 to 6 p.m. Patriot Food Truck will be onsite from noon to 6 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. This is a free event, but make a reservation at filkinsvineyards.com.
ELKHART
Aug. 26: Elkhart Parks and Recreation and The Lerner Theatre offer the concert series Art Walk After Hours on Central Green in Downtown Elkhart. This month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Go 2 Eleven brings indie rock plus classics from the 1980s, 1990s and beyond. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to this free concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors.
Aug. 28: The Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St., offers its Curbside Concert with Duke Tumatoe beginning at 6 p.m. Ring in America 250. Concerts are free and food and beverages are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Aug. 29: Coffee on the Piazza presents Natalie Gaza from 10 a.m. to noon. Complimentary coffee. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, no coolers or outside food/beverages. Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave.; ruthmere.org.
Aug. 29: Enjoy Boyz II Men and The Jacksons at Celebration Under the Stars at 7 p.m. on Central Green, 300 S. Main St. Sponsored by the city of Elkhart and The Lerner Theatre. The concert is free. Go to thelerner.com for information to make the evening safe, smooth and unforgettable.
GOSHEN
Aug. 26: Tumbleweed Jumpers with special guest Shark Sugar will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. on the lawn stage at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.; goshenbrewing.com.
LAPORTE
Aug. 26: Cripple Creek will perform at 7 p.m. CT at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park, Truesdell Avenue, as part of 2026 Arts in the Park. Concessions available, food trucks, picnics and coolers welcome; artsintheparklaporte.com. This is a rescheduled event from Aug. 6.
Aug. 27: Middle of the Road will perform at 7 p.m. CT at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park, Truesdell Avenue, as part of 2026 Arts in the Park. Concessions available, food trucks, picnics and coolers welcome; artsintheparklaporte.com.
MICHIGAN CITY
Aug. 30: Lost Pyramids will perform at Shoreline Brewery from 3 to 7 p.m. CT. Admission is $5 online or at the door. Shoreline Brewery, 208 Wabash St.; shorelinebrewery.com/events.
NEW BUFFALO
Aug. 27-30: Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road; fourwindscasino.com.
• Pool Bar — Aug. 27, 5 p.m. Jack Cunningham; Aug. 28, 5 p.m. Hot Sauce; Aug. 28, 10 p.m. Lepolion; Aug. 29, 5 p.m. ’90s Party; Aug. 30, 5 p.m. Bruce Chronister.
• C Bar — Aug. 28, 9 p.m. JellieFish Productions; Aug. 29, 9 p.m. D&T Productions.
• Silver Creek Event Center — Aug. 28, 9 p.m. Dogstar with special guests The Backfire, Admission cost.
NILES
Aug. 28: Fernwood Summer Concerts presents Emmie Taylor & The Great Host at 6 p.m. Food and drinks are available for purchase, bring a chair. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door. No coolers or outside alcohol permitted. Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road; fernwoodbotanical.org.
PLYMOUTH
Aug. 28: The Mayor’s Summer of Music presents The Roosters from 7 to 10 p.m. at River Park Square, 112 Water St. Bring a cooler or purchase food from local food trucks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
SHIPSHEWANA
Aug. 26: Brothers Osborne will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $129.95-$59.95.
Aug. 27-28: Happy Together Tour will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $119.95-$49.95. Featuring The Association, The Troggs, Jason Scheff, Gary Puckett, the Fortunes, Ron Dante, The Vogues and the Cowsills.
Aug. 29: Winger featuring Firehouse will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $99.95-$59.95.
Through Sept. 4: Shipshe Jubilee Singers presents Sensational 60’s Revue at the Blue Gate Music Hall, 175 N. Van Buren St. Doors open 30 minutes before the event. Find dates, time and purchase tickets at thebluegate.com, $29.95.
Through Oct. 2: America 250 Years of Freedom, A Panorama of Story and Song. Join the Celebration Singers and Actors for an unforgettable evening of majestic and beloved songs and stories of America. Blue Gate Music Hall, 120 N. Van Buren St. Times vary per show date, go online to reserve your seat; thebluegate.com. Tickets: $29.95.
SOUTH BEND
Aug. 27-30: Four Winds Casino South Bend, 3000 Prairie Ave.; fourwindscasino.com.
• Kankakee Grille — Aug. 27, 6 p.m. Jason Curtis; Aug. 28, 6 p.m. Chris & Lou; Aug. 29, 6 p.m. Boucher & Morgan; Aug. 30, 5 p.m. Jessica Lopez.
• C Bar — Aug. 28, 8 p.m. Doug and Jim Duo; Aug. 29, 8 p.m. Gemini Trio; Aug. 30, 5 p.m. Pamela Rocha.
• Copper Rock Bar — Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m. Bill Cessna; Aug. 29, 6:30 p.m. Imphormal.
Aug. 27: Ritual Breaks with Sucre and Deep IL Brindle will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18 in advance, $25 day of show; stockroomeast.com.
Aug. 27: The Resurrection Blues Band will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. during the Howard Park Concert Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Howard Park, 219 S. St. Louis Blvd.
Aug. 27: Abram Collier Nonet performs at Merrimans’ Playhouse @ the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Hiler Family Terrace, Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, corner of Eddy Street and Angela Boulevard, University of Notre Dame. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, purchase food and beverages from local vendors, and explore the museum’s galleries for a unique arts experience.
Aug. 28: Second Hand News: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $25 in advance, $35 day of show; stockroomeast.com.
Aug. 28: Fridays by the Fountain presents Kennedy’s Kitchen from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on the Jon R. Hunt Plaza outside of Morris Performing Arts Center, 211 N. Michigan St. Bring a lunch or purchase from local vendors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Aug. 29: Josh Rouse with Sanchez Agency Trio will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18 in advance, $25 day of show; stockroomeast.com.
Aug. 30: Ray Davis will perform from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Seitz Park Summer Series. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Seitz Park is on South Niles Avenue.
Aug. 30: The Potawatomi Concert Series brings Soul Discovery to the Chris Wilson Pavilion at Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., from 6 to 8 p.m. Limited seating, bring a lawn chair or blanket.
ST. JOSEPH
Aug. 26: The Brown Bag Concert Series presents Jack Adams from noon to 1 p.m. at the John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. Bring your lunch and enjoy the music.
Aug. 27: Headband Henny will perform at 6 p.m. at the George Krasl Memorial Concert outside on the oval lawn at Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd. This concert is free and attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets. In case of rain the concert will be held inside the gallery at Krasl Art Center.
Aug. 28: Head over to the John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. from 7 to 8 p.m. as Friday Night Concert Series presents a free concert with The Electric Cars.
THREE OAKS
Aug. 27: Devon Allman’s 20 Years Strong Tour will appear at 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $92.50-$62.50; acornlive.org.
Aug. 28: Shawn Mullins with James Moore will perform at 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $70.50-$40.50; acornlive.org.
Aug. 29: Kennedy’s Kitchen will appear from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in downtown Three Oaks at Music in the Park at Dewey Cannon Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; harborarts.com.
Aug. 29: The Bergamot — Official Album Release Party will be presented at 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $76-$46; acornlive.org.
UNION PIER
Aug. 29: Live at the Pier brings you Daniel Cole Dailey from 3 to 6 p.m. Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road; roundbarn.com/events.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from Aug. 24 to 30?
Reporting by Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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