The South Bend area summer concert events are here, 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 June 22-28, 2026:
BARODA
June 27: Jammin’ in the Vineyard with Erik Donner from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Violet Velure from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cover charge of $5, must be 21+. Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road; roundbarn.com.
June 28: Jammin in the Vineyard with Jon Hayes from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cover charge of $5, must be 21+. Round Barn Winery & Estate, 10983 Hills Road; roundbarn.com.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
June 26: Live Music Fridays at Lemon Creek is an outdoor event with specials and food trucks and a performance by Lynne Thompson from 5 to 8 p.m. Lemon Creek Winery, 533 E. Lemon Creek Road; lemoncreekwinery.com.
BUCHANAN
June22: Music Mondays brings you William Richards from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to River Saint Joe, 15475 Walton Road. Weather permitting; riversaintjoe.com.
June 27: Dan Fester will perform at Vibes in the Vines from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tabor Hill Winery, 185 Mount Tabor Road.
June 28: Kyle Hurd Duo will perform at Vibes in the Vines from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Tabor Hill Winery, 185 Mount Tabor Road.
CASSOPOLIS
June 26: The Van Dyke Revue 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.
DOWAGIAC
June 25: Whiskey Retreat will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dowagiac’s Music in the Park, Dowagiac District Library Event Pavilion, 206 Main St. Food trucks at 6 p.m., bring a lawn chair or blanket; dowagiacmusic.com.
ELKHART
June 24: Elkhart Parks and Recreation and The Lerner Theatre offer the concert series Art Walk After Hours on the Central Green in Downtown Elkhart. This month from 7:30 to 9 p.m., listen and dance to Common Ground, Chicago’s ultimate party rock band with hits from the ❜80s, ❜90s, 2000s and today. Bring lawn chairs or blankets to this free concert. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from local vendors.
June 25: Wellfield Botanic Gardens brings BLAMMO to Groovin’ in the Gardens at 7 p.m., gates open at 6 p.m. Food and drink vendors on site. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Tickets are $20-$10; 2 and younger, free with paid adult. Purchase tickets in advance at wellfieldgardens.org/groovin-in-the-gardens or at the event. The Gardens are at 1011 N. Main St.
June 26: The Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St., offers it Curbside Concert with High Gravity from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Concerts are free and food and beverages are available for purchase. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
June 27: Coffee on the Piazza presents Marta Koonce 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.
GOSHEN
June 24: Debutants perform their high energy bluegrass music from 7 to 9 p.m. on the lawn stage at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.; goshenbrewing.com. Essence and Gold Country, an Americana/country duo kick things off at 6:30 p.m.
June 26: Join The Erly for a Float Fest pre-show at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St., Goshen.
June 27: A perpetually changing journey of music that revolves around the water at Float Fest Goshen 2026. Canoe, kayak or walk to the top of the Millrace Canal and then float back down from stage to stage and end with a concert by Kansas Bible Company. Two locations for music, food trucks, art, nine stops and more. Reith Interpretive Center at the Millrace Trail, Millrace Canal Trail, 410 W. Plymouth Ave., scottmichaellehman.wixsite.com/floatfest.
LAPORTE
June 24: The LaPorte City Band will perform at 7 p.m. CT at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. “More June Masterworks” is this week’s theme with “Cha Cha for Band,” “Children’s March,” “The Queen of Soul” and more. Guest conductor is Sherri Seward. Concessions available, food trucks, picnics and coolers welcome; artsintheparklaporte.com.
June 25: Mysteria performs at 7 p.m. CT at the Dennis F. Smith Amphitheater in Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue as part of 2026 Arts in the Park. Bring your dancing shoes for this band. Concessions available, food trucks, picnics and coolers welcome; artsintheparklaporte.com.
June 25-28: Don’t miss this year’s Red Wine & Brew Local Heroes Benefit at The Summit, 2110 N. 500 West (off Johnson Road). In addition to great music there will be a Patriot Parachute Team demonstration, drone show by Sky Elements, speed paintings by Revel and auctions. Headliners are Thursday – Lee Greenwood; Friday – The Band Perry; Saturday – Martina McBride; Sunday – Crowder. Tickets: $185-$25; ages 12 and younger, free. Performing daily will be Omer Netzer, Frank Ray and Dillon Carmichael. Outside chairs are not allowed, limited parking. Purchase tickets and find a full schedule online at redwineandbrewfest.com.
MICHIGAN CITY
June 26: Dancing Queens: An ABBA Salute will appear at 8 p.m. CT at Live at the Lakefront, 1 Franklin St. Doors open at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are $5 more at the gate, ages 11 and younger free with adult, full bar available, bring a lawn chair or blanket for designated area, rain or shine. For tickets go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com.
June 27: CREEDSMACK: Tributes to Creed and Godsmack will appear at 8 p.m. CT at Live at the Lakefront, 1 Franklin St. Doors open at 7 p.m. CT. Tickets are $5 more at the gate, ages 11 and younger free with adult, full bar available, bring a lawn chair or blanket for designated area, rain or shine. For tickets go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com.
MIDDLEBURY
June 27: Doug Harsch performs Live on the Patio @ West on Warren at 6:30 p.m. West on Warren Gallery & Grill, 200 W. Warren St.; www.westonwarren.com.
MISHAWAKA
June 22: The Hillsiders will appear from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Battell Park Bandshell, 301 W. Mishawaka Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Family-friendly concerts, no smoking, and dogs must be leashed.
June 24: Lakebed will appear from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave. Family-friendly concerts, no smoking, and dogs must be leashed.
NEW BUFFALO
June 25 to 28: Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road; fourwindscasino.com.
• Pool Bar — June 25, 5 p.m. Molly Abraham; June 26, 5 p.m. Emmanouel Fokianos; June 26, 10 p.m. The Noize; June 27, 5 p.m. Gemini Trio; June 27, 10 p.m. The Red Roses; June 28, 5 p.m. Marta Koonce.
• C Bar — June 26, 9 p.m. JellieFish Productions; June 27, 9 p.m. DJ H2.
NILES
June 26: Fernwood Summer Concerts presents Kennedy’s Kitchen at 6 p.m. Food and drinks are available for purchase, bring a chair. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 at the door. Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road; fernwoodbotanical.org.
SHIPSHEWANA
June 23: The Robert Cray Band 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, $59.95-$24.95.
June 24: The Man in Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St. at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $54.95-$19.95.
June 25: Christopher Cross featuring Austin Jenckes will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St. at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $99.95-$39.95.
June 26: A.J. Croce presents Croce Plays Croce performing at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St. at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $74.95-$39.95.
June 27: Bryan Martin will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St. at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $49.95-$19.95.
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
June 23-26: Fischoff National Chamber Music Association presents a concert series of free performances as part of the 2026 Fischoff Chamber Music Summer Intensive. The Student Showcase Concert will be at 4 p.m. June 23. The Faculty Concert will be at 7 p.m. June 24. On June 26 at 3 p.m. the Final Chamber Music Concert and Reception will be held. The first and final concerts showcase students ages 10 to 17 from five counties in Indiana and Michigan, including St. Joseph, Elkhart, Porter, Berrien, and Kalamazoo counties. The concerts will be held at the University of Notre Dame in the LaBar Recital Hall, O’Neill Hall of Music.
June 25: Merrimans’ Playhouse, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 135, presents William Schneider Trio from 7:30 to 9 p.m. This jazz group plays modern interpretations of jazz standards along with original compositions. Tickets are $15-$6; merrimansplayhouse.org.
June 25 to 28: Four Winds Casino South Bend, 3000 Prairie Ave.; fourwindscasino.com.
• Kankakee Grille — June 25, 6 p.m. Mike Talbot; June 26, 6 p.m. Hicks Duo; June 27, 6 p.m. Michael Paterson; June 28, 5 p.m. Jimmy Fastiggi.
• C Bar — June 26, 8 p.m. Burch Duo; June 27, 8 p.m. The Distance; June 28, 5 p.m. Angelo Cicco.
• Copper Rock Bar — June 26, 6:30 p.m. Donald Neale; June 27, 6:30 p.m. Joe Probst.
June 26: Fridays by the Fountain presents Hey Annie 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.
June 27: Spin Cycle will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Merrimans’ Playhouse, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 135. Tickets are $20-$10; merrimansplayhouse.org.
June 28: Happy Campers 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.
June 28: The Potawatomi Concert Series brings Kennedy’s Kitchen 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.
June 28: Now & Then Band will perform at The South Bend Public House, 7102 Lincoln Way W., from 5 to 7 p.m.
June 28: Grace United Methodist Church of South Bend, 3012 S. Twyckenham Drive, presents Christmas in June Concert presented by The Ripple Effect at 4 p.m. The program begins with Christmas favorites, followed by a Christmas Sherryoke, and the musical celebration “Then Christ Came.” Admission is pay what you can at the door with 10% of the proceeds donated to the church’s Paper Pantry. Donations of toilet paper are welcome. Afterward, enjoy the Christmas Ice Cream Social.
THREE OAKS
June 25: Anders Osborne Duo featuring Brad Walker with Andy Sydow, 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $81.50-$51.50; acornlive.org.
June 26: Spencer LaJoye and Grace Theisen Trio: Celebrating Queer Indie Folk + Androgynous Americana, 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Tickets: $54-$24, price increases by $5 week of show; acornlive.org.
June 27: Edgar Willbury Experience 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.
June 27: Michael Glabicki of Rusted Root with Dirk Miller, 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $65-$35; acornlive.org.
June 28: The Way Down Wanderers, 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Tickets: $59.50-$29.50; price increases by $5 week of show; acornlive.org.
UNION PIER
June 27: Live at the Pier brings you Abbie Thomas 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 June 22 to 28?
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