Community concert series and music festivals will be held throughout the summer. Don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Most concerts are free unless otherwise stated, and be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Also, check out The Tribune’s guide to summer festivals.
Concerts for the week of June 23–29, 2025:
ARGOS
June 28: Tonight Only will perform at 6:30 p.m. at Nickel Plate Square, downtown Argos. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; coolers allowed. Tonight Only is a classic rock band playing music from the 1960s through today.
BARODA
June 28: Pablo’s Great Revenge is performing from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. This South Bend band performs a variety of rock, country, soul, covers and original music. This is a 21+ event.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
June 27: Tim Velez performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 Lemon Creek Road. Velez is an acoustic guitarist.
June 29: James-Deano Duo performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. This duo covers pop, rock and country songs.
BUCHANAN
June 26: Van Dyke Revue performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave. Van Dyke Revue is a four-piece rock and soul band that has been performing for more than 25 years.
DOWAGIAC
June 26: Otsego Jazz Ensemble performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dowagiac District Library Event Pavilion, 206 Main St. OJE is a 17-piece jazz band and plays music from the big band era as well as modern jazz arrangements that cover many styles of music.
CASSOPOLIS
June 27: Touch of Texas performs at 7 p.m. at COA Lowe Center’s Pavilion, 60525 Decatur Road. Bring a lawn chair or blanket; food trucks available from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
ELKHART
June 26: May Erlewine performs at 7 p.m. at Wellfield Botanic Gardens, 1011 N. Main St. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; food and drink vendors available. Purchase tickets ($20-$10) in advance at wellfieldgardens.org.
June 27: Duke Tumatoe performs at 7 p.m. as part of Curbside Concerts where the band plays from the roof of the Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St. Enjoy the concert from the parking lot, bring a lawn chair; food and beer available. Duke Tumatoe is a blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.
June 28: Thirsty Thelma and the Half Pints performs from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. TTHP performs music from a variety of genres and eras.
June 28: EatDrinkBeHappy — Yacht Rock will perform at 6 p.m. on the Central Green adjacent to The Lerner Theatre in downtown Elkhart. Bring a chair. EatDrinkBeHappy is a new project from Nashville songwriter and artist John Allan Miller.
GOSHEN
June 28: Float Fest begins at 2:30 p.m. at Reith Interpretive Center at the Millrace Trail, Millrace Canal Trail, 410 W. Plymouth Ave. A perpetually changing journey of a music festival with 14 musical acts, eight stops and a floating stage, with canoeing, kayaking and walking. Musicians include Alex Swartzentruber, Joe Wilson, Jesse Stoltzfus, Imphormal, Wood Hoops, City Sun, The Tumbleweed Jumpers, SPACESHIPS, Rebel Noire and the Accomplices, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise, Sugar Bomb, The Charlie Millard Band, Cabeza de Chivo and more.
LAPORTE
June 25: The LaPorte City Band performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue.
June 26: The Jazz Ambassadors — U.S. Army Jazz Band performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. This 19-piece ensemble is known as America’s Big Band and plays throughout the United States and abroad.
June 27-29: Red Wine & Brew 2025 will be held at The Summit, 2110 N. 500 W. Local Heroes Benefit concert, beer/wine tasting, drone show, kid’s fun zone, food, more. Purchase tickets ($156-free) at redwineandbrewfest.com. Live performances on June 27 by Parmalee and Lee Greenwood; June 28 by Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy; June 29 by Dillon Carmichael; appearing daily: Frank Ray and Shy Carter.
MICHIGAN CITY
June 27: “Live at the Lakefront” presents “❜70s Rock Legends Night” at 7:30 p.m. CT at Millennium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. Performers are Who’s Who (tribute to The Who) and Of Perception (tribute to The Doors). General admission tickets are $15.02-$10.01; tables are $100.13-$45.91; liveatthelakefrontvenue.com.
MISHAWAKA
June 23: Elvis Tribute from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Battell Park Bandshell, 301 W. Mishawaka Ave.
June 25: Buddy System performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave. Buddy System plays dance music with heart and bottomless energy. Noah on fiddle and foot percussion and Julie on piano and jawharp.
June 26: Hey Annie performs from 6 to 8 p.m. in Central Park, 295 E. Mishawaka Ave. Hey Annie plays rock and roll and original music.
NILES
June 28: Redbud Ramblers will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road. Bring a lawn chair; food and drinks available. Tickets ($10-$5 advance; $20-$10 at door); fernwoodbotanical.org. Redbud Ramblers plays a mix of folk, bluegrass and Americana music.
NORTH LIBERTY
June 28: Riely O’Connor & Molly B. Moon perform from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Potato Creek State Park, 25601 Indiana 4. The concert is free with a paid entry gate fee of $9-$7. O’Connor and Moon play original music from ballads to swinging blues.
SOUTH BEND
June 24: Gemini Moon performs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph County Public Library, Francis Branch, 52655 N. Ironwood Road. Gemini Moon performs guitar-driven originals influenced by ❜90s alternative and ❜60s/❜70s classic rock.
June 27: Terry & The Heartbeats perform from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Leeper Park, 907 Riverside Drive as part of the Fridays by the Fountain series. Terry & The Heartbeats play blues, soul and rock music. Bring lunch or purchase from a vendor.
June 28: Will Hoge with Scott Terry will perform at 8 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door; https://app.opendate.io/v/stockroom-east-1555.
June 29: MR Z performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. South Bend band MR Z spans many genres of music.
June 29: Gully Boys with Careful Gaze and Wolf Ticket will perform at 7:30 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Tickets $12.50 in advance or $15 at the door; https://app.opendate.io/v/stockroom-east-1555.
SYRACUSE
June 29: The Fort Wayne Philharmonic will perform at Patriotic Pops at Oakwood Resort Concert from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. The concert will be a celebration of beloved American classics. Oakwood Resort, 702 E. Lake View Road.
THREE OAKS
June 28: Funky Mojo Daddy performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks. Funky Mojo Daddy is a soulful blues band playing together for 20 years.
June 29: Abbie Thomas performs at 3 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Tickets ($54-$24) at acornlive.org. Thomas is a singer-songwriter blending pop, soul, Americana, and jazz.
UNION PIER
June 28: Brett Wiscons performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road. Wiscons is a seasoned singer-songwriter with nearly 30 years of experience.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from June 23 to 29?
Reporting by Cheryl Morey, South Bend Tribune / South Bend Tribune
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