Enjoy a variety of music at one of Michiana’s summer concerts.
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 and its guide to summer theater productions.
Concerts for the week of Aug. 4–10, 2025:
BARODA
Aug. 9: Dylan Raymond will be Jammin’ in the Vineyard from from noon to 2:30 p.m. and Five Second Rule will take the stage from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.
Aug. 10: Nick Dekoff will be Jammin’ in the Vineyard from from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.
BENTON HARBOR
Aug. 7: Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra small ensemble performs from 6 to 7 p.m. at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park, 127 Pipestone St. Rain location is the Benton Harbor Public Library. Family-friendly. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
Enjoy a pop-up concert by the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra small ensemble on Aug. 7, 2025, at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in Benton Harbor.
BERRIEN SPRINGS
Aug. 8: Barley Priest performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 Lemon Creek Road. This duo performs traditional drinking songs, Irish songs, popular tunes and original instrumentals.
Aug. 10: 2 Girls in a Hat performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. The female due plays soft rock, folk, blues and country.
BUCHANAN
Aug. 9: Grahame Lesh & Friends performs from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave. Grateful Dead cover band.
DOWAGIAC
Aug. 7: Schlitz Creek performs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Dowagiac District Library Event Pavilion, 206 Main St. Schlitz Creek is a bluegrass band.
ELKHART
Aug. 9: Jeff Colin performs from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Joe Clark, band director at LaPorte High School, is the composer of “The Gunness Mystery,” about one of LaPorte’s most notorious people. Clark will also conduct the LaPorte City Band in the premier of the piece on Aug. 6, 2025.
LAPORTE
Aug. 6: The LaPorte City Band performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. Guest euphonium soloist is Dennis Miller performing “Gabriel’s Oboe.” The world premiere of “The Gunness Mystery” will be conducted by composer Joe Clark, and Bruce Johnson will be the reader.
Aug. 7: Cripple Creek performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. This band plays some gospel, country, pop and oldies.
MICHIGAN CITY
Aug. 7: “Live at the Lakefront” presents JUMP — America’s Van Halen Experience at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
Aug. 8: “Live at the Lakefront” presents Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
Aug. 9: “Live at the Lakefront” presents Kashmir: The Led Zeppelin Show at Millenium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.
MISHAWAKA
Aug. 4: The Valleyaires perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Battell Park Bandshell, 301 W. Mishawaka Ave. The Valleyaires are a men’s chorus singing barbershop style.
Aug. 6: Lakebed performs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ball Band Biergarten, 230 Ironworks Ave. Lakebed as an acoustic band from Mishawaka performing music from country to 1990s to rock.
Aug. 7: Trailer Swift performs from 6 to 8 p.m. in Central Park, 295 E. Mishawaka Ave. Trailer Swift blends moody melodies, distorted riffs and various subgenres of rock.
NILES
Aug. 9: Rebel Noire and the Accomplices perform from 7 to 8 p.m. at Fernwood Botanical Garden, 13988 Range Line Road. This award-winning band blends jazz, R&B/soul, rock and a hint of hip-hop for a distinct, evocative sound. Bring a lawn chair; food and drinks available. Purchase tickets, $5 in advance and $10 at the door; fernwoodbotanical.org.
rebel noire and the accomplices, shown here in 2022, will perform at Fernwood Botanical Garden on Aug. 9, 2025.
OSCEOLA
Aug. 8-10: The Osceola Music Festival will be held in Fern Hunsberger Park, 220 N. Lamport St. Family-friendly events during the day and live music in the evening. Aug. 8 from 6 to 10 p.m. with Shock Roxy performing. Aug. 9 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. with Whistle Pigs performing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Parkovash performing from 3 to 6 p.m. Red Alert closes the evening from 7 to 11 p.m. On Aug. 10, the day begins at 7 a.m. with Memphis Underground performing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For a list of events, go to osceolamusicfestival.com.
PLYMOUTH
Aug. 8: Dead to Rights performs from 7 to 10 p.m. at River Park Square, 112 Water St. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, a cooler or purchase food from a food truck. Dead to Rights is a high-energy Northwest Indiana jam band.
SOUTH BEND
Aug. 8: Don Savoie performs from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Seitz Park, 316 E. Colfax Ave. Bring lunch or purchase from a vendor. Savoie is a blues and rock ‘n’ roll specialist.
Aug. 9: Deathcore Night with xEighty-Sixedx, Mauled, Filth Spewer, Tortured Minds and Beyond the Fathoms at 7 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door; app.opendate.io/v/stockroom-east-1555. Come hear some Midwest-based metal.
Aug. 10: The David Hilliker Quartet performs from 6 to 8 p.m. at Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave. This quartet plays jazz.
Drummer David Hilliker and his quartet will perform at 6 p.m. Aug. 10 at Chris Wilson Pavilion in Potawatomi Park, 500 S. Greenlawn Ave., South Bend.
ST. JOSEPH
Aug. 6: Leonardo performs from noon to 1 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. Bring a “brown bag lunch” or get take-out from a local restaurant. Leonardo performs kids/family music.
Aug. 8: The Backups and The Get Downs perform from 7 to 8 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. This band plays Americana and rock ’n’ roll.
THREE OAKS
Aug. 9: On the Lash Band performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks. On the Lash Band honors Irish traditional music with new takes on classic songs.
Aug. 10: Grace Theisen Trio will perform at 3 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive; acornlive.org. This concert is free. This trio plays Americana and rock/pop.
UNION PIER
Aug. 9: Murph performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road.
VALPARAISO
Aug. 9: Hyryder — Grateful Dead tribute will perform at 7 p.m. CT at Gabis Arboretum at Purdue Northwest, 450 W. 100 N. Gates open at 6 p.m. rain or shine. Food/drink vendors available; bring lawn chairs or blankets. Tickets: $28-$23; 12 and younger are free with a paid adult; pnw.edu/gabis-concerts.
Aerial view of Gabis Arboretum in Valparaiso. Enjoy various tribute bands honoring Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead and Prince during this year’s Acorn Concert Series from June 20 to Sept. 12, 2025.
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Concerts happening in South Bend area Aug. 4-10, 2025