Concerts in the South Bend Area This Week: Aug. 4–10 Lineup Features Jazz, Rock, Folk & More
SOUTH BEND, IN — Looking for live music in the South Bend area this week? From wineries to waterfronts, city parks to downtown clubs, the region has a packed lineup of concerts from August 4 to 10. Whether you’re into rock, bluegrass, jazz, or country, there’s a show for every taste.
Here’s your full guide to what’s playing — many shows are free, family-friendly, and outdoors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music!
Baroda
Aug. 9 – Round Barn Estate:
- Dylan Raymond (Noon–2:30 p.m.)
- Five Second Rule (3:30–6:30 p.m.)
Cover: $5 for ages 21+
Aug. 10 – Nick Dekoff (2:30–5:30 p.m., Round Barn Estate)
Benton Harbor
Aug. 7 – Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra small ensemble
6–7 p.m. at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park
Rain location: Benton Harbor Public Library
Berrien Springs
Aug. 8 – Barley Priest at Lemon Creek Winery (5–8 p.m.)
Aug. 10 – 2 Girls in a Hat at Domaine Berrien Cellars (3–6 p.m.)
Buchanan
Aug. 9 – Grahame Lesh & Friends (Grateful Dead tribute)
7–9 p.m. at Buchanan Common
Dowagiac
Aug. 7 – Schlitz Creek (Bluegrass)
7:30–9 p.m. at Dowagiac District Library Pavilion
Elkhart
Aug. 9 – Jeff Colin (10 a.m.–Noon) at Ruthmere
LaPorte
Aug. 6 – LaPorte City Band (7 p.m.) at Fox Park
Aug. 7 – Cripple Creek (7 p.m.) at Fox Park
Michigan City
Live at the Lakefront at Millenium Plaza Bandstand:
Aug. 7 – JUMP: Van Halen Tribute
Aug. 8 – Dancing Queen: ABBA Tribute
Aug. 9 – Kashmir: Led Zeppelin Tribute
Mishawaka
Aug. 4 – The Valleyaires (Barbershop) – 7–8:30 p.m., Battell Park
Aug. 6 – Lakebed – 6:30–8:30 p.m., Ball Band Biergarten
Aug. 7 – Trailer Swift – 6–8 p.m., Central Park
Niles
Aug. 9 – Rebel Noire and the Accomplices – 7–8 p.m. at Fernwood Botanical Garden
Tickets: $5 advance / $10 at door
Osceola
Aug. 8–10 – Osceola Music Festival, Fern Hunsberger Park
- Aug. 8: Shock Roxy (6–10 p.m.)
- Aug. 9: Whistle Pigs (11 a.m.–2 p.m.), Parkovash (3–6 p.m.), Red Alert (7–11 p.m.)
- Aug. 10: Memphis Underground (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
Full event schedule at osceolamusicfestival.com
Plymouth
Aug. 8 – Dead to Rights – 7–10 p.m., River Park Square
South Bend
Aug. 8 – Don Savoie – 11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m., Seitz Park
Aug. 9 – Deathcore Night at Stockroom East (7 p.m.)
Featuring: xEighty-Sixedx, Mauled, Filth Spewer, Tortured Minds & Beyond the Fathoms
Tickets: $15 advance / $18 at door
Aug. 10 – David Hilliker Quartet – 6–8 p.m., Potawatomi Park
St. Joseph
Aug. 6 – Leonardo (Family/Kids Music) – Noon–1 p.m., John E.N. Howard Bandshell
Aug. 8 – The Backups and The Get Downs (Americana/Rock) – 7–8 p.m.
Three Oaks
Aug. 9 – On the Lash Band (Irish traditional) – 6:30–8 p.m., Dewey Cannon Park
Aug. 10 – Grace Theisen Trio – 3 p.m., The Acorn
Free admission
Union Pier
Aug. 9 – Murph – 3–6 p.m., Round Barn Tasting Room
Valparaiso
Aug. 9 – Hyryder: Grateful Dead Tribute – 7 p.m. at Gabis Arboretum
Tickets: $23–$28 (kids under 12 free)
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