What concerts are happening in the South Bend area from Aug. 25 to 31?

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 summer theater productions.

Concerts for the week of Aug. 25–31, 2025:

BARODA

Aug. 29-Sept. 1: Labor Day Mega Weekend will feature music with the Jammin’ in the Vineyard Live Music Series: Aug. 29 — The Resurrection Blues Band, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 30 — Murph, noon to 2:30 p.m. and Q Sonics, 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Aug. 31 — Paulie & The Shakes, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.; Sept. 1 — Grand Milliren, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Round Barn Estate, 10983 Hills Road. Cover charge on Saturday and Sunday of $5 for 21+; roundbarn.com/events.

BERRIEN SPRINGS

Aug. 29: Lynn Thompson performs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lemon Creek Winery, 533 Lemon Creek Road. Thompson’s music is a blend of bluegrass, country and folk influences.

Aug. 31: James-Deano Duo will perform from 3 to 6 p.m. at Domaine Berrien Cellars, 398 E. Lemon Creek Road. This guitar-vocal duo plays an eclectic mix of memorable songs from many styles: pop, rock, country and traditional.

BRIDGMAN

Aug. 29: Grace Thesien will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. in the downtown Bridgman Courtyard. Thesien is an Americana rocker.

Aug. 31: Whateverly Brothers will perform from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weko Beach, 5301 Lake St. Beach parking fee of $15 — pay at kiosk machine.

BUCHANAN

Aug. 30: Shakedown Saturday presented by the Happy Campers will close out this year’s Common Concert Series from 7 to 9 p.m. at Buchanan Common, 122 Days Ave.

ELKHART

Aug. 29: Abbie Thomas and the Crazy Hearts will perform at 7 p.m. from the roof of the Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St. Enjoy the concert from the parking lot; food trucks and beer tent available. Bring a lawn chair. Thomas is a singer-songwriter blending pop, soul, Americana and jazz.

Aug. 30: Noach Tangeras Band is performing from 10 a.m. to noon at Ruthmere, 302 E. Beardsley Ave. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. The band sings Americana folk-rock.

GOSHEN

Aug. 27: The Debutants perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St. on the lawn stage for the free Wednesday Music series. The Debutants play high-energy bluegrass music.

LAKEVILLE

Aug. 27: Kevin Scott Joiner will perform from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at St. Joseph County Public Library—Lakeville Branch, 120 N. Michigan St., as part of the Branching Out Concert Series. Joiner’s music draws from a wide range of genres.

LAPORTE

Aug. 28: Middle of the Road performs at 7 p.m. CT at Fox Park, Truesdale Avenue. Middle of the Road will perform some rock and oldies at the last Arts in the Park concert of the summer.

MICHIGAN CITY

Aug. 29: “Live at the Lakefront” presents Yacht Rock Night with The Ron Burgundys at Millennium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.

Aug. 30: “Live at the Lakefront” presents Whiskey Friends — the Morgan Wallen Experience at Millennium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.

Aug. 31: “Live at the Lakefront” presents American English — a Beatles Tribute at Millennium Plaza Bandstand, 1 Franklin St. For time and tickets, go to liveatthelakefrontvenue.com. All times are Central.

NORTH LIBERTY

Aug. 30: PT & The Cruisers performs 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. Concerts are held on Darcy’s beach; bring a chair or blanket. Concerts may be canceled in inclement weather. This four-piece band delivers a unique blend blues, classic rock and oldies.

Aug. 31: Valerie Ingle Band performs 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. Concerts are held on Darcy’s beach; bring a chair or blanket. Concerts may be canceled in inclement weather. The band plays bluesy classic rock.

PLYMOUTH

Aug. 29: Small Town will perform 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. Seven-piece tribute band that brings the music of John Mellencamp to life.

SOUTH BEND

Aug. 29: Big Daddy Dupree’s Broke & Hungry Blues Band performs from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in Seitz Park, 316 E. Colfax Ave., bringing this year’s Fridays by the Fountain series to an end. Bring lunch or purchase from a vendor.

ST. JOSEPH

Aug. 27: Hunter Vincek 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 and enjoy the final concert in the Brown Bag Concert Series. Vincek plays country music.

Aug. 29: Sankofa performs eclectic soul music from 7 to 8 p.m. at John E.N. Howard Bandshell, 550 Port St. This is the last in the Friday Night Concert Series.

THREE OAKS

Aug. 30: The Newport Blues Project performs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Dewey Cannon Park in downtown Three Oaks. The band plays roots blues along with some originals.

UNION PIER

Aug. 30: Shelby Lentz performs from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Round Barn Tasting Room, 9185 Union Pier Road. Lentz performs a mixture of songs for audiences of all ages.

VALPARAISO

Aug. 29: The Mike & Joe Band — A Modern Rock Tribute with opener The Double Features 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.

This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: Concerts happening in South Bend area Aug. 25-31, 2025