Live music in South Bend, IN

Fridays by the Fountain returns to Jon R. Hunt Plaza with food trucks, live performances, and a free community atmosphere. Marking its 26th year, the series highlights regional bands across blues, jazz, rock, R&B, pop, folk, and Irish styles. This concert features PT and The Cruisers.

Celebrate the 42nd Annual Osceola Music Festival with a weekend of live, local music at Fern Hunsberger Park in Osceola, Indiana. This long-running tradition is free to attend and family friendly. Watch for updates from the organizers as they announce the festival lineup and highlight participating vendors.

Osceola Music Festival is a family-friendly event with free admission. Bring chairs for comfortable seating and take time to explore the food and merchant booths throughout the festival.

Part of the SBVPA Summer Concert Series connected to First Fridays, this free show features Abbie Thomas performing at Seitz Park in downtown South Bend.

J&J Acoustic, the duo of Jamie Warren and Jeff Spicher, brings twin acoustic guitars and close vocal harmonies to Howard Park Public House. The performance covers a broad song list, reaching from the classic sound of Seals & Crofts to contemporary pop from Dua Lipa, all presented in an acoustic setting. Both musicians have performed locally and regionally together and separately for more than twenty five years. Jamie Warren operates Warren Guitar lessons in Mishawaka and studied at the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles. Jeff Spicher has taught guitar at Hoosier-dads Music and Home-Run Music in Mishawaka, has recorded several albums, and has contributed soundtrack music for independent film director Donald Corthier. Their combined background supports a wide mix of styles throughout the set.

Join City Sun for an all-ages live show with In This Style, Why Not Both, and Lune the Band. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $10 in advance and $20 on the day of the show.

Jess and Jake share calm, family rooted harmonies at a leading Midwestern Sunday farmers market, creating a peaceful, melodic atmosphere.

Enjoy a free outdoor performance by the Michiana String Collective, showcasing their distinctive sound in a beautiful open-air setting. The set includes a blend of styles with original songs, familiar covers, and instrumental pieces aimed at getting the crowd dancing and singing along.

Part of the free Summer Concert Series at Potawatomi Park, this concert features live music from Now & Then along with a variety of visiting food trucks. Bring a blanket or chair for comfortable seating. Newly added parking spaces are available on Wall Street, and attendees are encouraged to use these spots and avoid parking in nearby neighborhoods.

Celebrate the Summer Concert Series with a performance by The Valleyaires at Battell Park in Mishawaka. Attendees can bring blankets and chairs for comfortable seating.

Celebrate the new school year with a Latin dance night returning to The Armory, complete with social dancing and a full bar. The evening includes a Ballroom Classics session, a beginner friendly Rueda lesson led by Laura Williamson, and plenty of open social Latin dancing with styles like salsa, bachata, and cumbia. No partner or previous experience is required, and all ages are welcome. The Armory is in the same building as Ironhand Wine Bar. This special edition recognizes educators, and attendees can bring monetary contributions or school supplies to support classrooms and students connected to fellow dancers this fall. Cover is $15 for general admission and $10 for students. Children ages 12 and under are free. The cover for Armory nights has increased to reflect higher venue rental costs.

This event takes place at Ball Band Biergarten.

The 2nd Annual Mental Health Symposium features WNBA and basketball legend Sheryl Swoopes, along with a Q&A and community discussion focused on mental wellness. Guests include Aubrey Massey, Jonelle Massey, and Nathan D. Palmer, with the program bringing together music, motivation, and conversation around supporting mental health.

Bike Night at McDaniels Harley-Davidson features the rumble of engines alongside live music, food, and drinks. It offers a relaxed evening centered on motorcycles and good company. More details will be shared soon.

At Howard Park, a free Summer Concert Series features live music, community nights, and a rotating selection of food trucks. Guests can bring a blanket or chair and settle in as the lineup takes the stage, including PT and the Cruisers, The Erly, Equipo Elevado, Why Not Both, Jazz Assemblage, Happy Campers, The Resurrection Blues Band, and Hipposonics. This series brings friends and family together for performances and food truck offerings in a relaxed park setting.

Enjoy an all-ages live performance by The Sweet Lillies at Stockroom East. Doors open at 7:30 PM, with the show starting at 8:00 PM. Ticket prices are $15 in advance or $22 on the day of the show.