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Concerts throughout the Michiana area. Don’t miss out on hearing and seeing your favorite artist this week. Concerts are free unless otherwise stated.
Also, don’t forget to check out The Tribune’s guide to fall theater and its guide to holiday bazaars in the region.
Concerts for the week of Nov. 2-8, 2026:
BENTON HARBOR
Nov. 8: Lest We Forget will present a patriotic concert in recognition of Veterans Day. This community celebration will honor veterans and their families with the Southshore Concert Band performing a free concert at 2 p.m. at Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, 2755 E. Napier Ave., Benton Harbor. The theme of the concert is “An American Portrait.” Guest musical artist is Sgt. Maj. Robert Cherry, principal horn of the United States Army Field Band. Cherry is a graduate of Bridgman High School. The concert will also include a tribute to all Lest We Forget members who have died by showing their photographs during the singing of “The Mansions of the Lord.”
BREMEN
Nov. 6: Texas singer-songwriter and worship pastor Graham Jones performs an acoustic concert of original songs and the stories behind them at 7 p.m. at Community Gospel Church, 68893 Indiana 331. Admission is free.
The Southshore Concert Band will present its Holiday Concert on Dec. 14, 2025, at Lake Michigan College.
ELKHART
Nov. 6: The Lerner Theatre, 410 S. Main St., Elkhart, presents Big Jam 2026: Talent Showcase at 7 p.m. Billed as the biggest talent showcase in the Midwest. Hosted by DJ King Robb. Tickets: $26-$15 available at The Lerner Theatre box office in-person or over the phone at 574-293-4469.
GOSHEN
Nov. 4: Maiden King with special guest Luke Schneider will perform from 6:30 to 9 p.m. as part of the free Wednesday Music Series at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.; goshenbrewing.com.
Nov. 7: Lil’ Ed Williams & The Blues Imperials perform at Ignition Music Garage, 120 E. Washington St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $25-$18; ignitionmusic.net.
Nov. 7: Goshen College Symphony Orchestra Concert will be held at Music Center, Sauder Concert Hall, 1700 S. Main St., at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $7; Goshen.edu/tickets/.
Nov. 7: Matt Gabriel will perform from 7 to 9 p.m. at Goshen Brewing Company, 315 W. Washington St.; goshenbrewing.com.
Jennet Ingle, principal oboist with the South Bend Symphony, 2026.
LAPORTE
Nov. 7: The LaPorte County Symphony Orchestra opens the season with “Arabian Nights,” which will culminate in Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade” at 7 p.m. CT at the LaPorte Civic Auditorium, 1001 Ridge St. Guest soloist is South Bend Symphony Principal Oboist Jennet Ingle. Tickets: $38-$24; LCSO.net or at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m.
MIDDLEBURY
Nov. 6: Dylan Raymond will perform at Wedgewood Brewing Company, 129 Orpha Drive, at 6 p.m.
NEW BUFFALO
Nov. 5-8: Four Winds Casino New Buffalo, 11111 Wilson Road; fourwindscasino.com.
• C Bar — Nov. 6, 9 p.m. JellieFish Productions; Nov. 7, 9 p.m. DJ Slice.
• Kankakee Grille — Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Pamela Rocha; Nov. 6, 10 p.m. Red Alert; Nov. 7, 10 p.m. Derek Jones; Nov. 8, 5 p.m. Mike Talbot.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 02: Micky Dolenz performs at City Winery Nashville on December 02, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
SHIPSHEWANA
Nov. 4: Micky Dolenz — 60 Years of The Monkees will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $79.95-$39.95.
Nov. 5: The Vienna Boys Choir will perform at the Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, 760 S. Van Buren St., at 7:30 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $59.95-$24.95.
Nov. 6: The Chuck Wagon Gang will perform at the Blue Gate Music Hall, 175 N. Van Buren St., at 7 p.m. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Tickets at thebluegate.com, $24.95.
The David Bixler~trio incognito performs March 23, 2023, at Merrimans’ Playhouse in South Bend.
SOUTH BEND
Nov. 4: Merrimans’ Playhouse, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 135, presents David Bixler Trio Incognito from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20-$10; merrimansplayhouse.org.
Nov. 4: Vox Lumina Concert: Schicksalslied-Song of Destiny will be presented at the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. This is a free concert but ticketed event. Pickup tickets at least 15 minutes prior to the show; tickets available for pick-up at the box office beginning one hour prior to the concert; performingarts.nd.edu.
Nov. 5-8: Four Winds Casino South Bend, 3000 Prairie Ave.; fourwindscasino.com.
• Kankakee Grille — Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Michael Paterson; Nov. 6, 6 p.m. Chris & Lou; Nov. 7, 6 p.m. PGR Duo; Nov. 8, 5 p.m. Tim Velez.
• C Bar — Nov. 6, 8 p.m. Swizzle Stick; Nov. 8, 5 p.m. The Distance.
• Copper Rock Bar — Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m. Gabriel Hernandez; Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. Donald Neale.
Nov. 6: Baby Boy Da Prince with DJ Macmane at 8 p.m. at Stockroom East, 625 E. Jefferson Blvd. Must be 21 or older. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 day of show; stockroomeast.com.
Nov. 6: Merrimans’ Playhouse, 401 E. Colfax Ave., Suite 135, presents Dakarai Barclay Quartet from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $15-$6; merrimansplayhouse.org.
Nov. 6: The Notre Dame Glee Club Fall Concert will be at 8 p.m. in the University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. The program will include both sacred and secular music. Tickets: $10; performingarts.nd.edu.
Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials perform Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at Ignition Music Garage in Goshen.
THREE OAKS
Nov. 6: Adam Ezra Group with Sirsy will perform at 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $65-$35; acornlive.org.
Nov. 7: MegaBeatles will perform at 8 p.m. at The Acorn, 107 Generations Drive. Price of tickets increases by $5 week of show. Tickets: $76-$46; acornlive.org.
