Friday, September 258 shows
- $45
CommuniTEA Table
Apothica Teas
2 PM - Ticketed
Chris & Lou
Four Winds Casino South Bend
6 PMFolk, Rock - Ticketed
Chris & Lou
Kankakee Grille South Bend
6 PM - Free
Insomnia Cafe - Shades of Orange Edition
Apothica Teas
6:30 PM - Ticketed
Ted Yoder
Copper Rock Steakhouse South Bend
6:30 PMFolk, Acoustic - Ticketed
Ted Yoder
Four Winds Casino South Bend
6:30 PMFolk, World - Ticketed
Howie Day
Stockroom East
7:30 PM - TBA
Live Music- Worth the Cover Charge
Phoenix Bar & Grill
9:30 PM
Saturday, September 268 shows
- $35
MUSHROOM EXPLORATION!
Fernwood Botanical Garden
1 PM - $10
Summer Concert Series: THE HAPPY CAMPERS
Fernwood Botanical Garden
6 PM - Ticketed
Marta Koonce
Kankakee Grille South Bend
6 PM - Ticketed
Marta Koonce
Four Winds Casino South Bend
6 PMCountry, Folk - Ticketed
Steve Talaga
Four Winds Casino South Bend
6:30 PMJazz - Ticketed
Steve Talaga
Copper Rock Steakhouse South Bend
6:30 PMJazz - Ticketed
Michael Kelsey Band
Stockroom East
8 PM - TBA
Live Music- Def Mojo
Phoenix Bar & Grill
9:30 PM
Finding live music in South Bend
South Bend's live music happens in bars, breweries, and theaters downtown, around Eddy Street Commons near Notre Dame's campus, and out through Mishawaka. Cover bands, student acts, jazz nights, and touring artists all share the same weekly calendar.
Encore pulls the calendars of venues across South Bend & Notre Dame into one feed, so you can compare showtimes, genres, and cover charges in one place — whether you're a student looking for something walkable or heading out for the night.
Common questions
- How do I find live music in South Bend this weekend?
- This page lists every published show at venues across South Bend & Notre Dame this weekend, refreshed hourly from venue calendars. Tap any show for set times, the venue's address, and ticket or cover details.
- How much do live music shows in South Bend cost?
- It varies by venue — Many shows are free or have a small cover, especially early in the week. Each listing above shows the cover charge or ticket price when the venue has published one.
- What genres can I hear this weekend?
- Rock, jazz, hip-hop, country, indie, DJs, and open mics all show up regularly. Use the interactive feed to filter by genre, price, and distance.
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