December 2025
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Sat, Dec 13 at 06:30 PMSouth Bend Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays
South Bend’s favorite holiday tradition returns with Maestro Alastair Willis and a choir! A spectacular program of cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that bring joy to all. The perfect gift for the whole family.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM -
Sat, Dec 13 at 07:30 PMVoctave
A cappella sensation Voctave has had over 160 million social media views of their videos, and their albums frequently debut in the top 10 on the Billboard and iTunes charts. In 2024, they released the third volume in their popular The Corner of Broadway & Main Street series. Formed in 2015 by producer and arranger Jamey Ray, the voices that bring their arrangements to life represent a wealth of diverse backgrounds and musical experiences. The group has performed with Grammy, Dove and American Music Award recipients including Sandi Patty, Pentatonix’s Kirstin Maldonado, Mark Lowry, David Phelps, and Jody McBrayer. “The eleven member team Voctave bring a cappella music to a new dimension as they arrange jazz standards and soundtrack tunes in a clever vocal fashion.” – Jazz Weekly
Goshen College Music Center
1700 S Main St, Goshen, IN
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Sat, Dec 13 at 07:30 PMA Tribute to Motown Christmas
There might be a "Queen of Christmas," but a timeless Motown holiday playlist still reigns supreme! Get ready to groove into the season with A Tribute to Motown Christmas. This concert blends the magic of the holidays with the unmistakable soulful sounds of Motown. It's the vocals, the musicianship, and all your favorite classic hits sparkling with holiday cheer. From a famous red-nosed reindeer to chestnuts roasting, this concert beautifully wraps nostalgia with yuletide soul. Hosted by James Riley '94, you'll find a heartfelt song for every age: a gospel-flavored melody or a reimagined holiday pop standard. Make it a memorable gathering with family and friends! A Tribute to Motown Christmas promises to light up your holidays with love, peace, and soul. Don't miss this unforgettable Christmas concert event. This event is part of the Presenting Series' Cultural Collective, programming supporting equitable artistic development in our community.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN
Tickets Available July 28 -
Sat, Dec 13 at 08:00 PMThe Sound Gypsies
The Sound Gypsies are a rock band based in South Bend, Indiana. They play a mix of classic rock covers and original songs with strong melodies and guitar-driven energy. Formed in 2019, the band includes Frank Johnson, Sam Koultourides, Andy Nolan, and Ted Curtis. Their live shows are upbeat and engaging, blending familiar rock hits with their own music to create a fun and lively atmosphere at venues across the Midwest.
Cheers Bar & Grill
103 S Dixie Way, South Bend, IN
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Sun, Dec 14 at 01:30 PM
South Bend Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays
South Bend’s favorite holiday tradition returns with Maestro Alastair Willis and a choir! A spectacular program of cherished Christmas carols and memorable seasonal tunes that bring joy to all. The perfect gift for the whole family.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
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Tue, Dec 16 at 07:30 PMApollo's Fire: "Praetorius Christmas Vespers"
Grammy-winning ensemble Apollo's Fire extends the center's Yuletide season of celebrations with Praetorius Christmas Vespers, a luminous recreation of a 17th-century German holiday celebration. Complete with an unsurpassed orchestra playing period instruments, an excellent chorus of Apollo's singers, superb vocalists, and festive pageantry, their program offers an enchanting adventure through early baroque music in all its spiritual and acoustic spectacle. Encounter all the warmth and heart of the most wonderful time of the year in this time capsule of a concert. Imagine being transported to a candlelit cathedral, filled with the sounds of joy, reverence, and wonder. Since 1992, founder and Artistic Director Jeannette Sorrell's devotion to the baroque ideal has been that music should evoke an intense sense of awe. Apollo's Fire beautifully conveys the magic and majesty of Christmas and an uplifting of humanity, as 16th-century German composer Michael Praetorius intended.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN
Tickets Available July 28
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Wed, Dec 17 at 11:00 AMLunchtime Live With Celia Weiss – Kimball Organ Concert
The Lerner is pleased to welcome an Elkhart favorite, Celia Weiss, back on The Lerner’s 1924 Kimball Organ in this free community series. Celia Weiss is one of few musical artists who hold the enviable record of having served as a soloist on two different musical instruments. A pianist and organist well known to local audiences, the artist has appeared on numerous occasions with the Elkhart County Symphony Orchestra, the South Bend Symphony Orchestra, the IUSB Philharmonic, the Manchester University Symphony Orchestra, and in recitals throughout
The Lerner Theatre
410 S Main St, Elkhart, IN
Free Concert
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Fri, Dec 19 at 05:30 PMCandlelight: Rings and Dragons
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in South Bend. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Rings and Dragons at South Bend Scottish Rite under the gentle glow of candlelight.
South Bend Scottish Rite
427 N Main St, South Bend, IN
$25.00 – $62.50
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Sat, Dec 20 at 07:45 PMCandlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in South Bend. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at South Bend Scottish Rite under the gentle glow of candlelight.
South Bend Scottish Rite
427 N Main St, South Bend, IN
$25.00 – $62.00
January 2026
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Sat, Jan 24 at 07:00 PMUZIMA! Drum and Dance presents "ASHE: Prepare Ye the Way"
UZIMA! Drum and Dance Company returns with another unforgettable evening of powerful music, movement, and storytelling. Rescheduled from the 2024/2025 season, ASHE: Prepare Ye the Way is a journey down the road less traveled, following in the footsteps of trailblazers such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Mary Church Terrell, and other visionaries who paved the way for peace and progress. Through the art of music and dance that has transformed the course of humanity, this event honors the legacies of those who fought for justice and unity and invites audiences to reflect on their role in continuing that journey. Together, we'll explore the spirit of resistance, hope, and transformation via UZIMA!'s distinctive collaborative practice and leadership in cultural advocacy. From the bold steps of the civil rights movement to the quiet strength of community change-makers, we'll celebrate the unquenchable thirst for change that forever compels us forward, as suffragist and activist Terrell wrote, "lifting as we climb." This event is part of the Presenting Series' Cultural Collective, programming supporting equitable artistic development in our community.
DeBartolo Performing Arts Center
100 Performing Arts Center, Notre Dame, IN
Tickets Available July 28
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Sat, Jan 31 at 06:30 PMTchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6
The Symphony welcomes acclaimed clarinetist Anthony McGill for an emotionally powerful evening featuring Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
February 2026
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Sat, Feb 14 at 06:30 PMLove, South Bend Symphony Orchestra + The Bergamot
Romance is in the air with a special Valentine’s collaboration between the Symphony and indie-folk duo The Bergamot.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
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Sat, Feb 28 at 06:30 PMBeethoven’s Eroica
South Bend Symphony Concertmaster Jameson Cooper takes center stage as the Symphony presents Beethoven’s Eroica—a revolutionary masterpiece of heroism, resilience, and triumph.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
March 2026
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Tue, Mar 10 at 07:30 PMLords of the Sound – The Music of Hans Zimmer
The internationally acclaimed Ukrainian symphony orchestra Lords of the Sound is set to make its highly anticipated United States debut in March 2026, bringing one of its most iconic concert experiences—“The Music of Hans Zimmer” —to select cities across the East Coast and Midwest. A Tribute to a Cinematic Maestro: The Music of Hans Zimmer With The Music of Hans Zimmer, Lords of the Sound pays homage to one of cinema’s greatest living composers. Zimmer’s award-winning soundtracks have shaped the modern era of film, creating unforgettable emotional depth and atmosphere. The concert features epic selections from beloved blockbusters including: Dune, The Dark Knight, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Interstellar, Sherlock Holmes, The Lion King, Man of Steel, and more. Audiences will be swept away by the intensity, beauty, and power of Zimmer’s iconic scores performed live. A Fusion of Power and Passion Led by conductor Nazar Yakobenchuk and featuring standout soloists Illia Skrebnov and Yaroslava Taran, Lords of the Sound blends classical tradition with rock energy for an electrifying performance. The orchestra has enchanted audiences across Europe, most recently completing a 60-show tour in France and a 30-show tour in Germany—each to sold-out venues and standing ovations. The visionary behind this global phenomenon is producer Andrii Novatorov, whose mission for over a decade has been to unite music and cinema in emotionally resonant, large-scale productions. His bold creative direction—fusing classical and electronic instruments—has pushed the boundaries of orchestral performance and earned international acclaim.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Regular Web: $66.25 – $140.75 ADA Web: $54.75 – $126.10
April 2026
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Sat, Apr 18 at 07:30 PMCarmina Burana
The season crescendos with Carmina Burana, a spectacular choral work featuring the South Bend Chamber Singers, Saint Mary’s College Belles Voix, and Notre Dame Glee Club.
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM
May 2026
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Sat, May 9 at 07:30 PMCelebrating The Music of John Williams
The season closes with the music of John Williams with a thrilling evening dedicated to the legendary film composer’s most iconic scores. Music from blockbuster hits such as Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Indiana Jones, and so much more!
Morris Performing Arts Center
211 N Michigan St, South Bend, IN
Public Onsale Begins: Monday, July 21, 2025 10:00 AM