Free Summer Music Concert Series
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Dina Miller
Experience the melodies floating through the air. Indiana’s Cool North offers a number of free open-air concert series held amidst lush parks and various picturesque locales. Discover a nearby concert and relax while savoring the culinary offerings from food trucks or other local vendors at many of these events.
Summer Concert Series (Bulldog Park, Crown Point)
Concerts will be held on the lawn of the Franciscan Health Amphitheater on various Thursdays during the Car Cruise and at a variety of special events. (June 2 – Oct 3). All concerts are free to attend. See the schedule HERE.
Valparaiso Events Summer Concert Series (Central Park Plaza)
Every Thursday, July 9 to August 27, 2026, there’s a free concert at the Northwest Health Amphitheater, Central Park Plaza. There’s a different band each week, and there’s something for everyone! See the 2026 concert schedule HERE.
Arts in the Park (Fox Memorial Park, LaPorte)
Thursdays June 4 to August 27, 2026 come to Fox Memorial Park in LaPorte to enjoy fabulous music on a beautiful hillside overlooking Clear Lake. A different band is featured each week throughout the summer for a little bit of everything. See the concert lineup HERE. You can also catch the LaPorte City Band on Wednesdays, June 3 – August 5.
Michigan City Municipal City Band at Washington Park
Live musical performances under the stars near the shores of Lake Michigan, every Thursday, June to August, at 7:30 in Washington Park, Michigan City. See more information HERE. Concert is free, but parking fees may apply.
Summer Chill Concert Series (NIBCO Water & Ice Park, Elkhart)
On the third Friday of the month, June to September, come to the NIBCO Water & Ice Park in Elkhart for free family-friendly concerts. Completing the fun are food from local vendors and the splash pad! See the schedule HERE.
There’s a lot to do this summer in Indiana’s Cool North. Find more events HERE.
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