Turn Up the Cool: Live Music Across Northern Indiana
Posted on April 29, 2025 by Dina Miller
Indiana’s Cool North offers an unforgettable live music experience year-round, with concerts and festivals across charming towns and scenic venues. From lakeside stages and historic theaters to buzzing downtown parks, the region showcases local talent and national acts in every genre. Events like summer concert series, music festivals, and intimate performances bring communities together through rhythm and melody. Whether you're into jazz, rock, country, or blues, Indiana’s Cool North delivers the soundtrack to your getaway.
Map of Top Summer Events
- Elkhart County 4-H Fair, Goshen
- Middlebury Summer Fest
- Ekhart Jazz Festival
- Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail
- LaPorte 4th of July Parade
- LaPorte Lakefest
- Singing Sands Sculpting Sand Festival, Washington Park Beach, Michigan City
- XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix
- Indiana Dunes State Park Sand Sculpting Contest
- Festival of Magic (Aftermath, Chesterton and Running Vines, Valparaiso)
- Houses of the Holy (Memorial Opera House)
- Porter County Fair, Valparaiso
- Gary Air Show, Marquette Park
- Cedar Lake Summerfest
- Decades Music Festival, Munster
- Pierogi Fest, Whiting
