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.
Swinging Through Elkhart: A Jazz Tradition
June 19-22, 2025
The Elkhart Jazz Festival, held annually since 1988 in downtown Elkhart, celebrates America’s classic art form with over 100 performers across multiple venues, including some free. Known as the “Band Instrument Capital of the World,” Elkhart hosts this vibrant event, drawing 20,000 attendees for a weekend of world-class jazz and community spirit
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- 69 Minutes to Michigan City
- 75 Minutes to Indiana Dunes
- 92 Minutes to South Shore
