South Bend Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in South Bend, IN, and nearby areas.
- Updated: October 30, 2026
Events take place across South Bend throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 128 Upcoming Events
- 0 Events This Weekend
- 7 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured South Bend events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
South Bend Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in South Bend
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 126
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats,
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $126, Avg. price ~ $538, Tickets Available: 59. Select Seats - Nov 07, 2026, 12:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $122, Tickets Available: 105. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $24, Avg. price ~ $102, Tickets Available: 394. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET: United European Ballet Company: Cinderella at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $82, Avg. price ~ $181, Tickets Available: 195. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY: Girls Night! Pray. Laugh. Repeat. - Chonda Pierce, June Bug & Karyn Williams at Christian Center Church, 530 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $42, 8 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Michigan State Spartans at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 290. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — ALTERNATIVE: Zach Pietrini at Stockroom East, 625 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $27, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $68, Avg. price ~ $147, Tickets Available: 68. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 5:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Dixon's Violin at Stockroom East, 625 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $41, Avg. price ~ $60, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 24, 2026, 6:30 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Best Value: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Bowling Green Falcons at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $52, Tickets Available: 365. Select Seats
- Nov 25, 2026, 8:00 PM Wed — COMEDY: Mike Epps at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $59, Avg. price ~ $144, Tickets Available: 76. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 3:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Boston College Eagles at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $73, Tickets Available: 265. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $103, Tickets Available: 304. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Miracle on 34th Street at Wilson Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend, IN, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $57, 11 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $70, Avg. price ~ $444, Tickets Available: 204. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at Compton Family Ice Arena • 5022 seats, 100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617, US. From $40, Avg. price ~ $156, Tickets Available: 172. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $393, Tickets Available: 235. Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Miracle on 34th Street at Wilson Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend, IN, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $57, 17 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: Miracle on 34th Street at Wilson Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend, IN, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $57, 23 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Dec 05, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: The Bodyguard - The Musical at Morris Performing Arts Center • 2564 seats, 211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601, US. From $83, Avg. price ~ $427, Tickets Available: 194. Select Seats
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South Bend Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse South Bend events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
How The Grinch Stole Christmas
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 93
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Notre Dame Fighting Irish Hockey
100 Compton Family Ice Arena, South Bend, IN 46617
Upcoming Events: 27
Nov 12, 2026 Time TBA
Girls Night! Pray. Laugh. Repeat.
530 E Ireland Rd, South Bend, IN 46614
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Cinderella - Ballet
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 70
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Zach Pietrini
625 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
O Christmas Tea: A British Comedy
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 22, 2026 3:00 PM
Dixon's Violin
625 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 22, 2026 5:00 PM
Mike Epps
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 25, 2026 8:00 PM
Miracle on 34th Street
Wilson Auditorium at South Bend Civic Theatre, South Bend, IN
Upcoming Events: 107
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
The Bodyguard - The Musical
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 171
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
The Mark Wood Trans-Siberian Symphony Experience
120 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 2
Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM
Patterson Hood
625 E Jefferson Blvd., South Bend, IN 46617
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 12, 2026 7:30 PM
The Prophecy Show - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tribute
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 7
Dec 16, 2026 7:30 PM
South Bend Symphony Orchestra
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 5
Dec 19, 2026 7:30 PM
Umphrey's McGee
211 North Michigan Street, South Bend, IN 46601
Upcoming Events: 33
Jan 21, 2027 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across South Bend. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in South Bend right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. South Bend rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in South Bend?
Yeah — South Bend doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in South Bend?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across South Bend, IN. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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