The DMC Mental Health Symposium brings together music, mental wellness, and motivation in an unforgettable event led by hip-hop pioneer Darryl “DMC” McDaniels. As a founding member of the legendary group Run-DMC, Darryl broke barriers in music, fashion, and culture—selling over 40 million records and amassing a billion streams. Beyond the music, his journey has […]
Chrisette Michele Chrisette Michele emerged onto the neo-soul scene in the mid-2000s with a voice that resonated with depth and clarity. Born in Central Islip, New York, her journey into music began early, influenced by jazz, gospel, and soul. Michele’s debut album, I Am, dropped in 2007, introducing her velvety vocals to a broader audience. […]
Felipe Esparza is a stand-up comedian and actor whose career has continued to skyrocket since winning NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2010. He is currently on his At My Leisure national tour. His three successful stand-up specials are streaming on Netflix and HBO, his podcast What’s Up Fool? is holding steady as one of the […]
PRESENTED BY THE ELKHART COUNTY CVBAdditional Event Sponsors: Conn Selmer | American Electric PowerAlliance RV | NIBCO | Borden Waste-Away GroupCity of Elkhart and The Lerner Theatre are thrilled to host Celebration Under The Stars featuring Kool & the Gang with special guest, The Commodores on Saturday, September 6th, 2025 at 7:00pm. This free performance, […]
Steven Curtis Chapman is bringing his SPEECHLESS ’25 Tour to a city near you! The tour will be celebrating 25 years of the iconic album that featured seven #1 radio hits, “Speechless”. Come hear the album played front to back in its entirety for the very first time - featuring songs like “Dive,” “Be Still […]
512: The Selena Experience is a mind-blowing experience and the closest one you can get to live a Selena concert. Simply, the best Selena tribute production out there! These musicians came together and orchestrated an extraordinary show that will take you back to 1995 within seconds of their first song. 512 will bring to you the finest […]
Dance into the Roaring Twenties with this dazzling Broadway-style ballet. Immerse yourself in the jazzy world of flappers and champagne with this new and entirely original production from World Ballet Company. Experience the glitz, glamor, and tragic romance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s timeless novel LIVE on stage, featuring a multinational cast, lustrous hand-crafted costumes, and […]
With a career spanning decades, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas will bring their charttopping anthems like “We Built This City,” “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now,” and “Sara” to life. Sharing the stage, Foghat will deliver their signature blues-rock sound with classics such as “Slow Ride,” “Fool for the City,” and “I Just Want to Make Love […]
In the event of unforeseen circumstances causing the change of dates, titles, locations, or seating arrangements, no refunds will be issued. SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL | MARCH 13th, 14th & 15thThe Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who […]
You can take the boy out of the trailer park, but you can’t take the trailer park out of the boy… stand-up comedian Dusty Slay grew up on Lot 8 of a mobile home neighborhood in Opelika, Alabama, with a love for both classic country and rock and a career history peppered with jobs like […]
Mutts Gone Nuts - Unleashed! Come see a dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing rescue dogs that […]
VIP PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE!* – All-In Price: $319.50 VIP Package includes one reserved seat ticket, access to the pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A, priority early entry, Midland merchandise item - exclusive to VIP packages, official Midland VIP laminate + lanyard and crowd free merchandise shopping opportunity. *Limited availability.GRAMMY® nominees Midland have sought to reintroduce the […]
The Grand Kyiv Ballet's new winter ballet “The Snow Queen” is based on the world-famous fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. This fascinating romantic story set to the music of Edvard Grieg, Jules Massenet, Mozart, and Vivaldi, will give unforgettable bright emotions of happiness for adults and children. Handsome Kai, robbers, forest fairies, funny Snowman, […]
Step inside the stories behind country music’s biggest hits at a close-up evening in the Crystal Ballroom, presented in partnership with Friends of The Lerner. This special event features three of Nashville’s most acclaimed songwriters—Kelly Archer, whose chart-topping hits have been recorded by Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, and Cody Johnson; Gordie Sampson, Grammy-winning writer of “Jesus, […]
Event Update: Sold Out! Join the waitlist at The Lerner Box Office if you’d like to be contacted should any tickets become available. To add your name, please stop by the box office in person or call us at 574-293-4469. The Symphony Welcomes Girl Named Tom Our Nov. 23 concert at The Lerner Theatre features […]
Join YOUR Elkhart Municipal Band as we kick off our 88th season with a holiday celebration... The North Pole Radio Hour! Director Scott Spradling will lead the band in a series of festive holiday themed music, featuring old time favorites and some entertaining twists on familiar themes! In this time of heightened need […]
Kick off the holiday season with an incredible night of music from four world-renowned artists! Home for the Holidays stars two-time Grammy Award winner and two-time Academy Award winner Peabo Bryson; two-time Grammy Award winner Sheena Easton; American Idol winner and Grammy Award nominee Ruben Studdard; and international trumpet prodigy Ilya Serov. Home for the […]
Celebrating the 1924 Grand Opening of the Lerner Theatre is at the heart of this original musical by Premier Arts Executive Artistic Director Craig Gibson and Grammy Award Winning Musician Juan-Carlos Alarcon. Loosely based on the O'Henry Holiday Classic, “The Gift of the Magi,” our story will explore the Magic of Christmas on Elkhart's Main […]
Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for her new fur coat. The Dalmatians rally all the dogs of London for a daring […]
Join us as we mark a meaningful moment in Elkhart’s history. Following the final performance of Premier Arts’ The Gift on Sunday, December 14, the community is invited to gather for a brief ceremony as we symbolically seal the Lerner Theatre Time Capsule—filled with stories, memories, and pieces of today—set to be opened in 2075. […]
FREE POPCORN FOR THE FIRST 300 GUESTS(Limit of 1 Box per Person) A 1946 beloved Christmas fantasy drama about George Bailey, a man who, frustrated with life, is shown by a guardian angel what life would have been like for his community if he had never been born. Run Time: 130 minutes Cast: James Stewart, […]
With three consecutive No. 1 singles in 2012, Lee Brice quickly moved beyond the label of country’s “next big thing.” His second album, Hard 2 Love, proved anything but difficult to embrace, delivering crowd-pleasing hits like “Parking Lot Party” and “A Woman Like You,” and securing a No. 2 debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums […]
Highlights from the ballet Cinderella with families in mind. Act 1 features a shortened version of the magical Cinderella ballet with dances with Cinderella, the Fairy godmother, and the guests at the midnight waltz! Act 2 showcases the dancers in contemporary ballet, modern dance, and more! This performance has a little bit of dance for […]
The Lerner Theatre is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of […]
Rodney Carrington is a multi-talented comedian, actor, singer and writer playing sold-out shows around the world as one of the top 10 highest-grossing touring comedians for the past two decades. A platinum-recording artist, Rodney's recorded eight major record label comedy albums, followed by three albums on his own record label, Laughter's Good Records. Rodney is […]
Postcards invites listeners on a musical journey inspired by places, cultures, and the spirit of travel. From the vibrant rhythms and colors of Sam Hazo’s Arabesque and Randall Standridge’s Havana Nights to the bold energy of The Klaxon March, each selection evokes the essence of a destination. John Barnes Chance’s Variations on a Korean Folk Song […]
The Dordt University Wind Symphony is the premiere instrumental performing ensemble from Dordt University in Sioux Center, Iowa. The ensemble is under the direction of professor of music and Director of Instrumental Ensembles, Dr. Onsby C. Rose. This will be the third of seven performances during their 2026 National Tour which will take them from […]
Best known for co-creating, executive producing and starring in one of the most recognized and long-standing comedy shows of all time, Impractical Jokers, comedian Sal Vulcano recently announced the EVERYTHING’S FINE TOUR – his newest national stand-up tour - kicking off in Fall 2024 after selling out in over 60 markets during his previous tour, including notable […]
Her past is a mystery. Her future is an adventure. Elkhart Christian Academy presents Anastasia: The Musical Youth March 6-7th! This is a musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be. From Tony winners Terrence McNally, Stephen Flaherty and Lynn Ahrens, creators of such Broadway classics as Ragtime and Once On This Island, this dazzling show […]
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many "thinks." Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and […]
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 […]
Come Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Queen’s first tour of America with BOHEMIAN QUEEN! An epic show of “Queen Live Through the Years,” beginning with their early songs from that first tour, then moving through the decades of mega hits we all know and love! Hailed as ‘The World’s Most Passionate Queen Tribute,’ selling out shows […]
Eagles fans! Get ready to celebrate the music & legacy of the Eagles on March 22, 2026 when acclaimed tribute Take it to the Limit arrives in Elkhart for the 1st time! Revisit all the timeless Eagles hits like Hotel California, Heartache Tonight, Desperado, all performed 100% live!With rave reviews from coast to coast, the […]
The Music of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit & The Rings of Power - in Concert with a special guest from the films, a symphonic orchestra and the Oscar-winning music of Ed Sheeran, Howard Shore, Annie Lennox, Enya, and more great composers. The musical world of hobbits and elves from J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lord […]
The symphonic world of Hans Zimmer with music from James Bond, The Lion King, The Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, Inception, Interstellar, Top Gun, Dune and more! “The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others” is an unforgettable concert and audiovisual experience for all age groups, film enthusiasts, music lovers, and families. The […]
A Symphonic Panorama “Echoes of Fate,” March 29, 2026 at The Lerner Theatre, presents guest soloist Michail Thompson on trumpet and a challenging, intriguing, and expansive range of orchestral experiences The Elkhart County Symphony’s fourth concert of the 2025-26 season, “Echoes of Fate”—March 29, 2026 at The Lerner Theatre in Downtown Elkhart—presents an exciting and […]
GRAMMY-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman proudly announces A New Era – Spring Tour 2026, an all-new live show marking the next chapter in the globally acclaimed ensemble’s extraordinary journey. This tour marks a new, exciting chapter in the group's celebrated 21-year journey, featuring worldclass musicianship brought to life by sopranos Mairéad Carlin, Muirgen O’Mahony, […]
The Lerner Theatre is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of cinema, […]
Join us for The State of the City Address at The Lerner Theatre on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm! Hear from Mayor Rod Roberson as he unveils Elkhart's measurable progress and future plans! This event is open to all Elkhart residents, and we encourage you to attend in person to learn firsthand about […]
Experience the extraordinary! Join us for a rare evening of breathtaking violin like you've never heard before, as seen across North America and beyond. Be inspired by the electric violin, re-imagined by acclaimed artist Dixon, live in concert! Don't just hear the music - feel it. Get tickets while they last! "Unlike anything I've ever […]
The Elkhart Municipal Band presents: A Children's Concert! This event is for the young and young at heart. Join us at the Lerner Theatre on April 19th at 3pm for a free and family friendly musical experience.
Seatings at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Celebrate Mom in style at our annual Mother’s Day Brunch, presented by Navarre Hospitality Group, in the elegant Crystal Ballroom! Treat her to a relaxing, joy-filled experience, not having to worry about a thing! The Menu Cash Bar: Assorted Soda, Domestic and Imported Beer, Wine, and Mixed Drinks […]
The Lerner Theatre is proud to announce the return of The Lerner Loves You, a free community movie series created as a heartfelt thank-you to the people of Elkhart and surrounding communities. Made possible by the Elkhart County CVB, the series invites audiences to gather once again inside the iconic downtown venue for shared moments of […]
DO YOU WANT TO PARTY LIKE ITS 1999? DO YOU LIKE TO SING AND DANCE TO YOUR PARTY ROCK FAVES LIKE NO ONE IS LISTENING? YOU ARE A ROCKOLOGIST!! ROCKOLOGY CHICAGO is a Party Rock Band based in the Chicagoland area, bringing to life the greatest sing along and dance hits throughout the history of […]
Since 1988, jazz legends and fans have gathered each summer in downtown Elkhart for an unforgettable weekend at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. Blending warm small-town hospitality with world-class talent, the festival has grown into an internationally recognized celebration of America’s classic art form. Each year, more than 100 performers take the stage while thousands of […]
Event Update: Art Walk After Hours Canceled Due to the forecasted weather, tonight's Art Walk After Hours concert featuring Common Ground has been canceled. The safety of our guests, performers, and staff is our top priority. While we're disappointed we won't be able to gather on Central Green tonight, we are currently exploring options to […]
Game on the Green is the moment the world has been anticipating. Nations are battling head-to-head for the world-champion title. On Sunday, July 19th at 1:00 p.m., join us at Central Green for a FREE day of thrilling competition and community fun! Come and relax as the pre-game festivities begin; take part in mini-soccer games, represent your […]
Celebrate more than a century of memories at The Lerner Theatre Historical Narrative Film Premiere during Downtown Elkhart's Art Walk! Be among the first to experience our brand-new historical narrative film, an inspiring look at the remarkable story of The Lerner Theatre—from its grand opening in 1924 through decades of entertainment, preservation, restoration, and the […]
INDIE ROCK FROM THE GREAT LAKES! Niles, Michigan's The Erly came together in late 2017, founded by vocalist/bassist Collin Mattiford and vocalist/drummer Fran Gleason. Guitarist and vocalist Trevor McDonald soon joined the lineup, turning a last-minute "musician wanted" ad into a Craigslist success story. The band has since released three albums—Shadows (2018), Reckless (2021), and Culture Fever (2023)—building a loyal […]
Monday, July 27th - Saturday, August 1st Youth Camp - ages 5-11: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Teen Camp - ages 12-18: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performance on Saturday, August 1st at 2:00 p.m. $225.00 per camper Join us this summer for our annual Best of Broadway Theatre Camp! Campers will learn a medley […]
The 2nd Annual Mental Health Symposium brings together music, mental wellness, and motivation in an unforgettable event led by WNBA and Basketball Legend Sheryl Swoopes. A 2016 Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Swoopes has broken barriers in music, fashion, culture and basketball worldwide. Beyond the basketball, her journey has been deeply personal and inspiring, […]
On February 11, comedian Henry Cho was inducted as the 229th member of The Grand Ole Opry. This prestigious honor has not been extended to a comedian since 1973. Henry’s TV credits include appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show, CBS’s The Late, Late, Show, and NBC’s Young Comedians Special. He served two years as host […]
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