Morris Center Marks Día de los Muertos in South Bend
The sixth annual celebration displayed five ofrendas across South Bend and featured a free concert.
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South Bend Entertainment News
In South Bend, entertainment news means live performances, arts venues, film screenings, cultural events and the industry behind local attractions. Reporting here touches on the intersection of media and the local arts scene.
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Indiana Dinosaur Museum Adds Coffin Race to Fest
The second annual HalloweenFest drew an estimated 3,000 people to South Bend for pumpkin carving, a coffin race and haunted attractions.
Arts and Theater
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South Bend Lyric Opera Named First Executive Director
The South Bend Lyric Opera appointed Rita Koehler to lead the organization during its 10th anniversary season.
Film
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Would you attend a sports-themed film festival if one were hosted in your local community?
Dynasty Sports Film Festival Will Debut in South Bend
The four-day inaugural event will showcase sports cinema from October 22 through October 25, 2026.
Regular subjects here include concert and festival programming, theater productions, exhibition schedules, and the management of major gathering places. Coverage runs across the city and through the communities around it. Seasonal factors like climate and the academic calendar dictate the rhythm of indoor and outdoor events throughout the year. The sustainability of arts programming and the balance between touring attractions and homegrown talent appear as persistent themes.