UPCOMING EVENTS
La Porte is a community that’s always moving, always celebrating, and always finding new ways to bring people together. Whether you’re visiting from out of town, working on the Microsoft datacenter project, or simply exploring the area during your downtime, this page is your guide to what’s happening around the city.
Here you’ll find a curated list of upcoming events – from festivals and concerts to family-friendly activities, seasonal celebrations, and special gatherings hosted by local organizations. Each listing includes the essential details you need with links for more information.
Events are added and updated regularly, so check back often to see what’s new. No matter how long you’re in La Porte, we invite you to get involved, meet the community, and enjoy everything our city has to offer.
July
City of La Porte LakeFest
Date: July 24-26, 2026
Time: Varies
Description: Running July 24th through July 26th, this festival boasts three days of music, art, food and fun for the whole family on La Porte’s Pine, Stone and Clear lakes. This event is the perfect occasion to showcase the city’s lakes and natural resources, as well as show neighboring communities what it means to be “Livin’ the Lake Life” in the City of La Porte.
Arts in the Park - Smarty Pants
Date: July 30, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Blending festival ready beats with live instrumentation and immersive show production, this group transforms each performance into an unforgettable experience.
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Description: Join Downtown La Porte Events on Friday, August 7th for the final Friday Night Live of the season – a tropical-inspired evening filled with great food, live music, and summer fun in the heart of downtown La Porte.
August
Arts in the Park - Cripple Creek
Date: August 6, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: A group of great local guys come together to share their time and talent with Arts in the Park and our La Porte community!
Cheeseburger in Paradise
Date: August 7, 2026
Time: 6:00-10:00 PM
Description: Join Downtown La Porte Events on Friday, August 7th for the final Friday Night Live of the season – a tropical-inspired evening filled with great food, live music, and summer fun in the heart of downtown La Porte.
Arts in the Park - Skirt
Date: August 12, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: With a fusion of funk, rock, ska and influences of reggae, this Michigan City band is an electric mix of musical genres that will get you out of your seats and onto the dance floor.
Arts in the Park - Typhoon Summer
Date: August 13, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Typhoon Summer is your go-to Indiana based space rock band. A Typhoon Summer experience includes covers of your favorite rock songs and a unique blend of tasty originals.
Ohio Valley Wrestling
Date: August 14, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Get your tickets to see the country’s best up-and-coming pro wrestlers in a thrilling, hard-hitting show at the Civic Auditorium. Bring the entire family for an epic night of high-flying action.
44th Annual Lubeznik Arts Festival
Date: August 15 & 16, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Description: Join us this summer for our 44th Lubeznik Arts Festival (LAF)! LAF is one of the highlights of summer in Northwest Indiana! Taking place on LCA’s grounds, just steps away from Lake Michigan, LAF connects festival-goers to our dynamic programming and exhibitions.
Arts in the Park - Trouble Blind
Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: This band is classic rock and roll and country all wrapped up in one big package.
Arts in the Park - Middle of the Road
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Northwest IN best loved dance band for over 49 years!
The Ten Band - A Pearl Jam Tribute
Date: August 28, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: The rescheduled The Ten Band – A Tribute to Pearl Jam show takes place on Friday, August 28, bringing to life the music of one of the legendary bands in the Grunge movement of the early ’90s.
September
Shoot to Thrill: The Ultimate All Girl Tribute to AC/DC
Date: September 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Get ready for Shoot To Thrill: The Ultimate All Girl Tribute to AC/DC coming to the Civic Auditorium on Friday, September 18.
These fantastic musicians out of Raleigh, N.C., capture the true essence of AC/DC, with a killer blonde “Angus” who spins around the stage and a vocalist who adds a sweet bluesy vibe to all the hits. The girls are dedicated to putting on a show that includes lots of audience participation, keeping everyone singing, dancing and having a rockin’ good time.
27th Annual Sunflower Fair
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Description: The Sunflower Fair in Downtown La Porte is one of the largest area festivals with over 100 craft and nonprofit vendors, food, entertainment, rides, and more.
Arts in the Park - Middle of the Road
Date: August 27, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Description: Northwest IN best loved dance band for over 49 years!