Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Live Music Performances
- Council Oak Bar and Hard Rock Café performances are FREE.
- Hard Rock Live performances are ticketed.
- All shows 21 and up!
Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana * 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, 46406 * 219-228-2383 + https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com/
MAY
Friday, 5/29/2026
DJ Threejay - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Heavily influenced by his hometown of Chicago, DJ Threejay has continued to hone his skills withHouse Music and fine-tune his sound, making clear in the process why he is one of North America’smost in demand House music artists landing a #1 on the top 100 chart as well as countless top 10music releases.
Party Foul - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Party Foul takes you on a ride from Beatles to Bruno until you’re feeling numero uno. This six-piece band prides itself on crowd-engaging performances with a mix of pop, rock, and country so everyone gets something. Premium vocals, mashups, and instrumentation that never throw in the towel, from Motown to Uptown until you get down, that’s Party Foul!
Saturday, 5/30/2026
DJ Speaks - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Speaks, formerly known as DJ Chiko, is a renowned figure in the music industry whose career spans over 15 years, showcasing his evolution from local Chicago clubs to a global presence.
Boy Band Review – Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Boy Band Review is the best Boy Band Tribute Show in the country! Bringing full production lights, video, choreography, harmonies and energy, Boy Band Review has captured the hearts of fans with their #boyband shows that transport audience members back in time to the days of frosted tips and hunky frontmen professing their undying love. Bringing some sweet hip thrusts and air grabs performed perfectly “N SYNC”, Boy Band Review, shows are an incredible throwback experience where fans relive the best years! Boy Band Review is everyone's favorite show since the 1990s!
JUNE
Friday, 6/5/2026
DJ Nasty Boy Noel - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
My name is Noel Cullen, aka DJ “Nasty Boy” Noel.
Hi Infidelity - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Classic to Current: The Ultimate Rock Experience. Formed in 1985, Infinity grew from being not only a Journey Tribute band, but one of the top drawing cover - bands in the Midwest. Two-plus decades rocking the hundreds of local music festivals lighting up the Chicago suburbs each summer have put Infinity in front of hundreds of thousands of fans.
Saturday, 6/6/2026
DJ Slash - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
DJ Slash began his career as a turntable Dj back in 1983, spinning house, dance music, early hip-hop, and various other genres on 12-inch vinyl.
7th Heaven – Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Boy Band Review is the best Boy Band Tribute Show in the country! Bringing full production lights, video, choreography, harmonies and energy, Boy Band Review has captured the hearts of fans with their #boyband shows that transport audience members back in time to the days of frosted tips and hunky frontmen professing their undying love. Bringing some sweet hip thrusts and air grabs performed perfectly “N SYNC”, Boy Band Review, shows are an incredible throwback experience where fans relive the best years! Boy Band Review is everyone's favorite show since the 1990s!
Friday, 6/12/2026
Stephen Pearcy of Ratt – Hard Rock Live – 7 p.m.
As the founder, lead singer, and songwriter of the metal rock band RATT, Stephen Pearcy led his creation to Mega Multi-Platinum Success Year after Year from 1984 - 1991. Tickets are $38.30 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ D - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
DJ D is born and raised in the 219. Dwight began DJ'ing basement parties as a teenager in the 90's. DJ D is notorious for rocking diverse crowds in all genres including house music, pop, hip hop, Latin, Afro beats, neo-soul and R&B.
Jonny James - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Jonny James is a Nashville recording artist from Northwest Indiana. He has been featured on multiple country radio stations as an “up-and-coming artist to watch out for.”
Saturday, 6/13/2026
Thrown Together Band - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Thrown Together is a Northwest Indiana rock band known for balancing a repertoire of British and American nostalgic rock covers. The slogan "Where Americana meets the British Invasion" describes the diverse Thrown Together playlist, including Beatles, Rolling Stones, CCR, Eagles, CSNY, The Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Neil Young and more.
Too Hype Crew – Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
More than a party band, more than a tribute band, Too Hype Crew is a full-blown rump-shakin’, rhyme-makin’ old school hip hop experience like nothing else you’ve ever seen! A tasteful tribute to the fun hip hop and party anthems of the 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s, featuring an all-live seven piece band, along with “Fly Girl” dancers.
Friday, 6/19/2026
DJ Bobby C- Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
DJ Bobby C. is a product of the Chicago house scene getting his start back in the mid 80's. Being so blessed to thrive in such an era of house music, Bobby has been able to build upon that exposure and go on with that knowledge.
Joe Marcinek Band - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
Joe Marcinek Band is an experience you will never forget. That is because each show features a different lineup of musicians creating a different set of music every night. The music is equal parts Chicago Blues, New Orleans Funk, Grateful Dead Psychedelia, and Jazz Fusion! Joe tours nationally from New York to LA and everywhere in between. Most of the lineups will only happen one time making every night a can't miss show.
Saturday, 6/20/2026
Nothing But the Funk featuring Cameo, Atlantic Starr & The Mary Jane Girls – Hard Rock Live – 6 p.m.
Cameo’s sonic imprint can be heard across generations of music. Their legendary tracks—like “Word Up!” and “Candy”—have been sampled and reimagined by major artists including Beyoncé, Tupac, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, Korn, and Will Smith. The Mary Jane Girls, known for "Candy Man, All Night Long & Boys." The Single "All Night Long" have become the most sampled Girl Group in music history. Atlantic Starr is a legendary American R&B group whose smooth harmonies and timeless grooves helped define the sound of late ’70s and ’80s soul. Tickets are $76.30 and up. Visit www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Kevin Allen - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
Kevin Allen Dj/Producer/Remixer/Video Editor from the 219/Chicago started his journey at an early age. Naturally, growing up in the Chicago area, he was an instant House Head. Kevin produces, remixes and plays a wide variety of House Music ranging from Jackin House to Tech House.
Return 2 Soul – Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Looking for a band to take you down memory lane?! Who doesn't long for meaningful lyrics and feel-good music? RETURN 2 SOUL transports you back to simpler times with our renditions of old school R & B, Motown, pop, and even some jazz and blues.
Friday, 6/26/2026
DJ Dre the Giant- Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Born on November 4, 1981, in Gary, Indiana, Andre P. Cobb, better known as Drethe_Giant, is a multitalented creative force. A professional licensed barber, drummer, thespian, comedian, radio host, singer, and DJ, Dre brings a dynamic blend of artistry and charisma to every endeavor.
Hair Mania - Hard Rock Cafe Stage – 9 p.m.
HairMania- 80's Hard Rock Tribute is guaranteed to bring a serious good time! The High energy-full production stage show of HairMania confirmed that 80’s hard rock lives on in the hearts of the TRUE Rockers & soccer moms in the Midwest. Hear the best in 80's hard rock from Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Journey, Poison, GnR, AC/DC and oh soooo much more! HairManiacs Unite!
Saturday, 6/27/2026
DJ Ric Hard - Council Oak Bar Stage – 8 p.m.
A regionally known DJ that’s played almost every major club and spot in Northwest Indiana and Chicagoland.
Together Band – Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Together is the hottest English / Spanish showband in the Chicagoland area. The group is a twelve-member band that is diversified in its musical styles, performing everything from pop to rhythm and blues to big band to Latin rock and different Spanish selections. Its strength is its show, which combines outstanding vocal efforts and a tight state presentation.