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/
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Friday, 5/1/2026
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.
Rhymin’ and Stealin’ - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Since 2009, this crew has gone beyond the typical tribute act, blending meticulous detail with pure obsession to recreate the Beastie Boys experience with explosive accuracy.
Saturday, 5/2/2026
The Temptations and the Four Tops - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
The Temptations, often referred to as American music royalty, are world-renowned superstars of entertainment, revered for their phenomenal catalog of music and prolific career. They are one of the most iconic, bestselling brands in the entertainment world today. Their concerts include fan favorites such as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me),” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone,” and more. With an astounding twenty-four Top 40 hits in the U.S.—including ten Top 20 singles and two number-one smashes—The Four Tops have left an indelible mark on music. Their international appeal is equally enduring, with more than twenty chart-topping singles in the UK and hits across the world. Tickets start at $65.50. www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ LyteBrite - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
DJing became more than just a passion for me on New Year’s Eve of 2019 — the night I rang in the new year behind the turntable and discovered my true love for creating unforgettable moments through music.
Buffett Beach Band - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
The Buffett Beach Band is a premiere Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band performing throughout the US, with their most popular markets being California, Texas & Florida.
Friday, 5/8/2026
DJ All Owt - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
DJ All Owt is not your ordinary DJ! When it’s time to party, DJ All Owt does exactly that—goes all out. Known for delivering unforgettable vibes to grown and sexy crowds, DJ All Owt is a master of blending R&B, hip-hop, old school, pop hits and feel-good hits that keep dance floors packed and energy high all night long.
Mr. Blotto - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Mr. Blotto is Chicago’s Original Jam Band. In their 30th year as a non-stop touring band with over a dozen albums and nearly 4000 concerts under their belt, Mr. Blotto is at this point, a force of nature to be experienced. Generational audiences are engaged and surprised constantly as the band breaks down norms and expectations by playing surprise albums in their entirety, or voyaging on complex musical odysseys. Always fun, always high-quality sound and always fresh, Mr. Blotto made it through the rough and tumble music world as survivors that now share their unparalleled professional experience and unbridled creativity in every show.
Saturday, 5/9/2026
DJ Marquez Antonio - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Straight from the 312 the birthplace of House Music, Marquez Antonio is known for his selective picks of tracks and blends. Always taking you for a ride on his groove's, he is also Co-Founder of Groove Foundation, as well as Sunday Afternoon Grooves and Eats & Beats Events. A veteran on the wheel of steel (Turntables).
Sheryl and Say Yes Band - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Sheryl began singing and playing various instruments in the church, in her teen years Sheryl began her own female group in her church (Mt. Zion Baptist Church) called “Sisters” in which she wrote several of their songs and also wrote songs for the National Baptist State Convention.
Thursday, 5/14/2026
Lorna Shore - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 6 p.m.
Lorna Shore is an American symphonic blackened deathcore band based in Warren County, New Jersey. The current formation includes lead vocalist Will Ramos, guitarists Adam De Micco and Andrew O'Connor, bassist Michael Yager and drummer Austin Archey. Tickets start at $69.65 Ticketmaster.com
Friday, 5/15/2026
Stephanie Mills and Shalamar - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Stephanie Mills is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, and Broadway star. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she started singing at the age of three. Stephanie won the competitive Amateur Hour at the Apollo for six straight weeks and made her Broadway debut at a young age starring in the musical “Maggie Flynn.” As Shalamar, Howard Hewett and Jeffrey Daniel collected more than 100 gold, silver and platinum awards. Howard and Jeffrey, together with Carolyn Griffey – the daughter of Solar Records founder Dick Griffey and longest serving female member of the group, bring an exciting blend of funk, disco and soul to every live show. Tickets start at $65. www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Drethe_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.
Marcy Playground - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Marcy Playground is celebrating over 25 years of active touring and recording since their breakthrough hit in 1997, “Sex and Candy”. The band has 5 worldwide studio albums and an extensive history of tours, film & TV placements, and over 130 Million Streams. Their debut album certified platinum back in 1997, while the radio classic “Sex and Candy” spent a record 15 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. Although the album was largely known for that hit, it actually sparked a total of 3 charting singles, including “Sherry Fraser” and “Saint Joe on the School Bus” - all 3 of which were also MTV and VH1 favorites. Their sophomore album, Shapeshifter, also produced a Billboard Modern Rock charting single “Its Saturday.”
Saturday, 5/16/2026
Gucci Mane with the Masterclass Tour - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Radric Delantic Davis, known professionally as Gucci Mane, is a rapper. He helped pioneer the hip-hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I. and Young Jeezy, particularly in the 2000s and 2010s. Gucci Mane is a highly prolific artist, having released over 15 studio albums and more than 70 mixtapes throughout his career. In 2007, he founded his own label, 1017 Records. Tickets start at $117.19. 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.
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Sometimes it's hard to believe that The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus began their expedition into the hearts and minds of a generation 20 years ago. Their blazing 2006 debut single "Face Down" delivered both anthemic choruses and a strident message about domestic abuse, with the song and the album it appears on ‘Don’t You Fake It”’ (both celebrating their 20th Anniversary in 2026) achieving both sales accolades and adoration from crowds all over the planet. They’ve accomplished a massive amount, from 5x platinum record sales to close to 2 billion streams and a worldwide touring history, but the band’s real success begins and ends with the dedication and passion frontman Ronnie Winter has for his fans. From the poignancy of “Face Down,” to the blistering 2025 singles “Perfection” and “Slipping Through,” to the fan favorites “Brace Yourself” (from 2020’s ‘The Emergency EP’) and the title track from 2011’s album ‘Am I The Enemy,’ The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus continue to put sweat equity and sincerity into a world that desperately needs it in no uncertain terms.
Friday, 5/22/2026
DJ Arttyf - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
Artty Fowler, aka DJ Arttyf, is a Chicago-based DJ and music curator with over 20 years of experience. Raised on the sounds of 1970s funk, house, and hip-hop, his style blends classic influences with modern energy to keep dance floors moving.
Anthem - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Classic Rock & Beyond is an all-live musical experience that goes above & beyond Classic Rock, covering all-time favorites like Styx, REO, Boston, Bon Jovi, Rush, Whitesnake, Ozzy, Led Zeppelin, Kansas, Night Ranger, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, Loverboy, Van Halen, Foreigner, Triumph, AC/DC, Def Leppard & more, spanning the decades of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and beyond!
Saturday, 5/23/2026
Foghat and Nazareth - Hard Rock Live – Doors open at 7 p.m.
Born in 1971 when Roger Earl and Lonesome Dave Peverett left Savoy Brown to carve their own path, Foghat quickly found their groove—and fans found a band they could crank up loud and boogie too. It all exploded in 1975 with Fool for the City, their double-platinum masterpiece featuring the now-legendary track “Slow Ride.” Just two years later, Foghat Live went multi-platinum and cemented their rep as one of rock’s most electrifying live bands. Nazareth rose from playing the pubs, clubs and dance halls of their native Scotland to become one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Songs like "Broken Down Angel," "Bad Bad Boy," "Turn On Your Receiver," "My White Bicycle," all made their mark on the world charts alongside the mega hits, "Dream On," "This Flight Tonight," "Hair of the Dog," and the one and only "Love Hurts." Tickets start at $44.45. www.Ticketmaster.com
DJ Cliqs - Council Oak Bar Stage – 9 p.m.
DJ Cliqs is one of the most talented & rocking Versatile Mix DJs with a reputation to rock a diverse crowd with good music. He started Deejaying at the age of 18 years after discovering he has an ear & Love for House music, inspired by the likes of Oskido, Glen Lewis, DJ Mbuso, Bojo Mujo (RIP), DJ Mujava, DJ Fresh, DJ Clock, DJ Christos and many more.
Crazy Hearse - Hard Rock Café Stage – 9 p.m.
Covering much of Neil Young’s catalog, Crazy Hearse delivers the raw unvarnished impact of Neil’s acoustic and electric material. From classic albums such as After the Goldrush and Harvest through to the mid-career classics of Freedom and Ragged Glory, Crazy Hearse faithfully present some of Neil's best material.
Second Hand News - Hard Rock Café Stage – 10 p.m.
Second Hand News recreates the experience of seeing Fleetwood Mac in their heyday. Made up of veteran local musicians (Melissa Brausch, Josh Chicoine, Mike Holtz, Dan Ingenthron, Mike Vanier, and Lindsay Weinberg), the band features spot-on vocal harmonies, careful attention to detail, and electric live shows.
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!