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Notre Dame

From the energy of a Fighting Irish game day to a walkable evening downtown, there are always events and things to do in Notre Dame, IN. The region's cultural pulse is felt at major venues near campus and throughout the heart of South Bend. Community gatherings, from monthly art walks to a massive annual arts festival, add a distinctly local flavor to the calendar.

• A classic South Bend evening can start with dinner downtown, followed by a Broadway show at the Morris Performing Arts Center or a local play at the South Bend Civic Theatre.
• On the University of Notre Dame campus, the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center is a key destination for world-class music, dance, and theater performances.
• Downtown South Bend comes alive with recurring celebrations like the monthly First Fridays and the single-day Art Beat festival.