Downtown Elkhart, IndianaOctober 15–17, 2026

NeonNights

Ready. Set. Glow!

Three nights of light, art and entertainment—right in the heart of Elkhart.

A new view after dark

See downtown in a whole new light.

Neon Nights will be the biggest and brightest little event downtown Elkhart has ever seen.

Across three blocks of Main Street and the Central Green, internationally recognized artists and local talent will fill the city with light-based sculpture, live entertainment, food and unexpected moments.

Why Neon Nights ↗

Three nights. One bright city.

When the lights come on.

Full event guide

Thursday

October 15

5–9 PM

Opening night with Downtown Merchant Alliance Ladies Night

Friday

October 16

7–11 PM

Light installations, live entertainment and special attractions

Saturday

October 17

7–11 PM

The full glow, including NIBCO Water and Ice Park

Quality of Place is about creating a community where people want to live, work, visit and spend time together.
Rod Roberson Mayor, City of Elkhart

Find your way around

Your night starts here.

Get the quick answers, mark your route and check back as artists, attractions and event details are announced.

01 / Event guide

What. When. Where. Who.

Everything you need to know before the city lights up.

↗02 / About

Why Neon Nights?

The big idea behind Elkhart’s brightest little event.

↗03 / Media room

Help spread the glow.

Press information, contacts and the latest updates.

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What’s the latest?

News + updates

Press conference
September 4

Join us Friday at 11 AM at Elkhart’s Civic Plaza, at Main and Franklin.

Keep your eyes on the Media Room for the latest Neon Nights news and event information.

Enter the media room ↗