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| | FLASHBACK with Popup Karaoke
Friday, September 11, 2026 • 6-9pm
This event is FREE. Seating is limited. Tickets do not exist.
Join us for Flashback with Popup Karaoke! — a free, family-friendly night of music and laughter featuring the area's favorite Karaoke DJ. Whether you’re a singing superstar or just want to cheer on your friends, this is the perfect way to kick off Popcorn Fest weekend!
All ages are welcome! Bring the whole family, pick your favorite song, and show off your skills at the mic! | Buy Tickets |
| | Saturday Rewind
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 9am
This event is FREE. Seating is limited. Tickets do not exist.
Step inside Memorial Opera House for a nostalgic escape featuring classic cartoons, vintage vibes, costume treasures, cold drinks, and a comfortable place to relax between Popcorn Festival adventures.
📺 Classic Cartoons
👗 Costume Sale
🍿 Indoor & Outdoor Lounges
🍻 Cold Drinks
❄️ Air Conditioning
🪑 Festival Rest Stop
The theater is open from 9 AM to 3 PM, and the Opera House will be open all day for refreshments. Come relive your favorite childhood memories—on the big screen! | Buy Tickets |
| | Post-Pop Jam
Featuring: Jake Diggity & Friends with special guest Bridj Williams
Saturday, September 12, 2026 • 6-9pm
This is a FREE concert. Seating is limited. Tickets do not exist.
Keep the celebration going as we close out the 47th Annual Valparaiso Popcorn Festival with our Post-Pop Jam at Memorial Opera House!
Take one last trip through the decades beginning with Americana/Rock artist, Bridj Williams followed by headliner Jake Diggity & Friends, bringing an eclectic mix of jazz & psychedelic rock. It's the perfect way to unwind after a day of festival fun.
Whether you're stopping in after the Popcorn Fest or making us your evening destination, everyone is welcome to enjoy this FREE, family-friendly concert from 6:00–9:00 PM. Grab a cold drink, relax with friends, and celebrate a day well spent at one of Valpo's favorite traditions.
Jake Diggity and Friends
Bridj Williams | Buy Tickets |
| | Rock of Ages
Book by Chris D’Arienzo Arrangements and Orchestrations by Ethan Popp
September 25 – October 11
Chase the dream. Feel the beat. Hold on to the night. Rev up your engines and hit the Sunset Strip in this electric tribute to 1980s rock anthems. Fueled by hits from Journey, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar and more, Rock of Ages is a joyride of big dreams, big hair, and even bigger heart.
Rock of Ages is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. | Buy Tickets |
| | The Push
The Ultimate U2 Tribute Experience
Friday, October 23, 2026 • 7:00pm
Presented by Memorial Opera House
The Push is a passionate tribute to one of the greatest rock bands in history. Bringing together four seasoned musicians, The Push delivers an electrifying live experience that captures the soaring anthems, the epic guitar textures, and the raw emotional power that define U2's legendary catalog.
From the jangly post-punk energy of Boy and War to the stadium-filling grandeur of The Joshua Tree and beyond, The Push honors the full arc of U2's music — performed live with precision, heart, and a love for the songs that changed rock forever.
Whether headlining summer concert series or rocking private events, The Push brings the fire of a U2 show to every stage they play. Rock with us when The Push makes their MOH debut! | Buy Tickets |
| | The Secret Garden
Music and Lyrics by Marsha Norman Music by Lucy Simon Adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgsen Burnett
November 27 – December 13
Unlock the magic. Heal the heart. A forgotten garden. A grieving girl. A story of renewal that blossoms into something extraordinary. With a lush, haunting score and timeless storytelling, The Secret Garden is a deeply moving journey of transformation, healing, and quiet strength.
The Secret Garden is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. All authorized performance materials are also supplied by Concord. | Buy Tickets |