HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS

Grammy award-winning singer, Stephanie Mills
Grammy award-winning singer, Stephanie Mills

HARD ROCK CASINO NORTHERN INDIANA CELEBRATES FIVE YEARS


Gary, IN (May 5, 2026) Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has big weekend plans to mark its 5th anniversary. Northwest Indiana’s number one entertainment destination opened on May 14, 2021. Five years later, things are still going strong. As of March 2026, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana has been the leading casino in Indiana for 53 consecutive months. To celebrate Hard Rock has promotions, new memorabilia, and lots of great live music.


Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana – By the numbers


Total of visitors recorded over the past 5 years: Over 11.5 million

Total dollar amount of jackpots over past 5 years: 411,057 jackpots totaling $1,044,820,373

Total tax revenue generated by HRCNI over the past five years: $665.5M

Total number of jobs created over the past five years: 1,317

Total amount in charitable donations over the past five years: Over $9.4M

Total number of hamburgers sold: 53,818 Legendary Burgers sold

Total number of concerts on Hard Rock stages: 1275 (235 ticketed shows in Hard Rock Live)

Top selling item in Rock Shop: HR Northern Indiana Hurricane Glass. Total number sold: 8,754


Anniversary Happenings at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana


    • Fifth anniversary commemorative pin ($18 in Rock Shop)
    • Spectacular fifth anniversary confectionary sculpture on display in Constant Grind
    • Monthlong earning towards a Porsche Cayenne drawing in the newly expanded High Limit Slot Room


New Memorabilia on Display in Hard Rock Live


Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is adding to its incredible collection of memorabilia. There are more than 50 new pieces of musical history on display in the Hard Rock Live lobby. Highlights from the new collection include a gold brocade jacket worn by Axl Rose of Guns and Roses; a maroon Fender Jazz Bass signed on the pickguard by Fall Out Boy’s Pete Wentz; and a red Yamaha BB300 electric bass signed in black marker by Billy Corgan of the Smashing Pumpkins, inscribed “Played at the very 1st Pumpkins show July 9th, 1988.” These new additions are on permanent display in the space outside of the Hard Rock Live concert venue and can only be seen by concert attendees. Guests should be on the lookout the next time they attend a show or a special event in that space.


Weekend Full of Live Music at the Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

 

The weekend celebration will kick off on Thursday, May 14 with a concert by deathcore band Lorna Shore. The celebration continues all weekend long with acts on all stages.


Thursday, May 14


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, May 15


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. Ticketmaster.com


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.” Free.


 

Saturday, May 16


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. Ticketmaster.com

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. Free.


Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, directly adjacent to the I80/94 Burr Street Interchange. For more information, call 219-228-2383 or visit www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.


About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana:

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1800 slots and 80 table games totaling more than 2,100 gaming positions. In addition to the Hard Rock Live performance venue, Hard Rock Casino’s five dining options include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest, and Constant Grind Coffee Shop, and also features a retail shop. For more information, contact https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.


About Hard Rock Live:

The Hard Rock Live performance venue is outfitted with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. The sound equipment features an L-Acoustics K2 line array system with KS28 subwoofers and KIVA-II front fill. Hard Rock Live has excellent sightlines. Hard Rock Live can seat up to 1,894 with an overall capacity of 2,700 including standing room only.

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