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South Bend Scottish Rite

Event venue · South Bend, IN

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
50%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

South Bend Scottish Rite at a glance

Google reviewers rate South Bend Scottish Rite highly, praising its intimate atmosphere, excellent acoustics, and historic charm suitable for candlelight concerts and date nights. The venue is noted for having no bad seats and offering easy parking. However, recurring criticisms involve inconsistent seat assignment procedures and a lack of enforcement regarding audience conduct, such as noise and alcohol consumption, which can distract from the performance.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 194 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 194 Google reviews (106 with written comments, 44 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 50% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Event Entertainment serving South Bend, Indiana.

Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.

Star ratings

194 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars17188%
  • 4 stars168%
  • 3 stars42%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star21%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 106 written reviews

  • Praise2893%
  • Complaints27%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Quality & results1137%
  • Staff & attitude1033%
  • Would recommend723%
  • Communication13%
  • Honesty & trust13%

What customers talk about

We read 106 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “It was a great experience and I can't wait to come back!”
  • “R&S Entertainment puts on a really nice wedding here.”
    “There were people going and leaving during the event and it was disrespectful and distracting.”
  • “I would recommend the show to everyone.”
  • “We had no prior communications before the exits were locked.”
  • “Loved it and honestly, the one hour performance time was perfect.”

People customers mention

  • Concert 3 reviews
  • Candlelight 3 reviews
  • Vivaldi 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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Claudia Wagner3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Claudia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

It would be great if it was at the Notre Dame Debartolo Center

  • Event type: Concert
  • Capacity level: 100–200 people
  • Scare level: Not scary
  • Parking options: Free street parking
Shannon Quiriconi14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Shannon has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Unique show!

marc vendl5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews marc has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing experience!!!

  • Event type: Concert
  • Capacity level: 50–100 people
Response from the owner · a week ago

Thank you Marc! Hope to see you again!

Julie Roytan3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very unique experience!

  • Event type: Concert
  • Capacity level: 200+ people
  • Scare level: Not scary
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Tim CLocal Guide · 764 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tim has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great organization and facility. They make good men better.

  • Capacity level: 100–200 people
  • Venue style: Classic, Rustic, Traditional
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Response from the owner · 4 years ago

Thank you Tim!

Ryan Moody4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ryan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing, and romantic experience. Perfect date night.

John EmshwillerLocal Guide · 86 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent place to have an intimate concert

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thanks John!

Olga TyrkaLocal Guide · 6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Olga has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

This is a charming space) The concert hall is small and intimate, creating a unique atmosphere and excellent acoustics for live performances.

Ann Hasse3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Absolutely incredible performance in a beautiful historic venue! Definitely hope to attend similar events in the future.

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Great pics Anne! Thank you

inell sherrod1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews inell has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Amazing experience

Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you Inell! Hope to see you again soon!

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