Presented by Downtown Kankakee
Merchant Street MusicFest
Saturday, July 25, 2026 · 2:00 PM
Kankakee Depot Square 199 S East Ave Kankakee, Illinois 60901-3946Schedules and locations may change. Always confirm details with Downtown Kankakee.
Merchant Street MusicFest is a two-day music and arts festival at the historic downtown Train Depot, Harold and Jean Miner Festival Square, located at 199 South East Avenue in Kankakee, IL.
MSMF 2026 will be held on July 24 and 25. The event is a community celebration featuring local, regional, and national musical talent on three stages, art vendors, and great food and drink.
Friday, July 24 5-11 pm
Saturday, July 25 2-11 pm
Gates open a half hour before the start of the Fest
Merchant Street MusicFest is $10/Friday and $15/Saturday at the gate. A $20 weekend pass is available presale only. Kids 12 and under are free throughout the whole Fest. Presale tickets are available online or at the Kankakee Public Library through Thursday, July 23.
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