# Live Music in Kankakee | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out - **Subtitle**: Find live music in Kankakee tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you. - **Category**: Live Music - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 1.1M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/37479823079c9f83d2914976fdcfcf4967f2016c3711e7a943c35899be94db13-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1602211399 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/cfb32890-948d-11f0-bd3d-c172f57c4c49-rimg-w200-h200-dcf5f5f5-gmir - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/5a8c7ca0-a4ce-11f0-9e53-fbf656aababc-rimg-w200-h200-dc7a501f-gmir ## About For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Kankakee. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Kankakee. Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you. ## Live Music Events in Kankakee - **Event Name**: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Tickets - **Description**: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals deliver soulful grooves and powerful roots-rock vibes 🎸🔥 A magnetic mix of blues, reggae, and heartfelt storytelling that moves the crowd. #BenHarper #TheInnocentCriminals #RootsRock #BluesVibes #LiveMusic #ConcertN - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/ben-harper-and-the-innocent-criminals-tickets/200030557923003 - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lNWQ4MTA5NzQwMDg1NDNjNTM5NWYyOTIyZWRiY2IzODhmYzQ3ODc4YWJjNGJhYjczZjk1NTMwYWMyMTBhOWU0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE4NjY2Nw.avif - **Categories**: reggae, storytelling - **Event Name**: My 80s band....Bear Down & Boogie: An 80s Sunday Funday - **Description**: We start at NOON with the Bears taking on the Vikings. Then, regardless of whether the Bears give us something to celebrate or a reason to drink aggressively, MY 80s BAND is taking over Fun Hub after the game. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 29 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/my-80s-bandbear-down-and-boogie-an-80s-sunday-funday/200030658371818 - **Venue**: 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wOGMyYTE2YzYwMjJlYTM2YThiMjViM2NmMzc1OGY3N2JmNmNkYmQwMGRlNWY4Y2E5Y2IyZmRmZjU2NGVkOTAxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcxNy1kYzY4Njg2OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODUyODkxNw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: 2nd Annual Whiskey and Cigar Fundraiser - **Description**: Join us for an evening built around craftsmanship, community, and the preservation of local history. This year’s Whiskey & Cigar Fundraiser offers a refined but welcoming experience inside the historic Kankakee Masonic Temple. Guests will enjoy: Fou - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 41 - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/2nd-annual-whiskey-and-cigar-fundraiser/200030006309857 - **Venue**: 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4043, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zYWZlYjk3NjYwNTE0ODdkNDI5NzI1YmJmZjNmYzQ3NTlkMzFmNTQ5YTA4ZjkxN2EwZGI4OGVjZDY3NjExOTZlLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNmOGU4YzgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzNzg5OTk.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, music, live-music, entertainment - **Event Name**: 80's Party @ Good Vibrations, Kankakee - **Description**: 🎸🕶️ THE ULTIMATE 80s PARTY IS COMING TO KANKAKEE! 🕶️🎸 Get ready to DANCE. SING. RELIVE. the decade that rocked everything! 💥 My 80s Band is bringing the biggest MTV hits, new wave favorites, pop classics, and pure 80s energy to Good Vibrations in Kankak - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 19 - **Date**: Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/80s-party-good-vibrations-kankakee/200030578395011 - **Venue**: Good Vibrations - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hZjQ2ZDE4OTUxYjZmMDgzNzE1Yjk2YjY4MTMzNTM2MjA3ZWRiMWQxODBkNzA5ZDk3OTA4OTEyYzAwNWU5YmRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxNi1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODUyODkxMw.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music - **Event Name**: Red, White & Blues - **Description**: 2026 marks America's 250th anniversary AND the Kankakee County Historical Society's 120th! So we've decided it's only right to celebrate all the way through the end of the year! You won't want to miss this one-of-a-kind, top-notch New Year's Eve event! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Thu Dec 31 2026 at 12:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/red-white-and-blues/200030403260806 - **Venue**: Kankakee, Illinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80ZGFkYjMxY2RhNWZjYjdhNjI0MmY2ZWE4NzU1ZTYyZjI2ZDgzMmEyYTAyMzZiOGQ2Zjg1OThkZDQ3YjExZDNmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGM3ODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcxMDYxNzU.avif - **Categories**: music, new-year, live-music, entertainment, dog - **Event Name**: Night of Conjuring - **Description**: FREE LIVE MUSIC! HALLOWEEN NIGHT! 5 BAND LINE UP! COSTUME CONTEST $100 PRIZE - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 56 - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 11:45 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/night-of-conjuring/200030596673516 - **Venue**: 6070 E 250S Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901-5574, United States - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNjU1OGE1ODEyNmFkMjQxOThlYWVlYzEyYzFiYjljZGVkMzI0ZTY1MGYzMzM0MjIwZGMyMDRlNTQzMmRmOWZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzMzMTk3Ng.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, contests, halloween, trick-or-treat - **Event Name**: 🤙🏼💥Not Yet is Back at Good Vibrations‼️ - **Description**: We're excited to return to one of our favorite places for another night of live music, great people, and good times! Whether you've seen us before or it's your first time, we'd love to have you out. 🎶 Live music starts at 8:00 PM 🍻 Great drinks 🎤 Sing a - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/not-yet-is-back-at-good-vibrations/200030563416745 - **Venue**: Good Vibrations - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MDYzMWIwODkxN2Q5MjgxM2UyYzMzYTk3MzE5ZTA3ZDVlNDczMGE1NzYzNGUzMzk1MjJjYzk3MmI0YjQ3OWUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5OS1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODMxMDMxMg.avif - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment ## Trending Events in Kankakee - **Event Name**: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Tickets - **Description**: Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals deliver soulful grooves and powerful roots-rock vibes 🎸🔥 A magnetic mix of blues, reggae, and heartfelt storytelling that moves the crowd. #BenHarper #TheInnocentCriminals #RootsRock #BluesVibes #LiveMusic #ConcertN - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e5d810974008543c5395f2922edbcb388fc47878abc4bab73f95530ac210a9e4-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir?v=1788186667 - **Event Name**: 91st Annual Kankakee Greek Festival at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Kankakee, Illinois - **Description**: Raffle Tickets are available for purchase $10 per ticket, grand prize $3000, 2nd prize $500, 5 3rd prizes of $100. Only 2500 tickets will be sold. Get yours now! Don't miss out! - **Venue**: 296 N. Washington Ave., Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901 - **Event Name**: Miller Girl at the Kankakee Farmers Market - **Description**: Kankakee Farmers’ Market runs Saturdays, May–October, 8 am-12 pm rain or shine in downtown Kankakee! Shop fresh produce, handmade goods, and delicious food while enjoying live music and community fun. - **Venue**: Kankakee Farmers' Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/011bee93cf5f583d7b48cc0319473756eb5cd8bb68387c209b799c9a0b7842b5-rimg-w960-h960-dcffffff-gmir?v=1779776828 - **Event Name**: KVTA's Dreamgirls - **Description**: Director: Tyler McMahon Assistant Director: Aubrey LaLuna Vocal Director: Barbi Brewer-Watson Choreographer: Danielle Shoven ​​​​SHOWTIMES @ Lincoln Cultural Center Friday, September 18th at 7 pm Saturday, September 19th at 2 pm Sunday, September 20th at - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ee0d1a2b10ec5f2b70a50f7c3519ffebed44f81665fb55d21c2462c17d38d9ac-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc080808-gmir?v=1787597256 - **Event Name**: Spirits on the Screen - **Description**: Spirits on the Screen: Halloween Movie Night Kick off the spooky season with a night of ghosts, laughs, and Ghostbusters II at the Kankakee County Museum Campus! Join us beginning at 5:30 PM to browse a selection of vendors, get settled in, and enjoy th - **Venue**: 801 South 8th Avenue, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/709794d7291705b4a06069cc3eae29d13f98b6b7d6c3fcd84d257e4adf762ba8-rimg-w1080-h1080-dcf84828-gmir?v=1788376466 - **Event Name**: The Snobbish Bride Luxury Bouquet Workshop - **Description**: Join The Snobbish Bride Luxury Bouquet Experience! Design your own luxury bridal bouquet with expert guidance!About this EventThe Snobbish Bride Luxury Bouquet Experience is an exclusive, - **Venue**: The Acorn Building - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/9c302de4449cf8cc6df2a94ad3eb410f54abcf329a061cfdd63d09b8854e662b-rimg-w1200-h1445-dc63492c-gmir.jpg?v=1782026409 - **Event Name**: Kankakee County Out of the Darkness Walk 2026 - **Description**: It's officially 100 days until our 2026 Out of the Darkness Walk! We are so excited to walk with you this year. Sign up to walk with us at: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Kankakee We are also looking for walk sponsors and volunteers. Please comment he - **Venue**: Kankakee Community College - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/69caf796b3a6c91399c150bf1c62b9322f7f95aaebffeb4945e039b171510882-rimg-w940-h788-dc3868f8-gmir?v=1787038136 - **Event Name**: My 80s band....Bear Down & Boogie: An 80s Sunday Funday - **Description**: We start at NOON with the Bears taking on the Vikings. Then, regardless of whether the Bears give us something to celebrate or a reason to drink aggressively, MY 80s BAND is taking over Fun Hub after the game. - **Venue**: 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/08c2a16c6022ea36a8b25b3cf3758f77bf6cdbd00de5f8ca9cb2fdff564ed901-rimg-w1200-h717-dc686868-gmir?v=1788528917 - **Event Name**: Community Maker Meetup - **Description**: Calling all makers! Every Saturday from 5:30-7:30 we are hosting our maker meetup, no matter what our skills and interests we have something for you. All and any ages welcome. Snacks provided. - **Venue**: 356 E Merchant St. 2nd Floor, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/eef64a98834577c81f3141980de14da9c77659dfb94b92870de2e0bb15f78a35-rimg-w960-h939-dc080808-gmir?v=1789373184 ## Browse Live Music Events by Date - [Live Music Events Today in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/live-music--today) - [Live Music Events This Weekend in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/live-music--this-weekend) - [Live Music Events in September in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/live-music--september) - [Live Music Events in October in Kankakee](https://allevents.in/kankakee/live-music--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals Tickets (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 08:00 pm at Chicago Ilinois), My 80s band....Bear Down & Boogie: An 80s Sunday Funday (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm at 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910), 2nd Annual Whiskey and Cigar Fundraiser (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 05:00 pm at 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4043, United States), 80's Party @ Good Vibrations, Kankakee (Sat Dec 12 2026 at 08:00 pm at Good Vibrations), Red, White & Blues (Thu Dec 31 2026 at 12:00 pm at Kankakee, Illinois). - **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kankakee this weekend September 18–20, 2026? - **A:** My 80s band....Bear Down & Boogie: An 80s Sunday Funday (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm at 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910). - **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Kankakee in September 2026? - **A:** My 80s band....Bear Down & Boogie: An 80s Sunday Funday (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 03:00 pm at 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910). - **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Kankakee on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Kankakee include Chicago Ilinois, 501 N. Lowe Rd, Aroma Park, IL, United States, Illinois 60910, 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4043, United States. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Kankakee include AspireSeats, Fun Hub Bar, Douglas Keast. - **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Kankakee? - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more. - **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available? - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Kankakee? - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Kankakee. ## Live Music from nearby cities - [Live Music in Aroma Park](https://allevents.in/aroma-park/live-music) - [Live Music in Bourbonnais](https://allevents.in/bourbonnais/live-music) - [Live Music in Manteno](https://allevents.in/manteno/live-music) - [Live Music in Momence](https://allevents.in/momence/live-music) - [Live Music in Grant Park](https://allevents.in/grant-park/live-music) - [Live Music in Peotone](https://allevents.in/peotone/live-music)