# Theater Events, Live Performances In Kankakee & Shows in Kankakee

- **Subtitle**: Discover best of Kankakee performances, theater events & musicals. Experience best of performing arts in Kankakee & buy the tickets to the best of theatre events.
- **Category**: Performances
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For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Snarky Puppy Tickets
  - **Description**: Snarky Puppy delivers genre-blending grooves with virtuosic musicianship and nonstop energy.
Jazz, funk, and fusion collide in a mind-blowing live experience.
#SnarkyPuppy #JazzFusion #LiveMusic #FunkGrooves #MusicLovers #ConcertVibes
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/snarky-puppy-tickets/200029951976404
  - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: April Grooves
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe and dance all night at April Grooves – the ultimate in-person music party!About this EventApril Grooves Day is CIRKA(Collaborative Initiative to Revive Kankakee Arts) annual fundraiser.CIRKA’S (Co
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/april-grooves/100001983912115543
  - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA
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  - **Price**: USD 30 to 50
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Nonprofit, Festivals
- **Event Name**: KVTA's Big Fish
  - **Description**: Director: Sharla Ronchetto
Assistant Director: Christine Case
Vocal Director: Jamie Howard Breeden
Choreographer: Jordyn Clark

​​​​SHOWTIMES @ Lincoln Cultural Center
Friday, April 24th at 7 pm
Saturday, April 25th at 2 pm
Sunday, April 26th at 2 pm
Linc
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/kvtas-big-fish/200029417619100
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: The Lush Vine Presents Celebrity Encounters With James Riordan, James D Jones & Champagne Experience
  - **Description**: Tonight's special feature is James Riordan and James D. Jones, two local celebrities bringing their interviewing acumen to the Open Mic stage at The Lush Vine with the Champagne Experience! 

Get ready for a night that bubbles with energy and entertainme
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Apr 21 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/the-lush-vine-presents-celebrity-encounters-with-james-riordan-james-d-jones-and-champagne-experienc/200029686119250
  - **Venue**: 150 N Schuyler Ave, Ste 101, Kankakee, IL
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  - **Categories**: open-mic, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Dave Herberger at Fun Hub
  - **Description**: Another night of great music with a local and Fun Hub favorite.
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jun 06 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/dave-herberger-at-fun-hub/200029811069419
  - **Venue**: Fun Hub Bar
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- **Event Name**: Tulip Gala - Benefitting The B. Harley Bradley House
  - **Description**: Please join us for our formal Gala event to raise funds for the B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee. The night will start with a social hour, followed by our MC intro and highlighting our sponsors. After dinner is served, we will start our performance of
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/tulip-gala-benefitting-the-b-harley-bradley-house/200029678937033
  - **Venue**: 2011 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901-5827, United States
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- **Event Name**: The Players Ball - Right for One Night
  - **Description**: Hosted by Standing Ovation, AvoryLamarr, & Passta Plate. Come have a good time like a real playa!!!! Ladies in free before 7pm.About this EventSpecial performances, Great food, great drinks, merch, and a great time
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Jun 05 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/the-players-ball-right-for-one-night/100001986903382503
  - **Venue**: 171 S Schuyler Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 40
- **Event Name**: Shelby Ryan at April Groove's Day!
  - **Description**: Illinois friends, I can't wait to see you at April Groove's Day this year, presented by CIRKA! Catch my set from 4:30-5:15pm at Stefari Coffehouse inside the Majestic.
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:15 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/shelby-ryan-at-april-grooves-day/200029780158943
  - **Venue**: Stefari Coffee House
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## Trending Events in Kankakee

- **Event Name**: Snarky Puppy Tickets
  - **Description**: Snarky Puppy delivers genre-blending grooves with virtuosic musicianship and nonstop energy.
Jazz, funk, and fusion collide in a mind-blowing live experience.
#SnarkyPuppy #JazzFusion #LiveMusic #FunkGrooves #MusicLovers #ConcertVibes
  - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois
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- **Event Name**: KVTA Presents Pat Tomasulo
  - **Description**: Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 7 pm

More information can be found at:
https://kvta.ludus.com/200512666
https://pattomasulo.com/ 

Pat Tomasulo is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, TV host, actor and podcaster. One of the top headlining acts in Chicago, his
  - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Illinois High School Diploma Graduation Ceremony
  - **Description**: Celebrate your family, friend, or classmate as they "walk the stage" in the George H Ryan Gymnasium and receive recognition for their hard work and dedication. Graduates do NOT have a guest limit however, we ask that guests mark that they're attending on
  - **Venue**: 100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL, United States, Illinois 60901
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- **Event Name**: The Great Pages Circus is coming to Kankakee, IL
  - **Description**: 🎪 Kankakee, IL - Get Ready for the Ultimate Circus Adventure!

Mark your calendars because The Great Pages Circus is rolling into town May 6-7 and you won’t want to miss this action-packed spectacle! 🥳

🎟️ Skip the line—grab your tickets online now! 👉 pag
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Fair
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- **Event Name**: Daya Tickets
  - **Description**: Daya brings bold pop energy with catchy hooks and empowering anthems 🎤✨  
A vibrant night of heartfelt lyrics, dance-ready beats, and feel-good vibes.  
#Daya #PopMusic #LiveMusic #GirlPower #ConcertNight #MusicVibes
  - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois
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- **Event Name**: Arkells Tickets
  - **Description**: Arkells bring electrifying alt-rock anthems and crowd-powered energy to the stage 🎸🔥  
A night of sing-along choruses, big hooks, and unforgettable live vibes.  
#Arkells #AltRock #IndieRock #LiveMusic #ConcertNight #RockVibes
  - **Venue**: Chicago Ilinois
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- **Event Name**: 2026 OPENING NIGHT : Dirt Track Racing
  - **Description**: JOIN US FOR OPENING NIGHT OF THE 2026 RACE SEASON.

New for this year: Super Late Models will return to the super speedway for weekly action. 

Bring the whole family, a friend, neighbor or girlfriend out for a night of edge of your seat family fun. 

Rac
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Speedway
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- **Event Name**: April Grooves
  - **Description**: Get ready to vibe and dance all night at April Grooves – the ultimate in-person music party!About this EventApril Grooves Day is CIRKA(Collaborative Initiative to Revive Kankakee Arts) annual fundraiser.CIRKA’S (Co
  - **Venue**: Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA
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- **Event Name**: Drag Me To Brunch @ Stefari West Ave
  - **Description**: Endless mimosas & live drag performances | April 19th | 10am | 21+About this EventGet ready for a morning of glam, energy, and unforgettable performances - Drag Brunch is coming to Stefari West Ave!Join us on
  - **Venue**: Stefari West Avenue
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Snarky Puppy Tickets (Fri Apr 24 2026 at Chicago Ilinois), April Grooves (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA), KVTA's Big Fish (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lincoln Cultural Center), The Lush Vine Presents Celebrity Encounters With James Riordan, James D Jones & Champagne Experience (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 150 N Schuyler Ave, Ste 101, Kankakee, IL), Dave Herberger at Fun Hub (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 08:00 pm at Fun Hub Bar).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Kankakee this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** April Grooves (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA), Tulip Gala - Benefitting The B. Harley Bradley House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2011 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901-5827, United States), Shelby Ryan at April Groove's Day! (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:30 pm at Stefari Coffee House).
- **Q**: What Performances events are happening in Kankakee in April 2026?
  - **A:** Snarky Puppy Tickets (Fri Apr 24 2026 at Chicago Ilinois), April Grooves (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA), KVTA's Big Fish (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 07:00 pm at Lincoln Cultural Center), The Lush Vine Presents Celebrity Encounters With James Riordan, James D Jones & Champagne Experience (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 06:00 pm at 150 N Schuyler Ave, Ste 101, Kankakee, IL), Tulip Gala - Benefitting The B. Harley Bradley House (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 05:00 pm at 2011 Cobb Blvd, Kankakee, IL 60901-5827, United States).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances 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 Performances 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 Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Kankakee include Chicago Ilinois, Majestic Weddings & Events Kankakee, North Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee, IL, USA, Lincoln Cultural Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Kankakee range from USD 10 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Kankakee include EdgeTix, Collaborative Initiative to Revive Kankakee Arts, Kankakee Valley Theatre Association.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Kankakee.

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