# Live Shows in Kankakee | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Kankakee — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in Kankakee are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in Kankakee that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the Kankakee 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**: Drag Me To Bingo
  - **Description**: 💖 DRAG ME TO BINGO! 💖
Join drag performers Taco & Aris at Awaken Café & Juice Bar for a fabulously fun night combining a live drag show with bingo, performances, prizes, mocktails and snacks!
Come dressed to impress because costumes are welcome—an
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kankakee/drag-me-to-bingo/200030699090720
  - **Venue**: 223 South West Avenue, Kankakee, IL
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  - **Categories**: bingo, drag-shows, performances, entertainment, contests
- **Event Name**: KVTA's Diary of a Wimpy Kid
  - **Description**: Director: Kayla James
Assistant Director: Sharla Ronchetto
Vocal Director: Jamie Howard Breeden
Choreographer: Jaylen Rick

​​​​SHOWTIMES @ Lincoln Cultural Center
Saturday, November 21 ~ 2:00 PM
Saturday, November 21 ~ 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 22 ~ 2:00
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  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
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  - **Venue**: Lincoln Cultural Center
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, live-music
- **Event Name**: KVTA's Arsenic and Old Lace
  - **Description**: Director: Paul Snyder
Assistant Director: Beth Sutter

​​​​SHOWTIMES @ KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre
Friday, October 23rd at 7 pm
Saturday, October 24th at 2 pm
Sunday, October 25th at 2 pm
KVTA Studios Black Box Theatre 1 Stuart Dr Kankakee, IL 60901

M
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 72
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Oct 25 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
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  - **Venue**: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, comedy, entertainment

## Trending Events in Kankakee

- **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**: Drag Me To Bingo
  - **Description**: 💖 DRAG ME TO BINGO! 💖
Join drag performers Taco & Aris at Awaken Café & Juice Bar for a fabulously fun night combining a live drag show with bingo, performances, prizes, mocktails and snacks!
Come dressed to impress because costumes are welcome—an
  - **Venue**: 223 South West Avenue, Kankakee, IL
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Kankakee Witches Night Out 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a magical night out with your coven at Kankakee Witches Night Out 2026 - spells, potions, and fun await!About this EventKankakee Witches Night Out 2026Come join us for a spookta
  - **Venue**: On the Rox
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- **Event Name**: Bourbonnais Residents Free Pet Vaccine Clinic
  - **Description**: Paws for a Cause Vet Care is hosting a Free Pet Vaccine Clinic for Bourbonnais Residents on Sunday, September 27, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Kankakee County Animal Control, located at 134 Mooney Dr, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.
 
We are providing free vaccines
  - **Venue**: Kankakee County Animal Control
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- **Event Name**: Family Feud Showdown: A Friendship Studio Fundraiser!
  - **Description**: Get ready—because we are bringing the FUN this fall, and we want YOU in the room with us!

Our Aging Services 501(c)(3) is gearing up for one of our biggest and most exciting nights of the year: Family Feud Showdown – A Friendship Studio Fundraiser on Oct
  - **Venue**: Kankakee Knights of Columbus #745
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- **Event Name**: Martin - 1st Cousin Reunion
  - **Description**: Dear Martin Cousins,

Please save the date for a special family gathering!

What: Martin -1st Cousin Reunion
When: October 10–11–12, 2026
Where: Kankakee, Illinois

This cousin get together is to reconnect, reminisce, relax, and make new memories.

The da
  - **Venue**: Kankakee, Illinois
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- **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
  - **Venue**: 124 S Harrison Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901-4043, United States
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- **Event Name**: Annual Kankakee Toys for Tots Motorcycle Ride
  - **Description**: Start your Sunday, Oct 11th, supporting the Kankakee County Marine Toys for Tots Annual Motorcycle Ride, then head over to Bradley American Legion Post 766 to watch the BEARS take on the PACKERS! 

And the best part? You’ll be having a great time while he
  - **Venue**: Walmart Kankakee
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Drag Me To Bingo (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 03:00 pm at 223 South West Avenue, Kankakee, IL), KVTA's Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 02:00 pm at Lincoln Cultural Center), KVTA's Arsenic and Old Lace (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Kankakee Valley Theatre Association).
- **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 223 South West Avenue, Kankakee, IL, Lincoln Cultural Center, Kankakee Valley Theatre Association.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Kankakee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Kankakee include Awaken - Cafe & Juice Bar, 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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