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Friday Night Concert Series 2026

Kick off your weekend with the Friday Night Concert Series in Downtown Kankakee, featuring live music, open air vibes, and a lively crowd. Bring a chair, relax on the Square, and enjoy a night of great sound and community.

Hill Stage at Harold & Jean Festival Square

Friday Night Concert Series in downtown kankakee
Friday Night Concert Series in downtown kankakee

Your New Favorite Friday Night Tradition Starts Here.

Merchant Street Music Fest is not the only weekend to enjoy live outdoor music. Join us all summer long at Festival Square’s Hill Stage for free live performances.


This is a free event. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for seating.


Concerts will take place rain or shine. If it is raining, the show will move to the Depot patio near the Hill Stage. Please enter on the north end by the Train Car.


Start your weekend with Friday Night Concert Series in Downtown Kankakee!

Hill Stage at Harold & Jean Festival Square

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Upcoming Dates

6:00 PM

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9:00 PM

Food vendors and bands interested in participating in our upcoming events are encouraged to apply and join the experience.

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Friday, June 5, 2026

MUSIC GENRE:

TBD

MUSIC BY:

TBD

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Friday, June 19, 2026

MUSIC GENRE:

TBD

MUSIC BY:

TBD

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Friday, July 3, 2026

MUSIC GENRE:

TBD

MUSIC BY:

TBD

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Friday, July 17, 2026

MUSIC GENRE:

TBD

MUSIC BY:

TBD

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Friday, August 7, 2026

MUSIC GENRE:

TBD

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TBD

Friday Night Concert Series Gallery

Take a look at previous Friday Night Concert Series in Downtown Kankakee.

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