2026 Merchant Street MusicFest

Merchant Street MusicFest is a music and arts festival on July 24 + 25 at the historic Train Depot in downtown Kankakee.
About this Event

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. Kankakee is located 60 miles south of Chicago and is a multi-cultural community. Its convenience to Chicago and Champaign makes it an ideal location, attracting folks of all ages and backgrounds.