Northalsted Market Days®

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Fri, August 7, 2026 | 4pm to 10pm
Sat, August 8, 2026 | 11am to 10pm
Sun, August 9, 2026 | 11am to 10pm
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Overview

Northalsted Market Days® is an annual street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood.

The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 4 stages, 250+ vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more!

Market Days is one of Thrillist’s Can’t Miss Queer Events, ranked in the top 10 Chicago festivals by BizBash, and a 2023 Best of GayCities Winner for Travel Worthy Festival.

Northalsted Market Days is easily accessed via the CTA Red Line Addison station at Wrigley Field, CTA Red/Brown/Purple Lines at Belmont, multiple bus lines, and rideshare car/cab services to hotels and other lodging.

For updated information on schedule, music lineups, and vendors for Northalsted Market Days, see below.

Friday:

  • 5:00pm – DJ Laura B
  • 5:30pm – Market Days Drag Show featuring Aura Mayari
  • 7:00pm – Frankie Grande
  • 7:45pm – Market Days Drag Show
  • 9:00pm – Keri Hilson

Saturday:

  • 12:00pm – DJ Laura B
  • 1:00pm – Weekend Run Club
  • 2:30pm – Myki Meeks
  • 3:05pm – Camila Ramón
  • 3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
  • 4:00pm – The Divas
  • 5:30pm – Sizzy Rocket
  • 6:00pm – Cain Culto
  • 7:20pm – Sarah Potenza
  • 8:00pm – Ric Wilson
  • 9:00pm – Dawn Richard

Sunday:

  • 12:00pm – DJ Laura B
  • 12:30pm – Beyond The Blonde
  • 1:45pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
  • 2:15pm – Daya
  • 3:15pm – Grant Knoche
  • 4:30pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
  • 6:30pm – Jessica Kirson
  • 7:30pm – Cure For Paranoia
  • 8:15pm – Kameron Ross
  • 9:00pm – JORDY

Friday:

  • 5:00pm – Ed Wood
  • 7:30pm – Deanne

Saturday:

  • 12:30pm – Draglicious Hosted by Mimi Marks & Dida Ritz
  • 3:30pm – Chris Cox
  • 5:30pm – Jeremy Dava
  • 7:30pm – Orel Sabag

Sunday:

  • 12:30pm – Draglicious Hosted by Khloe Park & Vanda LaRose
  • 3:30pm – Dawna Montell
  • 5:30pm – Liza Rodriguez
  • 7:30pm – Dan Slater

Friday:

Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce

  • 5:00pm – Ryan Gorey
  • 6:30pm – Mary K
  • 8:00pm – DOGGPOUND

Saturday:

Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce

    • 12:00pm – Brryce Fersher
    • 2:00pm – Dads of Love Derek
    • 4:00pm – Ryan Willing
    • 5:30pm – Ca$h Era
    • 7:00pm – Martin
    • 8:30pm – DJ X-tasy

Sunday:

Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce

  • 12:00pm – mobeethicc
  • 1:30pm – Geo Diamond
  • 3:00pm – DJ Zel
  • 4:30pm – Janky b2b Glamour Cadaver
  • 6:30pm – Miss Toto
  • 8:00pm – Virago b2b Jenny Fox

Friday:

  • 5:00pm – DJ X-tasy
  • 5:45pm – S@n!c Healing
  • 7:30pm – Little Monsters: A Tribute to Lady Gaga

Saturday:

Hosted by DJ X-tasy

  • 12:00pm – DJ X-tasy
  • 1:00pm – Planet Claire: Tribute to B-52s
  • 2:15pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
  • 2:45pm – Melissa & The Blackstars
  • 4:15pm – Second City Outlaws
  • 4:45pm – Pink Squeeze
  • 6:15pm – Bev Rage & The Drinks
  • 8:00pm – Too Much Molly Band

Sunday:

Hosted by DJ X-tasy

  • 12:00pm – DJ X-tasy
  • 1:00pm – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
  • 2:00pm – Firebrand
  • 2:30pm – Kat & The Hurricane
  • 3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
  • 4:00pm – Olivia & The Lovers
  • 5:30pm – Hello Weekend
  • 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles

A short walk away from the CTA Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station or the CTA Addison Red Line Station.  CTA Trip Planner

Halsted St. from 3200 N to 3600 N will close to vehicular traffic at 11:00pm August 11

Parking restrictions will be enforced along the following streets starting:

Friday, 10:00am

732-820 W Cornelia St
800-840 W Newport Ave
800-832 W Aldine Ave

Friday, 11:00pm

  • 3200-3600 N Halsted St
  • 721-769 W Brompton Ave
  • 720-820 W Buckingham Place
  • 725-825 W Roscoe St
  • 720-758 W Melrose St

All vehicles in the designated areas will be ticketed and towed. Questions regarding street re-routes call 773-868-3010

No access to Halsted Street surface parking lots or parking garages beginning: 11:00pm on Friday.

Monday at 7:00am.

chicago pride fest northalsted logos 04Northalsted Business Alliance is a 501(c)6 chamber of commerce, working to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life for the Northalsted area through programming, services, and events such as Chicago Pride Fest, Northalsted Market Days and Haunted Halsted Halloween Parade that celebrate our LGBTQ+ history, promote tourism and foster a welcoming, safe community for all.

Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Karyn Terrones at karyn@chicagoevents.com or 773-584-6625.

 

Application Deadline: May 31st, 2026

Please note that all applications are subject to acceptance and availability.

We do not provide guaranteed exclusivity to any participant/exhibitor or category. We work on a first come first serve basis when approving vendors. We would highly recommend everyone apply as early as possible. Do not wait until the last minute as sometimes the event will be completely booked and applications will close earlier than the deadline.

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