2022 Chicago Pride Fest

Chicago Pride Fest returns for 2 days, June 18 - 19 - the weekend before the 2022 Chicago Pride Parade (June 26) - with up to 100,000 expected to attend, join us in celebrating LGBTQ life, culture and community.

The legendary street festival features live music by headline artists and local favorites, 3 stages, food and drink, 100+ arts/crafts vendors, DJ’s and dancing, drag shows, pet parade, sponsored presence, games, giveaways and more.

A $15 suggested donation for entry helps pays performers and festival workers, and funds community programs. Generous public donations paid for the Chicago Pride Crosswalks; 14 rainbow paved intersections installed in 2019 that make up the longest installation of it’s kind in the world.

Location: Northalsted on Halsted Street from Addison to Grace St.

Hours: Sat June 18: 11am-10pm, Sun June 19: 11am-10pm

Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances

Security: No large bags/backpacks allowed, all bags will be inspected prior to entry. No coolers or outside beverages. Clear plastic sealed bottled water is allowed.

Photos from 20201 Chicago Pride Fest:Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3

2022 Chicago Pride Fest Entertainment Schedule:

Saturday, June 18

North Stage at Halsted & Grace

12:00 PM DJ Laura B

1:00 PM Drag Show

2:00 PM Netta

3:00 PM Drag Show

4:30 PM Inaya Day

5:15 PM Drag Show

6:00 PM Servin’ Fysh Dance Co.

7:00 PM Queen Explosion 8:45 PM The Aces

Waveland Dance Stage at Halsted & Waveland

1:00 PM Miss Toto

2:30 PM Blu 9

4:00 PM Rae Chardonnay

5:30 PM Spencer Huff

7:00 PM VJ Bryan

8:30 PM DJ Metro

South Stage at Halsted & Addison

12:45 PM Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus

1:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:00 PM Bev Rage & The Drinks

3:30 PM Firebrand

4:30 PM Boy Band Review

6:15 PM Too Much Molly Band

8:15 PM Sixteen Candles

Sunday, June 19

North Stage at Halsted & Grace

12:00 PM Register for 12:30 Pet Parade

1:00 PM Drag Show

2:30 PM Alaska Thunderf*ck

3:30 PM Drag Show

4:30 PM Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

6:00 PM DJ Laura B

6:30 PM Mila Jam

7:00 PM Drag Show

7:15 PM Grag Queen

8:00 PM Madison Rose

8:45 PM Dorian Electra

Waveland Dance Stage at Halsted & Waveland

1:00 PM Howie Doin

3:30 PM Matt Suave

5:00 PM Miss DJ Meg

6:30 PM Dan Slater

8:00 PM DJ Vlad

Planet Peach South Stage at Halsted & Addison

12:30 PM Chicago Spirit Brigade

1:00 PM Miss Foozie’s Pet Parade Awards

1:30 PM KidRiot

2:00 PM Connie

2:35 PM Thair

3:30 PM Fiat Lux

4:00 PM Cupcakke

4:45 PM Mo Mami

5:30 PM Mister Wallace & Friends

6:00 PM Cut-Cuz

6:45 PM Church of Zola

7:45 PM Dyllón Burnside

8:15 PM Sky Jetta

8:45 PM The Vixen Presents Black Girl Magic

Chicago's LGBTQ Calendar is on GoPride.com