Northalsted Market Days

The 41st Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview district. The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 5 stages, 200+ unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, DJs/dancing, and more!

A $20 suggested donation at entry that helps pay performers, event workers, and supports local non-profits and community programs.

VIP PASS Express Entry.

Skip the line! Get an Express Entry Wristband with a $50 advance donation. VIP Pass Express Entry available online.

Estimated attendance of 100,000 people from near and far, representing all colors of the rainbow! Market Days is ranked in the top 10 Chicago festivals by BizBash.

Founded in 1982, the celebration now spans from Belmont to Addison on North Halsted St. in Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood – America’s first recognized gay village and a Chicago LGBTQ historic landmark.

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.

2023 Entertainment Lineup

NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer Stage (Halsted & Addison)

Saturday, August 12

Host - Veronica Pop

12:00pm - DJ Laura B

1:00pm - The Weekend Run Club

2:30pm - Pussy Riot

3:30pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade

4:00pm - Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute

6:00pm - Kylie Sonique Love

6:30pm - DJ Laura B

7:00pm - Ultrabeat

9:00pm - DRAMA

Sunday, August 13

12:00pm - DJ Laura B

1:00pm - The Gingers

2:15pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade

2:45pm - Betty Who

3:30pm - Y2K

5:00pm - 3 Martini Jeannie

6:00pm - Radio Gaga

7:30 - DJ Laura B

8:15pm - Crystal Waters

9:00pm - Shea Coulee

ViiV Healthcare’s Hydrate Stage (Halsted & Cornelia)

Saturday, August 12

3:30pm - Jace M

5:30pm - Joe Pacheco

7:30pm - Danny Verde

Sunday, August 13

3:30pm - Sam Gee

5:30pm - Jesus Montanez

7:30pm - Special Guest DJ

Nissan Partners of Progress Stage (Halsted & Roscoe)

Saturday, August 12

12:00pm - DJ X-tasy

1:00 - Chicago Spirit Brigade

3:30pm - “Tears Dry on Their Own” a tribute to Amy Winehouse

5:00pm - Sofi Vonn

6:00pm - Hello Weekend

8:00pm - Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press

Sunday, August 13

12:00pm - DJ X-tasy

1:00pm - Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus

2:30pm - The Disco Circus

4:05pm - Chicago Spirit Brigade

4:30pm - KC Ortiz

5:00pm - Firebrand

5:30pm - Too Much Molly Band

8:00pm - Sixteen Candles

The New Orleans Stage (Halsted & Belmont)

Saturday, August 12

1:00pm - Market Days Drag Show

2:30pm - August Hotel

3:30pm - Market Days Drag Show

BACKLOT BASH

5:00pm - Jade the Ivy

5:30pm - Boyfriend

6:15pm - DJ Little Lisa

6:30pm - Beyond the Blonde

7:30pm - DJ Little Lisa

7:45pm - Olivia Love Band

8:45pm - DJ Do Not Disturb

Sunday, August 13

1:00pm - Market Days Drag Show

2:30pm - Villains, Inc.

3:30pm - Market Days Drag Show

PEACH PRESENTS:

5:00pm - DEMETRUEST

5:30pm - CupcakKe

6:15pm - JENNIFERFAUXXPEZ

7:15pm - Mister Wallace & Friends

8:50pm - C*nty Meme (feat. Zolita)

The Cuervo Tradicional DJ Stage (Halsted & Aldine)

Lineup to be announced.