Organizers announce Market Days 2019 entertainment lineup

Chicago, IL - A diverse lineup of entertainers are pegged to take the stages at Market Days 2019 as organizers release an early schedule for the popular two-day street festival in Boystown this August.

The Northalsted Business Alliance has released the non-stop entertainment lineup, detailing the slew of performers scheduled for the various entertainment stages.

Music icon Sheila E. graces the stage Saturday, August 10, Daya delivers her hits on Sunday, August 11 and Jake Shears, of Scissor Sisters fame, closes out the festival on Sunday night.

"There's truly something for everyone at Northalsted Market Days, which has made it a must-do fest for close to 40 years. We can't wait to welcome locals and visitors alike to join us for an unforgettable weekend in Boystown," said Northalsted Business Alliance Executive Director Kevin Richards.

Additional acts include Chicago's own Steve Grand, Deborah Cox, Icona Pop as well as, Chicago mainstays – like 16 Candles, Catfight, and Rod Tuffcurls – all split between two days.

The 38th annual Northalsted Market Days festival takes place on Aug. 10-11 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The event runs down Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison. A $10 suggested donation is requested at the entrance.

Related: Thanks to your gate donation at Pride Fest and Market Days, Boystown is getting rainbow crosswalks - just in time for Chicago Pride 2019


Northalsted Market Days 2019

Saturday, Aug. 10

Addison North Stage

2:00PM-3:00PM         Sheila E.

4:45PM-6:00PM        Deborah Cox

9:00PM-9:45PM        Jake Shears

Nissan Partners of Progress (Roscoe)

1:15PM-2:45PM        Abba Salute

3:15PM-4:15PM        Emily Blue

5:00PM-5:45PM        Steve Grand

6:15PM-8:00PM         Hello Weekend

8:30PM-10:00PM       Catfight

Aldine Jazz Stage

1:00PM-2:30PM         Molly Farrelly

3:00PM-4:30PM        BMR4

5:00PM-6:30PM        Meghan "Big Red" Murphy

7:00PM-9:00PM        Feathered Beaus

Sunday, Aug. 11

Addison North Stage

2:00PM-2:45PM        Daya

4:00PM-4:45PM        CupcakKe

9:00PM-10:00PM       Icona Pop

Nissan Partners of Progress (Roscoe)

1:00PM-2:00PM        Chicago Gay Men's Chorus

2:30PM-3:45PM        Abba Salute

4:15PM-5:00PM        Brian Justin Crum

5:30PM-7:30PM        Rod Tuffcurls and the Bench Press

8:00PM-9:45PM        Sixteen Candles

Aldine Jazz Stage

1:00PM-2:30PM        Kiki & D

3:00PM-4:30PM        The Flat Cats

5:00PM-6:30PM        Elaine Dame

7:00PM-9:00PM        Lynne Jordan & The Shivers