Ada Vox performs Market Days 2022, Saturday, Aug. 6

San Antonio drag queen and former American Idol competitor Ada Vox headlines Northalsted Market Days on Saturday, Aug. 6. 

Vox became the first drag artist in Idol’s history to place in the Top 10. 

The accomplished vocalist and songwriter most recently appeared in the international drag singing competition Queen of the Universe where she finished as runner-up to Brazilian competitor Grag Queen.

Of her show-stopping performance, judge Trixie Mattel said, "What do we really watch [drag] for? We watch it to watch someone who has maybe never belonged before doing something we belong doing. You are for this. This is for you."

Ada Vox performs the Bud Light Seltzer North Stage (N. Halsted and Brompton) at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, Aug.6. 

The 40th annual Northalsted Market Days, which is organized by the Northalsted Business Alliance, runs Saturday, Aug. 6 and Sunday Aug. 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. along N. Halsted St. from Addison St. south to Belmont Ave. 

A $15 suggested donation is recommended. Donations support local nonprofits and fund community projects like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks. A $40 VIP Pass with express entry is available for purchase at northalsted.com. 

Full Market Days entertainment schedule