Keke Palmer, David Archuleta, Monét X Change, Joe Dombrowski, Sasha Colby and Saucy Santana to headline this year’s expanded Northalsted Market Days® August 8-10!
CHICAGO —The Northalsted Business Alliance is thrilled to announce the return and
expansion of this year’s Northalsted Market Days® with 4 stages featuring headliners
Keke Palmer, David Archuleta, Monét X Change, Joe Dombrowski, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Sasha Colby and Saucy Santana taking place August 8-10 in the iconic
Northalsted neighborhood between Addison and Belmont.
Other artists appearing include Kiesza, this season’s RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist Sam
Star, Brooke Eden as well as international DJs and producers: Ralphi Rosario, Alex
Acosta, Danny Verde, Joe Gauthreaux, Jesus Montanez, Sam Gee, J Warren and Ron
Carroll. Drag shows daily will include legendary performers Mimi Marks, Mz Ruff n Stuff,
DiDa Ritz, Veronica Pop, Gina Belle, Serena Fiierce as well as a new local dance party
stage that will feature local DJ talents from Northalsted venues. In addition, local
favorites Sixteen Candles, Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute, Too Much Molly Band are
returning plus many more. The complete schedule will be released soon.
By popular demand, Market Days has extended to three days this year and kicks off
Friday, August 8th from 5:00 p.m-10 p.m and continues Saturday and Sunday daily from
11 a.m to 10 p.m.
This festival has been an integral part of Chicago’s cultural tapestry, drawing crowds
from around the globe to experience the unique spirit of Northalsted, the historical
center of Chicago’s LGBTQ+ community. This year’s event will continue that tradition
with an exceptional lineup of live performances, over 300 LGBTQ+ vendors, including
local food and drinks, artisans, merchants and nonprofits.
New Gold and Platinum VIP Weekend Experience for 2025! Limited number of Gold
VIP Market Days experiences will be offered for the weekend that include VIP Lounge
with private air conditioned restrooms, private bar service, covered lounge seating
areas, and convenient in/out festival access for $50, or select the Platinum VIP
experience for $100 and enjoy 6 complimentary beverages at the VIP bar.
Festival Entry: General entry each day of the event is available for a $20 suggested
donation that helps pay performers, event workers, and funds community programs.
For more information and updates, visit marketdayschicago.com and
marketdaysvip.com.
MARKET DAYS 2025 LINEUP
