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One of Chicago’s top ten festivals and the summer’s hottest party is almost here. Let’s take a closer look at what’s coming your way August 6-8, on 6 stages!
Did you know, your suggested $15 donation makes Northalsted Market Days possible? It helps pay entertainers, festival workers, and also supports local non-profits and projects like Northalsted’s Rainbow Crosswalks. Thank you for supporting community and have a sweaty good time!
This year’s exciting lineup features skinny legend Trixie Mattel from Rupaul’s Drag Race, the multi-talented Todrick Hall, wunderkind vocalist Greyson Chance. And….
The FIERCE Project, with Ultra Naté & Angelica Ross ft. Mila Jam, raising awareness of violence against Black & Latinx trans women. Northalsted Market Days will be the world premiere live performance of the title track FIERCE!
Proceeds from The FIERCE Project will benefit The Sylvia Rivera Law Project, The Marsha P. Johnson Institute, and The GLAAD Transgender Media Program.
The Bud Light Seltzer mainstage at Halsted & Brompton will also showcase legendary performers Lisa Lisa, Jody Watley and CeCe Peniston! Yes, yes & more yes!
The Nissan Partners of Progress Stage at Halsted & Roscoe showcases dance music diva Inaya Day, country music star Ty Herndon, all American boy Steve Grand, plus kickass local acts Hello Weekend, Catfight, Boy Band Review, Rod Tuffcurls + the Bench Press, Queen Explosion and more!
Be sure to check out the Chicago Sound Stage at Aldine on Saturday and Sunday with acts like Lynne Jordan and Meghan “Big Red” Murphy.
The new Community Pride Stage at Addison will highlight breakthrough LGBTQ+ talent from the likes of KaJahn Ari, Mr. Gay Ohio Tyler Hall, RENT Preview by Possibilities Theatre Co. and more!
The temperature will peak around Cornelia, at the Market Days Dance Stage by Hydrate with international DJs Alex Acosta, Nina Flowers, among others and that’s not the half of it!
Peach Presents: The Revival takeover of the Belmont DJ Stage Friday & Saturday powered by Rythm. While Back Lot Bash with DJs Cristy Lawrence and Mary Mac shake up Sunday.
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