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Northalsted Market Days
August 9-10, 2025
Northalsted Market Days® is a weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood.
The 1/2 mile long summer festival features all-day lineups of live music on 5 stages, 250+ vendors, food and drink, dance exhibitions, drag performance, and more!
Market Days is one of Thrillist’s Can’t Miss Queer Events, ranked in the top 10 Chicago festivals by BizBash, and a 2023 Best of GayCities Winner for Travel Worthy Festival.
Press Kit
Everything you need to know about Northalsted Market Days: general info, faqs, links for high res images, video clips, logos and more.
Photos
Relive the memories and download your favorite photos from Market Days! Please give credit to phototographers when sharing photos.
About Market Days
Location
Halsted St. from Belmont to Addison, Chicago IL. See below for gates.
Entry
$20 Suggested Donation – All Ages – Your donation helps pay performers & festival workers and supports charities, non-profits & community programs like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks.
Hours
August 9-10, 2025 Saturday-Sunday: 11am – 10pm
Weather
Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances.
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Schedules & Map
Get an Express Entry Wristband, a “thank you” for your advance donation.
- VIP Pass express lane at CTA Belmont turnaround (751 W. Belmont)
- VIP Pass can be used at the Belmont Gate
- Pick up in advance by Aug 9 or
- Will Call during festival at express entry location, CTA Belmont turnaround (751 W. Belmont)
- No large bags/backpacks, all bags will be inspected prior to entry.
- No coolers or outside alcohol (clear, sealed water bottles are allowed).
- No weapons, pepper spray or firearms.
ADVISORY: BEWARE PICK POCKETS
- Don’t place phone / wallet in REAR pocket / loose clothing
- Don’t use shoulder bags / back packs that hang behind you in close quarters
- DO use a front facing fanny pack or cross body / sling bag
- DO use a zippered front pocket or deep front pocket
- DO hand cover pocket areas in close quarters / crowded areas
Hotels
The closest hotels and lodging will be found near the 60613 and 60657 zip codes. You may also check out options in 60640 and 60614.
Another option is AirBnb or VRBO.
Public Transportation
Due to heavy vehicle traffic, we recommend public transportation. You may research hotels near the CTA Red, Brown and Purple Line Stations. The event is 2 blocks from the Belmont station on these trains.
Ride services: Uber, Lyft, and taxicabs (Curb app), and Chicago has Divvy bikes for rental.
Event Parking
“Pay to Park” public street parking (use Park Chicago app) & nearby parking lots. We suggest using a parking reservation app like Spot Hero.
Market Days has inspired a whole weekend of after parties (not affiliated with the festival) and other festivities. Check out a few below.
- Hydrate Nightclub
- Roscoe’s Tavern
- Kit Kat Lounge
- L.O.A.D. (Lights Off & Dance) at Cell Block
- Replay Lakeview
- CircuitMOM
- MEAT XXL
Event Parking
“Pay to Park” street parking & nearby public parking lots. We suggest using a parking app to find a spot or consider public transport.
Street Closure
Halsted St. from 3200 N to 3600 N will close to vehicular traffic at 11:00pm Friday, August 9
Parking restrictions will be enforced along the following streets starting:
Friday, 10:00am
732-820 W Cornelia St
800-840 W Newport Ave
800-832 W Aldine Ave
Friday, 11:00pm
3200-3600 N Halsted St
721-769 W Brompton Ave
Buckingham Place East + West Alleys
725-825 W Roscoe St
720-758 W Melrose St
All vehicles in the designated areas will be ticketed and towed. Questions regarding street re-routes call 773-868-3010
No access to Halsted Street surface parking lots or parking garages beginning: 11:00pm on Friday, August 9 until Monday, August 12 at 7:00am.
Visit HowardBrown.org for mpox testing, vaccination, treatment info and more. Call the Hotline at 872.269.3600 to make an appointment for your vaccine or to speak to the Contact Tracing team to help us learn more about possible exposure.
Howard Brown Mpox Page – See CDPH website for more information.
Leashed dogs are welcome; owner is responsible for their well being and behavior. Leaving before 5pm is recommended. Exotic animals are not allowed.
Contact info@northalsted.com with questions.
Info, First Aid, Lost & Found will be at the festival Command Center (at Halsted & Newport).
For lost and found after the festival please contact Chicago Special Events Management at (773) 868-3010.
2024 Artist Lineup
Saturday August 10
ViiV Dance Stage Powered by Hydrate
- 12:30pm – Hydrate’s Draglicious Show
- 3:30pm – Jerac
- 5:30pm – DJ Seth Breezy
- 7:30pm – Oscar Velasquez
Nissan Partners of Progress Stage
Hosted by DJ X-tasy
- 12:00pm – DJ X-tasy
- 1:00pm – The Divas
- 3:00pm – Ipop Band
- 4:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 5:00pm – Ariana & the Rose
- 6:00pm – Too Much Molly Band
- 8:00pm – Rod Tuffcurls & the Bench Press
Aldine Stage
Hosted by The Miss Toto & Veronica Pop
- 12:00pm – Group Workout with Crosstown Fitness
- 1:00pm – The Miss Toto
- 2:00pm – Dave Alvarez / Big Mini Putt Club
- 4:00pm – VJ Bryan & Sasha Love/ Sidetrack
- 6:00pm – Virago / Splash
- 8:00pm – Jai Ho Dance Party / Hydrate
Belmont Stage
Hosted by DJ Ron Geronimo & DJ Little Lisa
- 12:00pm – DJ Ron Geronimo
- 1:00-2:30pm – Market Days Drag Revue
- 2:30pm – August Hotel
- 3:30pm – Market Days Drag Revue
- 4:30pm – DJ Little Lisa
- 5:00pm – Kelsey Montanez Band
- 6:00pm – Liam Taylor
- 7:00pm – 6arelyhuman
- 8:00pm – Lauren Sanderson
- 9:00pm – DJ Ca$h Era
Sunday August 11
Addison Stage
Hosted by Mimi Marks
- 12:00pm – Laura B
- 1:00pm – The Gingers
- 2:15pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 2:45pm – Big Freedia
- 4:00pm – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
- 6:00pm – Fearless: A Tribute to Taylor
- 8:00pm – Max Rae
- 9:00pm – RaiNao
ViiV Dance Stage Powered by Hydrate
- 12:30pm – Hydrate’s Draglicious Show
- 3:30pm – DJ Nick Stracener
- 5:30pm – DJ Deanne
- 7:30pm – TBA
Nissan Partners of Progress Stage
Hosted by DJ X-tasy
- 12:00pm – DJ X-tasy
- 1:00pm – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
- 2:30pm – The Disco Circus
- 4:00pm – Firebrand
- 4:30pm – Brian Falduto
- 5:00pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 5:30pm – Hello Weekend
- 8:00pm – Sixteen Candles
Aldine Stage
Hosted by XO Carrington & Gina Belle
- 12:00pm – Sunday Funday Flow w/Too Much Molly
- 1:00pm – The Miss Toto
- 2:00pm – Pretty Things Party / Replay Lakeview
- 4:00pm – DJ Riley York / Lucky Horseshoe Lounge
- 6:00pm – DJ Darryl Garcon / Progress Bar
- 8:00pm – DJ Ryan Willing / Cell Block
Belmont Stage
- 12:00pm – DJ Speed
- 1:00pm – Market Days Drag Revue
- 2:30pm – 3 Martini Jeannie
- 3:30pm – Market Days Drag Revue
- 5:00pm – AVA
- 6:00-6:15pm -AKENYA
- 6:00pm – Body Confidence for Queens
- 7:00pm – Coco & Breezy
- 8:00pm – MVTE
- 8:15pm – Janesita
- 9:00pm – DJ Lady D
Market Days Announcements
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Participate
Opportunities for 250+ merchants, non-profit, artists, and other exhibitors.
Click here for more information and applications for vending and exhibit space.
Contact exhibitors@chicagoevents.com 773-584-6633
Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? Contact our Marketing & Sponsorship team for pricing and customized benefits package.
Norine Smyth at nsmyth@chicagoevents.com 312-799-0354
For consideration at Market Days 2024:
Please send information by email to festivals@northalsted.com.
Include as much of the below information as available:
- Chicago performance history
- Specific Dates/Venues/Attendance)
- Festival performances (Dates/Festivals)
- Social Media Links
- Website Link
- Pricing (range)
- Set Length
- Sample set list
- What sets your band apart from others
If there is an interest in having you perform at any of our events, we will contact you.
Due to the large number of submissions received, we are unable to acknowledge/decline requests to perform.
Click HERE to download press kit (PDF) for general info, high res images, logos, video clips.
To apply as a photographer/videographer at the event contact info@northalsted.com.
General inquires please contact info@northalsted.com