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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.

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Getting Here

Northalsted Market Days is easily accessed via the CTA Red Line Addison station at Wrigley Field, CTA Red/Brown/Purple Lines at Belmont, multiple bus lines, and rideshare car/cab services to hotels and other lodging.

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)
Free group workout at Halsted & Aldine! 

Hosted by CrossTown Fitness (Sat 12pm)

Sign Up

  • There are 8 Entry Gates on Halsted St. (See map in Schedule section) Use the side streets for quicker entry:
  • 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: UberLyft, 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.

Saturday August 10

Addison Stage

Hosted by Gina Belle

  • 12:00pm – Laura B 
  • 1:00pm – Weekend Run Club
  • 2:25pm: Kinley Preston
  • 2:30pm – Alyssa Edwards
  • 3:30pm – Chicago Spirit Brigade
  • 4:00pm – Radio Gaga
  • 6:00pm – Dragonette
  • 7:00pm – Ultrabeat
  • 9:00pm – Billy Porter
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
Back Lot Bash

  • 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
Peach Presents
  • 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

2024 Sponsors

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Market Days Announcements

Billy Porter, Big Freedia, Alyssa Edwards, RaiNoa, Dragonette and Lauren Sanderson Among MANY Headlining Northalsted Market Days 2024 on August 10 – 11 The  Northalsted Business Alliance is excited to...
CHICAGO – Northalsted Market Days® (August 10-11, 2024) is in Thrillist’s “15 Can’t Miss Queer summer events happening in the US“. (cover image Aaron Ehinger Photography) From the article: [June]...
CHICAGO – Northalsted Market Days® (August 10-11, 2024) is the SILVER WINNER – Travel Worthy Festival in the 2023 Best of Gay Cities Awards. The #1 LGBTQ travel guide website...

Photo Galleries

Market Days 2024 Recap 2
Photographer: Tyler Worek
August 11, 2024
Market Days 2024 Day 2- Ken Brown
Photographer: Ken Brown
August 11, 2024
Market Days 2024 Day 2- Part 2 - Ken Brown
Photographer: Ken Brown
August 11, 2024

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