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Northalsted Market Days® is the largest outdoor street festival in the Midwest and Chicago’s biggest summer party! Founded in 1980, the celebration now spans 6 blocks of North Halsted in Chicago’s Boystown/Lakeview neighborhood stretching from Addison to Belmont.
The 2 day/weekend long festival features an all day lineup of live music on 5 stages, unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, DJ’s and dancing. Attendance approaches nearly 200,000 fairgoers, from near and far, all walks of life, and all colors of the rainbow.
The 37th Northalsted Market Days® will take over Chicago’s Boystown neighborhood on August 11-12, 2018!
Like our Northalsted Market Days Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. Also follow us Twitter for all things Boystown!
Check out the 2017 Market Days Photo Gallery
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Admission: $10 Suggested Donation – All Ages
Location: Boystown on Halsted Street from Belmont to Addison [su_lightbox src=”https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2967.6349987306303!2d-87.65163868439979!3d41.943693979217045!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880fd3af96067adf%3A0xc389fa2ed021dc65!2sHalsted+%26+Roscoe!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1501381789171″][su_button style=”flat” background=”#ef7f1f” size=”2″ radius=”0″]Map[/su_button][/su_lightbox]
Hours: 11am – 10pm, August 12-13, 2017
Public Transportation: A short walk away from the CTA Belmont Red/Brown/Purple Line Station or the CTA Addison Red Line Station
Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances
Security: No large bags/backpacks allowed, all bags will be inspected prior to entry. No coolers or outside beverages.
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Northalsted Market Days® 2017
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Bud Light North Stage
hosted by DJ Jorge G and Laura B
3:45 – 4:30 Prince Poppycock
4:45 – 5:30 Inaya Day
7:45 – 8:30 Linda Clifford
8:45 – 9:30 Jody Watley
Hydrate Dance Stage
at Cornelia Avenue
12:00-5:30 DJ Laura B
1:30 – 4:30 Market Days Drag Show
5:30 – 7:30 DJ Cindel
7:30-10:00 DJ Nina Flowers
Nissan’s Celebrate Equality Stage
at Roscoe Street | hosted by DJ X-tasy
2:00 – 2:45 Steve Grand
3:15 – 4:00 Tiffany
4:45 – 5:30 Brian Justin Crum
7:00 – 7:45 Robin S
9:00 – 9:45 Maxine Nightingale
Capital One Jazz Stage
at Aldine Avenue
1:30 – 3:00 Joe Policastro Trio
3:30 – 5:00 Whiskey and Cherries
5:30 – 7:30 BMR4
Bud Light South Stage
hosted by DJ Lech
2:00 – 3:00 KC Ortiz
3:30 – 5:00 Michael McBride and Friends
5:30 – 7:00 Wedding Banned
7:45 – 9:45 Satisfaction
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Bud Light North Stage
hosted by DJ Jorge G and Laura B
3:15 – 4:00 Big Freedia
6:15 – 7:55 Rod Tuffcurls
8:35 – 9:55 Purple Xperience
Hydrate Dance Stage
at Cornelia Avenue
12:00-5:30 DJ Laura B
1:00 – 3:00 Market Days Drag Show
5:30 – 7:30 Alex Acosta
7:30-10:00 Ralphi Rosario
Nissan’s Celebrate Equality Stage
at Roscoe Street | hosted by DJ X-tasy
1:15 – 2:00 Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
2:15 – 3:30 Don’t Speak
4:00 – 5:15 JC Brooks
6:00 – 7:20 10,000 Maniacs
7:50 – 9:50 16 Candles
Capital One Jazz Stage
at Aldine Avenue
1:30 – 3:00 The Winchester Sound
3:30 – 5:00 The Flat Cats
6:15 – 7:30 Branden & James
Bud Light South Stage
hosted by DJ Lech
1:30 – 2:30 Girl Power Night
3:15 – 4:00 Cece Peniston
4:15 – 5:00 Frenchie Davis
6:00 – 7:30 Boy Band Review
8:15 – 9:45 Catfight
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Halsted St between Belmont Ave and Addison St will close to vehicular traffic at 11:59 pm on Fri, Aug 11 and reopen on Mon, Aug 14 at 5am.
Parking restrictions will be enforced Fri, Aug 11 at 8am through Mon, Aug 14 at 5am along the following streets:
3200 to 3580 N Halsted
740 to 800 W Melrose
770 to 840 W Aldine
750 to 820 W Buckingham
720 to 820 W Roscoe
800 to 825 W Newport
732 to 820 W Cornelia
710 to 795 W Brompton
There will be no access to the parking garage at 3224 N Halsted St during this street closure.
Reserve your parking in advance and get there on time, stress free!
SpotHero is the nation’s leading parking reservation app to book convenient and affordable parking, whether it’s for an event, commute to work or even airport parking.
To reserve your parking spot for the 2017 event, visit the Northalsted Market Days SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up. You can also use SpotHero to park all over Chicago – learn more here.
New to SpotHero? Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app and enter promo code NORTHALSTED for an extra $5 off your first park!
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$30, credit card payment only.
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[su_column size=”4/5″]DS Tequila Co. | Big Effen Pre-Party
11:00pm – 2:00am | 3352 N Halsted
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Sidetrack Bar | Market Days Pre-Party
3:00pm – 2:00am | 3349 N Halsted
Celebrate summer on Camp Sidetrack’s Rooftop bar starting at 7pm (doors open at 3pm). Leinenkugel’s Leine Lodge Thursday![/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]CRAM Chicago | Market Days Kick Off Party
8:00pm – 10:00pm | 3331 N Broadway
Men’s fashion and accessories boutique Market Days Kick Off Party, benefiting Chicago House. Live DJ, fierce bartenders, hot models, buy exclusive Market Days t-shirt. RSVP[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Berlin | Market Days Robyn Dance Party
10:00pm – 4:00am | 954 W Belmont
6th Annual celebration of Robyn‘s music/video til 2am by #CosmixFridays. DJ Greg Haus til 4am. Host: Fox E. Kim. $3 Berlin Bombs, $4 Corona, $5 Malibu, $6 Absolut[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Hydrate | Cindel vs. Nina – Hurricane Hydrate
11:00pm – 4:00am | 3458 N Halsted
Join us for an amazing weekend of music beginning with a DJ tagteam of Cindel and Nina Flowers! Lights by VJ George G
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Roscoe’s Tavern | Kickoff with Richard Vission
10:00pm – 2:00am | 3356 N Halsted
Grammy nominated, multi-platinum producer & DJ Richard Vission kicks off Market Days when he takes over the Roscoe’s dance floor![/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Sidetrack Bar | Glow Party
1:00pm – 2:00am | 3349 N Halsted
Doors open: 1pm. No cover. Dancers, glow sticks, giveaways, party starts at 9pm. Hosted by Dixie Lynn Cartwright. Glitter Guts Ph0to Booth.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]circuitmom.com | Superhero: The Resistance
9:00pm – 4:00am | Aragon Ballroom
More lights, lasers, sound & dance with 2500 people! Aragon Ballroom hosts our biggest event of the year. DJ Grind & DJ Gauthreaux spinning. Get your tickets.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]DS Tequila Co. | All Day Patio Party
11:00am – 3:00am | 3352 N Halsted
Frozen drinks, sidewalk cafe, full menu. DJ’s: 11am Bryan Hearn, 12pm Tony Tone, 2pm Bliss, 4pm Kings of Class, 6pm Spin, 8m Apollo XO, 10pm Vlad. Buy VIP passes[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Elixir Lounge | #RoséImGay
12:00pm – 5:00am | 3452 N Halsted
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Howard Brown | Health Village
12:00pm – 6:00pm | 3245 N Halsted
Learn about Howard Brown Health programs, support groups. Free HIV screen, condom bar, ‘Ask a Doctor’, popcorn, donuts, Noosa Yoghurt, PrEP & transgender health referrals.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Hydrate | Alex Acosta – Hurricane Hydrate
11:00pm – 5:00am | 3458 N Halsted
International DJ & producer Alex Acosta returns to Hydrate! Lights by Nick Mansuri
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Kit Kat Lounge | Market Days Weekend
11:00am – 2:00am | 3700 N Halsted
Classic Hollywood meets South Beach! Divalicious Brunch, 11-4pm, reservations limited. $14.95 unlimited Mimosa/Bloody. 4-7pm Happy Hour, $4 Martinis, 1/2 off small plates.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Lucky Horseshoe Lounge | Party with the 80’s
12:00pm – 2:00am | 3169 N Halsted
Open at noon, Lucky dancers start at 1pm. 80’s hits til 10pm. Liquid Brunch Mimosa special $20 2-6pm.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]The North End | Market Days Weekend
12:00pm – 2:00am | 3733 N Halsted
Chicago’s neighborhood bar with a sporting attitude, great beer selection, pool, darts, and all the games on our flat screens. Saturday: $5 Miller Lites & DJ spinnin the tunes.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Progress Bar | Market Days at Progress
3:00pm – 3:00am | 3359 N Halsted
The sickest DJ sets on Halsted: 3pm Navic, 5pm Jesse Seely, 7pm DJ Beat Benda, 9pm mistaHAN, 11pm Miss DJ Meg[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Roscoe’s Tavern | Market Days Mayhem
4:00pm – 3:00am | 3356 N Halsted
RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Pearl, Willam, Peppermint, Tatianna & Alyssa Edwards at 5pm, then all ages photo lineup. DJ Pearl at 4pm. Grammy winner, DJ Dave Aude at midnight.
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Sidetrack Bar | Camp Sidetrack
11:00am – 2:00am | 3349 N Halsted
Love wins at Market Days Camp Sidetrack! Open early: Fri & Mon, 1pm, Sat-Sun 11am. No cover. Featuring Dekuyper, Effen Vodka, Jose Cuervo & Three Olives.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Universal Wellness Source | 2nd Anniversary
1:00pm – 4:00pm | 3324 N Halsted
Improved living through chiropractic care. Join us 1-4pm for birthday snacks, drinks, games & prizes. $20 new patient exam.
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[su_column size=”4/5″]DS Tequila Co. | All Day Patio Party
11:00am – 2:00am | 3352 N Halsted
Frozen drinks, sidewalk cafe, full menu. DJ’s: 11am Xonic, 1pm GoodSex, 3pm Miss Meg, 5pm Dirty Darren, 7pm Fast Lane, 9pm Profess, 11pm SWRVN. Buy VIP passes[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Elixir Lounge | #RoséImGay
12:00pm – 5:00am | 3452 N Halsted
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12:00pm – 6:00pm | 3245 N Halsted
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Hydrate | Jesse Mercado – Hurricane Hydrate
10:00pm – 4:00am | 3458 N Halsted
Spin artist DJ Jesse Mercado shares his passion for music at Hydrate. Lights by VJ George G
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Kit Kat Lounge | Market Days Weekend
11:00am – 2:00am | 3700 N Halsted
Classic Hollywood meets South Beach! Divalicious Brunch, 11-4pm, reservations limited. $14.95 unlimited Mimosa/Bloody. 4-7pm Happy Hour, $4 Martinis, 1/2 off small plates.[/su_column]
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12:00pm – 2:00am | 3169 N Halsted
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[su_column size=”4/5″]The North End | Bearday Sunday
12:00pm – 2:00am | 3733 N Halsted
Your neighborhood bar with a sporting attitude. DJ dance party 2-8. $5 Honey and Brown Bear Cocktails, $5 Absolut Cocktails, $20 Leine Buckets.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Progress Bar | Market Days at Progress
3:00pm – 2:00am | 3359 N Halsted
The sickest DJ sets on Halsted: 3pm DJ NMF, 5pm DJ Heavy, 7pm Sinclair Wheeler, 9pm GoodSex, 11pm Avi Sic[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Roscoe’s Tavern | More Market Days Mayhem
4:00pm – 2:00am | 3356 N Halsted
RuPaul’s Drag Race stars The Only Detox, Katya, Bob The Drag Queen,Mariah Balenciaga & Roxxxy Andrews at 5pm, then all ages photo lineup. DJ Sex Panther at 10pm.
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Sidetrack Bar | Camp Sidetrack
11:00am – 2:00am | 3349 N Halsted
Love wins at Market Days Camp Sidetrack! Open early: Fri & Mon, 1pm, Sat-Sun 11am. No cover. Featuring Dekuyper, Effen Vodka, Jose Cuervo & Three Olives.[/su_column]
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Steamworks | Ryan Rose and Johnny V
1:00am | 3246 N Halsted
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11:00pm | 3246 N Halsted
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[su_column size=”4/5″]Sidetrack Bar | Market Days Post-Weekend
1:00pm – 2:00am | 3349 N Halsted
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Northalsted Market Days®
Northalsted Business Alliance is the chamber of commerce working to enhance the economic vitality and quality of life in our district through programming, services, and events that celebrate our LGBTQ+ history, promote tourism and foster a welcoming, safe community for all.
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(773) 883-0500
3656 N Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60613
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