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 4 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.

2025 Headliners include: Keke Palmer, David Archuleta, and more!

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 8-10, 2025: Friday: 5pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday: 11am – 10pm

Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances

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 8-10, 2025: Friday: 5pm-10pm, Saturday-Sunday: 11am – 10pm

Weather: Open rain or shine, please be advised that severe conditions may delay or cancel performances