Pride month is just around the corner and the lineup for Chicago’s largest LGBT cultural festival is finally here!
Chicago Pride Fest is back June 20-21, bringing two full days of live music, performances, and culture to the historic Halsted corridor.
Here’s the rundown on the 2026 schedule.
Chicago Pride Fest 2026 lineup

The 2026 Chicago Pride Fest lineup features headlining performances from 2000s pop icon Willa Ford and British LGBT producer MNEK.
Also in the headliners is a collaborative performance dubbed “GAG” featuring Grammy winner Durand Bernarr, Aussie rocker G Flip, and DJs Alex Chapman and Zoe Gitter.
Additional artist appearances include RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Miz Cracker, Yvie Oddly, and Heidi N Closet.

The festival will also feature local retail vendors, food and drink, dancing, DJ sets, games, giveaways, and other fun-filled festivities.
Pride Fest is open to the public with a suggested $20 donation.
Click here to learn more about the 2026 event.