Northalsted Market Days is officially returning this weekend with four stages for you to dance, enjoy drinks, and probably sweat at. This year’s headliners may be the best yet and include Keri Hilson, Daya, Northbrook’s own JORDY, Dawn Richard, comedian Jessica Kirson, and Myki Meeks, the winner of this season’s RuPaul’s Drag Race.
Chicago’s historic Northalsted Market Days returns this weekend
Market Days kicks off on Friday, August 7, from 5 PM to 10 PM, and continues on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Expect an electrifying lineup of live entertainment and over 300 LGBTQ+ vendors, featuring delicious food and drinks, talented local artisans, unique merchants, and impactful nonprofit organizations.
Other artists scheduled to appear include Broadway and reality TV sensation Frankie Grande, Drag Race alum Aura Mayari, Cain Culto, Ric Wilson, Grant Knoche, Cure For Paranoia, Sizzy Rocket, Kameron Ross, Sarah Potenza, and prominent Peloton instructor and singer Camila Ramón.
This year, a limited number of Gold VIP packages will be available for $65, which includes access to a private VIP lounge with air-conditioned restrooms, exclusive bar service, covered seating areas, and convenient in-and-out festival access.
You can even upgrade to the Platinum VIP Experience for $120 to enjoy all Gold-level amenities plus six complimentary beverages at the VIP bar for the ultimate festival weekend.
Market Days brings 4 music stages across 3 days
Friday, August 7
Addison Stage
- 5 PM – DJ Laura B
- 5:30 PM – Market Days Drag Show featuring Aura Mayari
- 7 PM – Frankie Grande
- 7:45 PM – Market Days Drag Show
- 9 PM – Keri Hilson
Cornelia Stage
- 5 PM – Ed Wood
- 7:30 PM – Deanne
Roscoe Stage
Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce
- 5 PM – Ryan Gorey
- 6:30 PM – Mary K
- 8 PM – DOGGPOUND
Belmont Stage
- 5 PM– DJ X-tasy
- 5:45 PM – S@n!c Healing
- 7:30 PM – Little Monsters: A Tribute to Lady Gaga
Saturday, August 8
Addison Stage
- 12 PM – DJ Laura B
- 1 PM – Weekend Run Club
- 2:30 PM – Myki Meeks
- 3:05 PM – Camila Ramón
- 3:30 PM – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 4 PM – The Divas
- 5:30 PM – Sizzy Rocket
- 6 PM – Cain Culto
- 7:20 PM – Sarah Potenza
- 8 PM – Ric Wilson
- 9 PM – Dawn Richard
Cornelia Stage
- 12:30 PM – Draglicious Hosted by Mimi Marks & Dida Ritz
- 3:30 PM – Chris Cox
- 5:30 PM – Jeremy Dava
- 7:30 PM – Orel Sabag
Roscoe Stage
Hosted by Robyn Banks Fiierce
- 12 PM – Bryce Fersher
- 2 PM – Dads of Love Derek
- 4 PM – Ryan Willing
- 5:30 PM – Ca$h Era
- 7 PM – Martin
- 8:30 PM – DJ X-tasy
Belmont Stage
Hosted by DJ X-tasy
- 12 PM – DJ X-tasy
- 1 PM – Planet Claire: Tribute to B-52s
- 2:15 PM – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 2:45 PM – Melissa & The Blackstars
- 4:15 PM – Second City Outlaws
- 4:45 PM – Pink Squeeze
- 6:15 PM – Bev Rage & The Drinks
- 8 PM – Too Much Molly Band
Sunday, August 9
Addison Stage
- 12 PM – DJ Laura B
- 12:30 PM – Beyond The Blonde
- 1:45 PM – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 2:15 PM – Daya
- 3:15 PM – Grant Knoche
- 4:30 PM – Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute
- 6:30 PM – Jessica Kirson
- 7:30 PM – Cure For Paranoia
- 8:15 PM – Kameron Ross
- 9 PM – JORDY
Cornelia Stage
- 12:30 PM – Draglicious Hosted by Khloe Park & Vanda LaRose
- 3:30 PM – Dawna Montell
- 5:30 PM – Liza Rodriguez
- 7:30 PM – Dan Slater
Roscoe Stage
Hosted by Robyn Banks Fierce
- 12 PM – mobeethicc
- 1:30 PM – Geo Diamond
- 3 PM – DJ Zel
- 4:30 PM – Janky b2b Glamour Cadaver
- 6:30 PM – Miss Toto
- 8 PM – Virago b2b Jenny Fox
Belmont Stage
Hosted by DJ X-tasy
- 12 PM – DJ X-tasy
- 1 PM – Chicago Gay Men’s Chorus
- 2 PM – Firebrand
- 2:30 PM – Kat & The Hurricane
- 3:30 PM – Chicago Spirit Brigade
- 4 PM – Olivia & The Lovers
- 5:30 PM – Hello Weekend
- 8 PM – Sixteen Candles
