The largest street festival in the Midwest returns to the bustling Lakeview neighborhood for a two-day celebration of music, pride and community. Northalsted Market Days is scheduled for August 8-10, 2025.
Photo courtesy of Northhalsted Market Days
The 43rd annual festival kicks off with over 250 vendors, five stages and all-day line-ups of live music and DJs. The raucous crowds pack Hasted Street from Belmont to Addison for the headliners who are LGBTQIA stars from music, movies and social media.
This year’s headliners include Chicago area’s own, singer, actress and talk show host Keke Palmer, singer and songwriter Davis Archuelta and Ru Paul’s Drag Race star Monet X Change.
Keke Palmer courtesy of North Halsted Market Days
Filled with one-of-a-kind finds, high-energy music, drag performances and exceptional people-watching, Northalsted Market Days ranks as one of Chicago’s top 10 summer festivals. Arrive early for good sightlines or easy vendor shopping.
The half-mile of festivities runs right in the middle of the Lakeview neighborhood, where there are lots of bars and restaurants for chilling after sampling the street food at the fest.
Check out a list of budget Lakeview restaurants here.
Northalsted Market Days run from 11 am-10 pm on both days. Admission is free with a $20 suggested donation.
Northalsted Market Days
Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison
August 8-10, 2025, 11 am-10 pm
Free with a $20 suggested donation
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