Event Dates
From: Sunday, November 1, 2026
To: Sunday, November 1, 2026
Luxuria hosts some of Chicago’s hottest afterparties and late-night meet-ups held throughout the year and during major events.
Luxuria hosts some of Chicago’s hottest afterparties and late-night meet-ups held throughout the year and during major events.
- Visiting Chicago? Stay close to the city’s busy gay district at Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace Hotel, a “Travel Proud” certified hotel with spacious rooms, a charming outdoor terrace and delicious breakfast options.
The Party
- Next Edition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 –HALLOWEEN, Day of the Dead Edition.
- The boys of Chicago love to party! And when the party ends, the After Hours begins!
- Events kick off at 4 am and run until midday.
- Dance late into the morning with the hottest party boys from Chicago.
- Featuring international guest DJs from the circuit scene and super horny XXL gogos.
- Resident DJ Kardona provides the music for a six-hour session following Saturday night’s Halloween celebrations.
- After-dark takes are held at Fantasy Night Club.
- Perfect of a post Circuit Mom or BRUT Chicago party.
- Stay in Lakeview / Northalsted, with nearby bars, restaurants and hotels making it easy to plan the evening and return to bed after the party.
The Venue
- Fantasy Nightclub – Gay nightclub on North Halsted Street, directly among the gay bars.
- Featuring a front lounge with a larger club room at the rear, giving the venue a different feel from the smaller bars along the strip.
- The front section offers seating and space for drinks and conversation. Beyond it, the main room centres on an open floor, with a DJ booth, performance stage and overhead lighting creating a darker, more immersive club atmosphere.
- Multiple bars serve the venue, with raised areas around the main room providing places to watch the action away from the busiest part of the floor. The layout lets you move between the lounge and the main party without leaving the club.
Signature Parties
Date & Time Event VenueS May 27 – 21, 2027 IML Edition 2027 Traditionally a Saturday-to-Monday afterparty program with guest DJs. June 25 – 27, 2027 Chicago Pride Edition 2027 Venue and After Dark program awaiting confirmation. Aug 6 – 8, 2027 Market Days Edition 2027 Venue and individual After Dark party dates awaiting confirmation. Before the Party
Start your Saturday night along North Halsted Street, keeping the morning session in mind.
- Sidetrack – A Chicago gay institution with several interconnected bar spaces, video screens and a rooftop deck. A good starting point for drinks with friends, with room to move between different parts of the venue.
- Replay Lakeview – Choose this arcade bar for a casual opening to the evening: craft beer, cocktails, pinball and classic video games. A useful stop for groups before heading into the clubs.
- Scarlet – A compact gay party bar on Halsted for a more music-focused start. Check its Halloween program for the night’s theme and any special entry arrangements.
Where to Stay
Stay in Lakeview / Northalsted for the simplest party weekend. You’ll have the gay bars close by and a shorter journey back after midday.
- Best Western Plus Hawthorne Terrace – Our practical first choice on North Broadway, close to the Halsted nightlife. Contemporary rooms, an interior courtyard and in-room refrigerators make it a comfortable base for a longer weekend.
- Hotel Zachary – The smarter boutique option, opposite Wrigley Field. Contemporary rooms, characterful communal spaces and the hotel’s Alma lounge suit visitors wanting a more polished stay within reach of the party.
- The Willows Hotel – A smaller hotel south of the main nightlife strip, with traditional character and complimentary round-the-clock coffee and tea. A good choice for guests who prefer some distance from the busiest bars.
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