Market Days Chicago 2024

Northalsted Market Days Chicago 2024

Famous for its vast array of national talent, unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, Northalsted Market Days gathers a crowd of over 180,000 people from across the globe to celebrate in the open air on Chicago’s famous Halsted Street.

• Book your hotel in Lakeview as far in advance as possible. Stay at the Hotel Zachary, rated “Superb” by guests with great location, onsite bakery, spacious and stylish rooms and a boutique feel.

When is Market Days Chicago?

• The Northalsted Business Alliance hosts Market Days in early Autust each year.
• Events span the Saturday and Sunday from 11am – 10pm.
• Pre party celebrations kick off on Friday Night with events by Circuit Mom and Hydrate.

Where is Market Days Held

• Market Days is Chicago’s most vibrant summer two day music festival and featuring over 100 Events.
• The event has five different stages dotted across Chicago’s historic Northalsted/Lakeview district, on Halsted Street between Belmont and Addison.
• The stages showcase the best in live entertainment and shows throughout the day and long into the evening.
• The 1/2 mile long festival also features 250+ unique vendors, arts, crafts, food and drink, DJ’s and dancing, sponsor booths, and more!

The Line up 2024

• Awaiting lineup and schedule for 2024.

How much is Market Day’s Chicago?

• Admission: $20 Suggested Donation – All Ages – Donations make Market Days possible, support local non-profits, and fund community projects like the Chicago Pride Crosswalks.

Market Days Circuit Events

The party continues after with huge circuit events including:

• Awaiting dates –  The Circuit Mom Market Days Weekend – Multiple parties held over the Market Days weekend in some of Chicago’s most famous venues.
• Awaiting dates –  Hydrate Reloaded – Boasting both indoor and outdoor events, Hydrate brings the BIGGEST names in from the circuit world to Chicago for three days and nights of parties.
• Awaiting dates – BRUT Chicago – Dan Darlington’s epic party returns to Fantasy Night Club with guest DJ Morabito.
• Awaiting dates – Furball Market Days – Furball, NYC’s infamous gay furry dance party comes to Chicago for Market Days at Metro Chicago.
• Awaiting dates – LOAD – The Organized Grime Crew is back in Boystown for a special Market Days circuit event.

Steamworks Parties

• Steamworks Chicago in Northalsted, Chicago is a private men’s gym, sauna, bathhouse for men 18 years and older.
• The sauna hosts popular parties each day and night.

How to get to Market Days

• Northalsted Market Days is easily accessed via the CTA Red Line Addison station at the historic Wrigley Field, CTA Red/Brown/Purple Lines at Belmont, multiple bus lines, and rideshare car/cab services to hotels and other lodging.

Northalsted Gay District

• The gaybourhood is home to the world’s only outdoor LGBTQ+ history museum as well as host to the iconic Chicago Pride Festival, one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in America. The district is is loved by locals and visitors alike for its gay-friendly establishments and hospitable Midwestern atmosphere.
• Northalsted is one of the first recognized villages in the US – boasts a lively party scene thanks to the flourishing bar and restaurant district, with popular establishments such as Kit Kat Lounge & Supper Club.

Where to stay?

If you want to stay close to Northalsted try the Majestic Hotel on West Brompton, or the Hotel Zachary on North Clark Street. Check out the top 10 hotels in Lakeview for more options.

Other  hotels close to the main gay bars and clubs we recommend are:

The Peninsula,   Thompson   Gray Hotel   The Silversmith