Keri Hilson, Dawn Richard, Daya Headline Northalsted Market Days 2026 This Weekend in Chicago

CHICAGO — One of Chicago’s largest summer festivals returns this weekend as Northalsted Market Days 2026 takes over the city’s Northalsted neighborhood from Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, bringing three days of live music, entertainment, food, and community celebration.

This year’s festival features an impressive lineup of nationally recognized artists headlining each day of the event.

R&B singer-songwriter Keri Hilson headlines the opening night on Friday, joined by television personality and performer Frankie Grande and singer-songwriter Aura Mayari, along with dozens of additional performers across multiple stages.

On Saturday, Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard takes center stage as the day’s headliner. The lineup also includes performances by Myki Meeks, Ric Wilson, Sizzy Rocket, Camila Ramón, Sarah Potenza, and indie pop band The Weekend Run Club, who are scheduled to perform at 1 p.m. on the Addison Stage.

The festival concludes Sunday with performances from pop artists Jordy and Daya, followed by comedian Jessica Kirson as one of the weekend’s featured headliners. Sunday’s lineup also includes Cure for Paranoia, Grant Knoche, and Kaimeron Ross, among many others.

Northalsted Market Days is recognized as one of the largest LGBTQ+ street festivals in the Midwest, drawing thousands of attendees annually to Chicago’s Northalsted neighborhood. The three-day event features multiple entertainment stages, local vendors, food and beverage options, nonprofit organizations, and community programming.

Festival organizers are also offering Gold and Platinum VIP Experiences, which include express entry, access to expanded VIP lounges, private bar service, air-conditioned restrooms, covered seating, and additional premium amenities.

2026 Headliners

Friday, Aug. 7

• Keri Hilson
• Frankie Grande
• Aura Mayari

Saturday, Aug. 8

• Dawn Richard
• Ric Wilson
• Sizzy Rocket
• The Weekend Run Club

Sunday, Aug. 9

• Jordy
• Daya
• Jessica Kirson

Northalsted Market Days runs Aug. 7–9 along Halsted Street from Belmont Avenue to Addison Street in Chicago. Festival schedules, VIP information, and additional event details are available through the official Market Days website.