Circuit Weekend

Market Days

ChicagoAug 7 - 9, 2026

Chicago's Boystown explodes with energy for Market Days — the Midwest's largest street festival celebrating LGBTQ+ culture with music, art, and community.

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What to Expect

Three days of music, street festivals, and Boystown nightlife

Multi-Stage Festival

Multiple stages line Halsted Street with non-stop performances across every genre of queer music.

Boystown Block Party

The heart of Chicago's gay neighborhood transforms into the Midwest's biggest outdoor LGBTQ+ celebration.

Legendary Nightlife

When the street fair closes, Hydrate, Sidetrack, and Roscoe's keep the party going until sunrise.

Key Details

Venues

Hydrate, Sidetrack, Roscoe's Tavern, Prysm, Metro Chicago

Music Vibe

House, pop remixes, circuit, vocal house, dance

Signature Events

Neverland, Elixir, T-Dance, Market Days Street Fair

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