Market Days Chicago 2026
Friday, August 7th - Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Located in the middle of the festival footprint, Hydrate becomes a must-stop destination during Market Days weekend. Our doors, dance floor, and street presence blend seamlessly into the energy of the festival, creating an experience that’s bold, immersive, and unmistakably Hydrate.
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About Chicago Market Days
Ranked in the top 10 Chicago festivals by BizBash, and a 2023 Best of GayCities Winner for Travel Worthy Festival.
Chicago Market Days is one of the city’s largest and most anticipated summer festivals, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to the Northalsted neighborhood each year. Known for its vibrant energy, live music, community vendors, and celebration of LGBTQ+ culture, Market Days transforms the streets into a nonstop weekend-long party.
The Hydrate Stage
Hydrate is known for its iconic outdoor DJ stage, set directly outside the club and widely recognized as one of the hottest spots of Market Days weekend. From afternoon through evening, the stage features top-tier DJs and drag talent, delivering nonstop energy, massive sound, and unforgettable performances.
Crowds gather, music pulses through the street, and the party spills out into the heart of Northalsted. With a lineup that consistently showcases some of the best talent of the weekend, Hydrate’s stage has become a Market Days tradition—drawing locals, visitors, and festival-goers back year after year.
