Back Lot Bash Is Three Days Away — Here's Why Andersonville's Beloved Women's Pride Festival Is a Can't-Miss This Weekend

By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Andersonville · June 24, 2026

Pride Month in Andersonville isn't over yet — not even close. The Back Lot Bash returns this Saturday and Sunday, June 27–28, bringing one of Chicago's most beloved women-centered festivals back to the heart of the neighborhood for another unforgettable weekend of live music, community, and celebration.

A cornerstone of Chicago's citywide Pride Month lineup, Back Lot Bash has long called Andersonville home, and for good reason. The neighborhood's famously welcoming, LGBTQ+-affirming spirit makes it the perfect backdrop for a festival that centers women and queer community members from across the city and beyond. Expect two full days of live performances, local vendors, food, and the warm, electric energy that only Andersonville can deliver in June. It's the kind of weekend where you show up for the music and stay for the people.

With Midsommarfest's 80,000-person celebration still fresh in everyone's memory, Back Lot Bash is the perfect encore to a landmark Pride season on Clark Street. Whether you're a longtime attendee or a first-timer, this is your sign to get out and join the fun. Check andersonville.org for the full Back Lot Bash schedule, ticket information, and everything else you need to make the most of the weekend!

Sources:
1. https://andersonville.org/events/
2. https://pridechicago.org/event/andersonville-midsommarfest-2026/2026-06-12/