ARC Music Festival 2025

August 29–31, 2025Chicago, IL, USA · Union Park

ARC Music Festival is Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, celebrating five years of top-tier curation, legendary performances, and unbeatable vibes in the city where house music was born. It aims to bridge the gap between sub-genres of house and techno, bringing together new school and old school, and casual fans with techno tourists. The festival offers an immersive experience with curated production elements and art across four unique stage environments: The Grid, Elrow, Expansions, and Area 909. Beyond the main festival, ARC also features an extensive 'ARC After Dark' series of afterparties across various venues in Chicago.

EDM
House
Techno
Alternative
Hip-Hop
Pop

Tickets from: $475
Ages: 18–50
Family friendly: No

ARC Music Festival implements several sustainability practices, including having 'Arc Sustainability Champions' to encourage green practices on-site, a 'Green Pledge' for all team members, and a thorough 'Site Clear Down' process. They also track carbon emissions from team travel and promote re-using equipment, such as providing tents for staff to borrow to prevent single-use purchases.