
August 29–2025 (day: 31) · Chicago, 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.
NOTION
bassline, bass house
FISHER
tech house, house
John Summit
house, tech house
BLOND:ISH
afro house, latin house
Eric Prydz
Eli Brown
techno, tech house
Layton Giordani
techno, melodic techno
Amelie Lens
techno, acid techno
Green Velvet
tech house, techno
Boys Noize
electro house
Shermanology
tech house, house
Adam Beyer
techno, minimal techno
SOSA
tech house, house
Max Styler
tech house
Nic Fanciulli
tech house, house
Hamdi
uk garage, bassline
Hot Since 82
tech house, house
HAAi
Riordan
tech house, latin house
Skream
dubstep, dub
Loco Dice
minimal techno, tech house
Alignment
hard techno, techno
Chloé Caillet
VTSS
acid techno, techno
Nicole Moudaber
techno, tech house
Richie Hawtin
minimal techno, acid house
Claude VonStroke
tech house, minimal techno
DESIREE
afro house
Gene Farris
tech house, chicago house
Classmatic
tech house, latin house
Villager
uk garage, breakbeat
HiTech
miami bass, jersey club
Supergloss
acid techno
DJ Heather
chicago house, funky house
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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.