ARC Music Festival 2025

Get ready for a Labor Day Weekend filled with the best in house and techno! ARC Music Festival is set to return to Union Park in Chicago, Illinois from August 29th to 31st, 2025. Celebrating its fifth anniversary, ARC has quickly established itself as a premier electronic music destination, paying homage to Chicago's rich history as the birthplace of house music while showcasing a global array of talent.

ARC Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable sonic journey with a carefully curated lineup featuring legendary artists, rising stars, and highly anticipated back-to-back sets. The initial lineup announcement has already generated significant buzz, featuring the return of Eric Prydz with his mesmerizing three aliases (Eric Prydz, Pryda, and Cirez D). Joining him are genre-bending maestro Jamie xx, Chicago's own global house sensation John Summit, and techno powerhouse Amelie Lens.

One of ARC's signature elements is its thrilling B2B (back-to-back) sets, and this year's edition boasts some truly exciting pairings. Attendees can look forward to a meeting of Chicago and Detroit minds with Cajmere B2B Carl Craig, a house-meets-grime fusion with Green Velvet B2B Skepta (Más Tiempo), and a masterclass in house history with Felix da Housecat B2B Mike Dunn. Other unmissable B2Bs include Honey Dijon B2B Derrick Carter and Boys Noize B2B VTSS.

Beyond these unique collaborations, ARC's lineup is stacked with house and techno heavyweights, including Duck Sauce, Claude VonStroke, Nicole Moudaber, Hot Since 82, DJ Tennis, Loco Dice, Adriatique, and Ki/Ki. Techno enthusiasts will be thrilled by the inclusion of Adam Beyer, Paco Osuna, and rising stars like Supergloss and Effy.

As always, ARC honors its Chicago roots, featuring local legends DJ Sneak B2B DJ Heather and the iconic Floorplan (Robert Hood & Lyric Hood). Rising Chicago talents like Gene Farris, Josh Baker, and Shermanology will also be showcasing the city's vibrant scene.

More than just the music, ARC offers a multi-faceted festival experience with four distinct stage environments - The Grid (main stage energy), Elrow (immersive and psychedelic), Expansions (deep and experimental), and Area 909 (raw house and techno). When the festival ends each night, the party continues with ARC After Dark, taking over various Chicago venues with exclusive afterparties and surprise sets.

Tickets for ARC Music Festival 2025 are on sale now. With its dedication to showcasing the best in house and techno, its celebration of Chicago's musical heritage, and its immersive atmosphere, ARC promises to be an unmissable highlight of the electronic music calendar. Get ready to experience the homecoming of house music!

When 29th - 31st August 2025
Where Union Park, Chicago