Essentials

Dates: August 28 – 30, 2026

Location: Union Park, Chicago, Illinois, USA

Status: Dates estimated.

Tickets

Tickets are available as single day, two day or weekend tickets.

Options include General Admission, VIP, and VIP+ tickets.

Get Tickets

Link goes to the official site.

Lineup

Full lineup TBA. Bookmark this page for updates.

Look for daily schedules and set times when announced.

Genres: house, techno, tech house, deep house, afro house, disco house, garage house, uk garage, bass house, detroit techno, minimal techno, industrial techno, acid techno, dub techno, hard techno

About Arc Music Festival

ARC Music Festival is an annual electronic dance music (EDM) festival held in Chicago's Union Park that celebrates house and techno music, honoring Chicago's legacy as the birthplace of house music.

The festival features a lineup of iconic and emerging DJs across multiple stages, offering an immersive experience that bridges the past, present, and future of the dance music culture.

Travel & Map

Travel guidance and site map will be posted closer to the event.

Public transit and rideshare details TBA.

Arc Music Festival address: 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606, USA

FAQ

Age: 18+ only event.

Hours: Daily schedule TBA; expect performances from afternoon until late night.

Cashless: Yes. On-site vendors typically accept cards and tap-to-pay.