Chicago’s flagship house and techno festival levels up for Labor Day Weekend with its biggest edition yet at Union Park.
ARC Music Festival is officially entering a new era – and dance music fans and festival lovers are already bracing for what’s to come. Returning to Union Park in Chicago from September 4–7, 2026, the globally renowned house and techno fest expands to four full days for the first time, unleashing even more space for its growing lineup and community.
To coincide with the expansion of the fest comes the debut of The Midway, a brand-new stage concept inspired by Chicago’s cultural and architectural legacy, adding another immersive layer to an already world-class festival experience.
Leading the charge this year is a powerhouse selection of headliners, including Anyma, Michael Bibi, Mau P, Sara Landry presents ETERNALISM, Underworld, Chase & Status, Mochakk, Chris Stussy, Cloonee, MEDUZA B2B GENESI, Green Velvet B2B Josh Baker, Honey Dijon, The Blessed Madonna B2B Lil’ Louis, Vintage Culture B2B Damian Lazarus, KI/KI, Beltran, Prospa, Brutalismus 3000, 999999999, Detroit Love (Carl Craig, Moodymann, Stacey Pullen), Derrick Carter, DJ Gigola B2B Skin On Skin, I Hate Models, Joy Orbison B2B Ben UFO, Nico Moreno, Nicole Moudaber B3B Paco Osuna B3B Dubfire, and Nia Archives B2B X CLUB. – a stacked blend of global acts, underground talent, and artistic innovators that perfectly reflect the true spirit of ARC.
The 2026 ARC lineup runs deep, showcasing the full spectrum of electronic music in true Chicago fashion. Artists appearing across the weekend include (listed alphabetical): 999999999, Adrián Mills B2B Fumi B2B Serafina, AFTER MIDNIGHT (Matroda x San Pacho), Anna B2B Traumer, Anyma, Azzecca, Bad Boombox B2B mischluft, Banchan, Beltran, Biscits, The Blessed Madonna B2B Lil’ Louis, ???? ????? B2B Hiroko Yamamura, Brutalismus 3000, bullet tooth, Bushbaby, camoufly, canary yellow, Carl Craig, Carlita B2B WhoMadeWho, Chaos In The CBD, Chase & Status, Chris Avantgarde B2B Kevin de Vries, Chris Stussy, Cloonee, Colette, Dabura B2B Anna Maria, DAX J live, Dayhota, Dennis Cruz B2B Ben Sterling, Derrick Carter, Discip B2B Roddy Lima, DJ Gigola B2B Skin On Skin, DJ HEARTSTRING B2B BAUGRIPPE90, DJ Heather, DJ Hyperactive B2B Lindsey Herbert, DJ Lady D, Dunes of Dawn, Eli & Fur B2B Cristoph, Flores Negras, Frechette, Green Velvet B2B Josh Baker, Héctor Oaks B2B Quest, Honey Dijon, Hotpretty, IDEMI, I Hate Models, INVT, Jamback B2B Marsolo, JJ Illgen B2B Janesita, Josh Baker, Joy Orbison B2B Ben UFO, KI/KI, Kirk, KLOUD, Korolova B2B Kasia, Laurence Guy B2B Monty Kiddo, Live From Earth (Stage Takeover), Locklead B2B Sally C, LuSiD, Luuk Van Dijk B2B Sidney Charles, M3RCH, Madeline, Mau P, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, MCR-T, MEDUZA B2B GENESI, Michael Bibi, Mike Dunn, Mochakk, Moodymann, Muffy, Nia Archives B2B X CLUB., Nick C, Nico Moreno, Nicole Moudaber B2B Paco Osuna B2B Dubfire, Notre Dame, Odd Mob, OGUZ, Omar+ B2B Obskür, OOGIE B2B PHIVES, Pegassi, pluko DJ Set, Prospa, Rika B, r00bies4ever, salute, Sam Alfred B2B Club Angel, Sara Landry presents ETERNALISM, Silva Bumpa, Silvie Loto B2B KinAhau, Son of Son, Stacey Pullen, Swimming Paul, Tiga B2B Brunello, Très Mortimer B2B Cole Knight, Underworld, Vintage Culture B2B Damian Lazarus, Virago, Walker & Royce B2B VNSSA, Will Clarke, ZULAN, and 10cust.
Equipped with four stages, five days of After Dark programming, and one of the most thoughtfully curated lineups in the electronic music and festival circuit, ARC 2026 is already shaping up to be its most ambitious edition yet that’s ready to serve up a proper celebration of house music’s past, present, and future – all in the city where it all began.
Find more info and tickets at arcmusicfestival.com.