ARC Music Festival is a house and techno festival held at Union Park in Chicago, staged annually since its debut in 2021. It is built around Chicago's standing as the birthplace of house music, with recurring stages such as The Grid and Expansions. The first edition in 2021 featured more than 50 acts, among them Eric Prydz, CamelPhat and ZHU. It usually takes place over Labor Day weekend in early September.
About the festival
ARC Music Festival returns to Union Park in Chicago over Labor Day Weekend, September 4 through 7, 2026. The four-day event celebrates house, techno, and beyond in the birthplace of house music, with stages including the Grid, Expansions, Area 909, and the new Midway.
Frequently asked questions
- When is ARC Music Festival 2026?
- ARC Music Festival 2026 takes place on Friday, September 4, 2026 at Union Park in Chicago.
- Where is ARC Music Festival held?
- ARC Music Festival 2026 is held at Union Park in Chicago.
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