Featuring Anyma, Underworld, Michael Bibi, Honey Dijon, Sara Landry, and more.
Photo credit: Blazej Zalewski
ARC Music Festival has unveiled the lineup for its 2026 edition while announcing a new four-day format. The event returns to Chicago’s Union Park over Labor Day Weekend, running from September 4th to 7th.
Led by Auris Presents, ARC has established itself as a key meeting point for house and techno artists, emerging talent, and underground acts. Set in the city widely recognized as the birthplace of house music, the festival continues to center its programming around that legacy and its global influence.
The 2026 lineup is led by Anyma, Underworld, Michael Bibi, Honey Dijon, and Sara Landry presenting ETERNALISM. Additional highlights include Mochakk, Mau P, Chase and Status, and Vintage Culture B2B Damian Lazarus. The program also features Brutalismus 3000, Chris Stussy, Joy Orbison B2B Ben UFO, and Chicago house figure Derrick Carter.
Further names on the bill include Carl Craig, Moodymann, Nia Archives B2B X CLUB., DJ Gigola B2B Skin On Skin, Prospa, salute, MCR-T, Max Dean B2B Luke Dean, Silva Bumpa, and INVT, among others. ARC also maintains its focus on collaborative performances, including Detroit Love with Carl Craig, Moodymann, and Stacey Pullen, alongside The Blessed Madonna B2B Lil’ Louis and Green Velvet B2B Josh Baker.
Speaking about the expansion, ARC Co-Founder and Lead Talent Buyer John Curley said: “Every year we face the same challenge: we want to include more artists than the schedule allows. The global community is thriving, and ARC always flies by. Just as we hit our stride, the weekend is over, and we never want the music to stop. By expanding to four days, we can showcase more of the talent we love and create even more unforgettable moments for our community. This marks the beginning of a new era for ARC.“
The festival will again feature multiple stage environments, including The Grid, Expansions, and Area 909. A new stage titled The Midway will debut in 2026, drawing inspiration from Chicago’s Midway Plaisance and the city’s international travel hub while reflecting house music’s global reach.
ARC will also extend its programming through the ARC After Dark series, which runs across Chicago venues from Thursday through Monday. The afterparty program will include appearances from festival artists, special guests, label takeovers, and exclusive back-to-back sets.
4-day, 3-day, and single-day passes go on sale Friday, March 13th, at 12 PM CT.
Full lineup and tickets are available here.
