ARC Music Festival 2026

ARC Music Festival 2026

Bon Appetit at Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 60607 Chicago Directions

Fri 04.09.2026 12:00

ARC enters new era in 2026

Sign up via the 🔗 in our bio for first access

4 Day, 3 Day, and Single Day Passes On Sale This Friday at 12PM CT 🔜

Performers

  • 999999999
    999999999

    Techno from outer space

  • Adrian Mills
    Adrian Mills

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • fumi
    fumi

    Driving groove, techno, and experimental elements, fumi runs in her own lane.

  • Serafina
    Serafina

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Matroda
    Matroda

    Matroda is the epitome of electronic music’s fleeting existence.

    Welcoming house music in his own unique way, with the aptly named ‘matrodasound’

    coined by his true fans, the studio sets no limits for this unique but incredibly celebrated artist.

  • ANNA
    ANNA

    Management: anna@oneofus.management

    World: martje@primarytalent.com

    Americas: jon@liaisonartists.com

    Brazil: bookings@entourage.com.br

  • Traumer
    Traumer

    French DJ & Producer - Head of get—traum.

  • Anyma
    Anyma

    transhuman meta-producer

  • Azzecca
    Azzecca

    Azzecca brings high energy to house, techno acid and huge 'cosmic' sounds.

  • Bad Boombox
    Bad Boombox

    Bad Boombox recently emerged with an irreverence and colorful vitality rarely seen in techno.

  • Mischluft
    Mischluft

    Known for his deep passion for catchy and sexy vocal lines...

  • Banchan
    Banchan

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Beltran
    Beltran

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Biscits
    Biscits

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • The Blessed Madonna
    The Blessed Madonna

    Androgynous Mind, Avenger of Comiskey Park, Patron Saint of Abandonned Daughters, Smart Bar Resident.

    WE STILL BELIEVE.

  • Lil' Louis
    Lil' Louis

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Hiroko Yamamura
    Hiroko Yamamura

    Representing Chicago, Hiroko actively contributes jacking Chicago house & techno with an edge all its own.

  • Brutalismus 3000
    Brutalismus 3000

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • bullet tooth
    bullet tooth

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Bushbaby
    Bushbaby

    Some artists carve their lane with consistency and craft. Bushbaby has done just that, emerging from Brighton's underground to become a standout name in the UK club circuit and a core figure in Southpoint's rise.

  • camoufly
    camoufly

    Eclectic DJ/Producer from Italy who likes to wear a mask.

  • canary yellow
    canary yellow

    The LA-based artist, Tim, who was shaped by Denver’s proto-electronic scene in the early 2010s, has established himself as a force in the local club scene.

  • Carl Craig
    Carl Craig

    Dancefloor experimentalist and top Detroit techno producer Carl Craig has few equals in terms of the artistry, influence, and diversity of his recordings.

  • Carlita
    Carlita

    Dj

  • Whomadewho
    Whomadewho

    In the years since their inception WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the definitive underground bands of their generation, renowned for their exceptional grasp of emotional depth, heartrending melody and inspired songwriting.

  • Chaos In The CBD
    Chaos In The CBD

    Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales are Chaos In the CBD.

  • Chase & Status
    Chase & Status

    whatcamebefore.net

  • Chris Avantgarde
    Chris Avantgarde

    Chris Avantgarde

  • Kevin de Vries
    Kevin de Vries

    music is the future.

  • Chris Stussy
    Chris Stussy

    Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss

    at the forefront of the scene, with his own sound pushing house music forward.

  • Cloonee
    Cloonee

    Since bursting onto the scene in 2019 with breakout releases like The Ciggie and his first Beatport #1 Be Good to Me, UK-born, LA-based DJ and producer Cloonee has carved out his place among the upper echelon of global tech house. From early support on imprints like Solid Grooves Raw to becoming a regular on Chris Lake’s Black Book Records, Cloonee’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric.

    In 2022, Cloonee launched his own imprint, Hellbent Records, debuting with the chart-topping Tripasia—a release that cemented his reputation as a tastemaker with a razor-sharp ear for dancefloor weapons. That same year, his relentless touring schedule took him across North and South America and deep into Ibiza’s iconic clubs, with standout appearances for Music On, Paradise, ANTS, Elrow, and more.

    2024 marked a major milestone in his U.S. journey, with a breakout performance on the Sahara Stage at Coachella. His viral singles Sippin’ Yak and Stephanie (feat. Young M.A) have amassed tens of millions of streams across platforms, showcasing his unique ability to fuse underground energy with mass appeal.

    A true fixture of the international circuit, Cloonee continues to tour extensively, with annual summer runs across Europe’s biggest festivals and clubs—including Kappa Futur Festival, UNVRS, Ushuaïa, and Hï Ibiza—alongside high-profile slots at Lollapalooza, EDC Vegas, LIV Las Vegas, Brooklyn Mirage, and beyond.

    Effortlessly balancing club credibility with crossover charisma, Cloonee is not just riding the wave of tech house—he’s shaping its future.

  • Colette
    Colette

    Chicago native and Los Angeles resident Colette has a unique career trajectory and influence as an international DJ, singer, songwriter, and landmark figure of American Dance Music.

  • Dax J
    Dax J

    A global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward

  • Dennis Cruz
    Dennis Cruz

    Dennis Cruz is one of the pillars of the underground house and tech community.

    He has picked up many awards and nominations from being Beatport’s 3rd Best Tech House Artist to Resident Advisor’s 2nd Most Charted Artist of 2016 and many Top1s on Beatport

  • Ben Sterling
    Ben Sterling

    A surging name within global house music, UK-based DJ and producer Ben Sterling is beginning to showcase his talents as one of the scene's most in-demand rising names.

  • Derrick Carter
    Derrick Carter

    Derrick Carter plays parties, makes music, dances, sings, and really, really likes shoes.

  • DJ Gigola
    DJ Gigola

    like gigolo, but Gigola

  • BAUGRUPPE90
    BAUGRUPPE90

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • DJ Heather
    DJ Heather

    Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Brooklyn born Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout Chicago and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent.

  • DJ Hyperactive
    DJ Hyperactive

    Chicago based label head of 4 Track Recordings (4trk). www.4trk.com

  • Lindsey Herbert
    Lindsey Herbert

    Techno DJ, Producer + Vocalist.

    Co-Founder of EvilGroove Records.

    Direct to Earth (SF) + Techno Snobs (AZ) Resident originally from Los Angeles and now based in Phoenix.

  • DJ Lady D
    DJ Lady D

    You can't help but be impressed when looking through the list of Lady D's club credits. She has held down residencies at some of Chicago's finest venues and she is also a regular behind the wheels at the likes of Smart Bar, Boom Boom Room and Zentra. S..

  • Dunes of Dawn
    Dunes of Dawn

    Born from the American Midwest… Their sound, a potent brew of underground grit and global appeal, is a testament to their decade-long immersion in the scene's shadowy corners.

  • Eli & Fur
    Eli & Fur

    Eli & Fur's unwavering passion for producing, songwriting and performing have put the British born, LA based duo at the forefront of the international house & techno scene. Their chemistry on the decks has seen them seduce dancefloors across the globe.

  • Cristoph
    Cristoph

    Management

    Sean Holbrook

    sean@ayita.com

    BOOKINGS

    North America, South America, Canada Emma@liaisonartists.com. Rest of World kal.jhugroo@caa.com

  • Flores Negras
    Flores Negras

    CHICAGO

  • Green Velvet
    Green Velvet

    Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate school, Cajmere returned to Chicago to pursue his dream of..

  • Josh Baker
    Josh Baker

    Josh Baker is the founder of You&Me Records, Hide&Seek Festival and also SYNTHO.

  • Hector Oaks
    Hector Oaks

    Disc-jockey, operates at the vanguard of rave, label owner of OAKS and KAOS.

  • Quest
    Quest

    Quest, class of 1992, influenced by the Alien army and by the special

    technique of shadowboxing.

  • Miss Honey Dijon
    Miss Honey Dijon

    Honey Dijon's brazen style blends all genres without looking to the past. She captivates with her instinct, versatile sound and dazzles the club and fashion circuit in London, Paris, Berlin and New York.

  • HOTPRETTY
    HOTPRETTY

    HOTPRETTY are a DJ and production duo from Chicago, comprised of Abigail Grohmann and Zooey Glass.

  • IDEMI
    IDEMI

    IDEMI is the new underground dance project from London-based duo Rhett and Conran Lee.

  • I Hate Models
    I Hate Models

    In a scene choked by formulae, we need voices that cut through the

    noise to present something unapologetically true and devoutly

    non-conformist.

  • INVT
    INVT

    INVT, an electronic music duo from Miami, blends electronic dance and Latin genres. For nearly a decade, they have self-produced, mixed, and mastered their tracks, amassing over 200 songs, while running a clothing brand and designing every piece.

  • Jamback
    Jamback

    His fresh and energetic style caught the attention of top DJs in the industry, leading to a string of successful releases on prominent labels. With a rapidly growing fanbase, this young artist is one to watch in the world of house music.

  • Marsolo
    Marsolo

    An open-minded artist that is carving his way into the house scene. Keep your eyes open, because this youngster is currently on the rise.

  • Janesita
    Janesita

    A vibrant force in Chicago’s bustling House music scene, renowned for her dynamic and authentically driven sets.

  • Joy Orbison
    Joy Orbison

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Ben Ufo
    Ben Ufo

    Ben UFO founded Hessle Audio with Pearson Sound and Pangaea in 2007.

    The Hessle Audio show broadcasts on www.rinse.fm every Monday night from 9pm - 11pm GMT.

  • KI/KI
    KI/KI

    From the dark depths of acid techno to the euphoric highs of trance, from the queer underground to international festival stages, Amsterdam sensation KI/KI is a master of contrasts.

  • Kirk
    Kirk

    KIRK

    CHICAGO

  • KLOUD
    KLOUD

    KLOUD is an electronic producer & artist that merges timeless electronic sounds with modern production elements; sonically inspired by darker techno/house, electro & analog synthesizers.

  • Korolova
    Korolova

    Korolova DJ is a producer from Kyiv. Her tracks are released at the world’s best labels Tomorrowland, AFTR:HRS, Armada, Get Physical, and conquer top positions on the charts of Beatport.

  • Kasia
    Kasia

    Wrapped in the loving embrace of rave culture, KASIA's sound weaves sublime energy arcs that dissolve time and space and lay bare a primeval realm of consciousness.

  • Laurence Guy
    Laurence Guy

    Music’s power is in creating community, and this is the essence of Laurence Guy’s work. The London-based DJ and producer’s motto is ‘music to make you feel feelings’: whether that’s comfort, nostalgia, bittersweetness or melancholy. His sound has an unmistakable warmth while being squarely aimed at the dancefloor: samples fit into sprawling keys, and dusty drums thud under lush chords. Amid a string of EPs, Guy has released two acclaimed albums; 2017’s blissful house LP Saw You For The First Time and 2023’s Living Like There’s No Tomorrow, But Killing Yourself In The Process, gracing labels including Studio Barnhus, Ninja Tune, Shall Not Fade and more, now signed to Future Classic. He’s now armed with a stash of hip hop and filter house influenced dance tracks, like the Jamie xx-tipped ‘Hey Baby’ and the groove-laden ‘Most Perfect People (Are Mostly Not Perfect)’ that are already soundtracking people’s best life moments.

  • Locklead
    Locklead

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Sally C
    Sally C

    Irish born, Berlin based DJ & Producer.

  • Luuk van Dijk
    Luuk van Dijk

    Amsterdam based DJ and producer Luuk van Dijk (’96) has started producing electronic music in 2011. Raised by an opera singer and a music teacher, it was inevitable that he would become a musician himself.

  • Sidney Charles
    Sidney Charles

    It’s not often a DJ can stamp their authority on a genre so much that it gets its own label, but Sidney Charles is one.

  • Madeline
    Madeline

    Madeline’s vocal-forward club sets have been stimulating Chicago dance floors for over a decade.

  • MAU P
    MAU P

    CUZ I GOT MY 💊 FROM AMSTERDAM

  • Max Dean
    Max Dean

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • MCR-T
    MCR-T

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Meduza
    Meduza

    MEDUZA have spent the year leading the charge in returning house music to daytime radio, with great success.

    Their debut release, ‘Piece Of Your Heart’ featuring Goodboys, has now seen over 2 billion streams globally, reaching double platinum (1.2m units) in the UK alone and peaking at #2 on the Official UK Charts. This trend has followed Meduza globally, with multi Diamond, Platinum and Gold certifications around the world and a GRAMMY nomination. The follow up, ‘Lose Control’ with Goodboys and Becky Hill, has made an unprecedented impact, reaching the UK Top40 in its first week, now notching upward of 2 billion cumulative streams, reaching Gold sales in the UK in less than 4 months and fast approaching double platinum as of now.

    These headline successes are also bolstered by an impressive catalogue of hand picked remixes for the likes of MK, R+, Dermot Kennedy and John Legend, displaying not only Meduza’s signature sound and energy, but also the raw ability to create a stand out release whenever called upon.

    The touring diary for Meduza showed an almost insatiable demand for the hottest act in dance music, with Fabric (London), Elrow, TOFFLER (Rotterdam) and Warehouse Project (Manchester) to name but a few key venues and events scaling the globe from Europe, North and South America and Asia to seek out the genre leading Meduza sound. Meduza are set to become one of the most in demand acts when the touring returns.

  • Genesi
    Genesi

    Genesi is a neapolitan artist of underground matrix.

    As it suggests the definition of the name “Genesi”, it’s a project that starts from the “origins”.

    Under that there is the search of new solutions to make interact the “past” with the “present”.

  • Michael Bibi
    Michael Bibi

    DJ, Producer

  • Mike Dunn
    Mike Dunn

    Chicago house producer Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for over twenty years. Hailing from Englewood in Chicago, he grew up listening to his parents record collection, before falling in love with soul, funk, disco and later house and hip..

  • Mochakk
    Mochakk

    Born Pedro Maia, Mochakk is a 22-year-old sensation whose thrilling persona behind the decks matches his prolific production.

  • Moodymann
    Moodymann

    Moodymann is the moniker under which Kenny Dixon Jr produces and DJs. He is a techno/house musician based in Detroit. He has created a thoroughly hybrid form of techno/house dance music via his innovative use of reworked riffs, samples and grooves taken from that city's historically influential jazz, soul, funk and disco scene. Some call it cut-up Detroit house.

    He offers a friendly wink backwards at the innovative early 1990s rave scene musicians through his extensive use of old movie sound track samples, mainly culled from the old blaxploitation and b-movie genres.

    He has been known to DJ behind a screen.

    He is one of the 3 Chairs.

    Albums released

    Silent Introduction Original Release Date: November 18, 1997 Label: Planet E

    Mahogany Brown Original Release Date: April 20, 1998 Label: Peacefrog

    Forevernevermore Original Release Date: 2000 Label: Peacefrog

    Silence in the Secret Garden Original Release Date: June 10, 2003 Label: Peacefrog

    Black Mahogani Original Release Date: July 13, 2004 Label: Peacefrog

    Black Mahogani 2 Original Release Date: October 26, 2004 Label: Peacefrog

    Also have kdj label.

    From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

  • Muffy
    Muffy

    Muffy is a Chicago-based DJ with a deep appreciation for the raw edges of electronic music. Her sound moves through minimal house, acid, and techno, often leaning into groove-driven rhythms and funky basslines.

  • Nia Archives
    Nia Archives

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Nico Moreno
    Nico Moreno

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Nicole Moudaber
    Nicole Moudaber

    A true force of nature and innately free spirit, Nicole Moudaber is a contemporary icon. A global powerhouse, her presence in the scene is more than just respected - it’s legendary.

  • Paco Osuna
    Paco Osuna

    With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry.

  • Dubfire
    Dubfire

    Dubfire is an artist whose drive, talent and intuition have placed him within the top tier of electronic artists. Constantly evolving, Dubfire is in a forward-thinking class of his own.

  • Notre Dame
    Notre Dame

    In recent months, Parisian dj and producer Notre Dame has been touring across the globe from Space Miami to Pacha Ibiza to Womb Tokyo and delivering high-profile remixes for artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Bedouin, and Röyksopp. He launched his own label, Paranormal, and released music on the iconic French imprint Kitsuné. This July, he dropped “Give It To Me 2025”, a collaboration with Adriatique, Nelly Furtado, and Timbaland on Interscope, followed by a brand-new EP on Solomun’s Diynamic in August; a remix for Blond:ish; and two other massive releases on his own label Paranormal. In the pipeline for the start of next year there’s a remix for WhoMadeWho & Tripolism, a remix for Max Styler, a collab with Bob Moses, and lots more.

  • OGUZ
    OGUZ

    BOOKINGS

    UGUR@THEBLISSOFFICE.COM

  • Phives
    Phives

    Chicago’s Fei Tang, a.k.a. "PHIVES," is a versatile DJ and producer with a deep presence in the music industry. As a key figure behind several projects, his influence has been instrumental in shaping Chicago’s music and nightlife scene.

  • Pegassi
    Pegassi

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Prospa
    Prospa

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • r00bies4ever
    r00bies4ever

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • salute
    salute

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Sam Alfred
    Sam Alfred

    The first black super hero.

  • Club Angel
    Club Angel

    ★ Soundbwoy’s Back ★

  • Sara Landry
    Sara Landry

    High Priestess of Ableton

  • Silva Bumpa
    Silva Bumpa

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Silvie Loto
    Silvie Loto

    Italian DJ/Producer Silvie Loto starts her musical journey at an early age. Fascinated by many styles of electronic music, she became inspired to learn the art form of DJing to blend all the different faces of music.

  • KinAhau
    KinAhau

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Son of Son
    Son of Son

    Son of Son, the man known as The Great Blondino, is the artist behind some of the most requested Instagram IDs of the past year.

  • Stacey Pullen
    Stacey Pullen

    Stacey Pullen is the Kosmik Messenger. An innovator from the Second Wave of Detroit techno, he grew up under the mentorship of Detroit's legendary three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson.

  • Swimming Paul
    Swimming Paul

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Tiga
    Tiga

    Based out of Montreal, Canada, Tiga has managed to arise out of the underground and into the mainstream with his unique style of enthusiastic electro blended with stripped-back techno and acid house.

  • Cole Knight
    Cole Knight

    "I want to put my flavour into the world," she says. "It's going to be a reflection of me, the places I travel to and the experiences I have with the people I meet. It's going to be groovy, that’s for sure."

  • Vintage Culture
    Vintage Culture

    PROMISED LAND IS OUT NOW

  • Damian Lazarus
    Damian Lazarus

    The mysterious allure of musical vibrations can perplex and intrigue in equal amounts at the best of times, not least when the sorcery of a certain Damian Lazarus comes into play. Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost, Rebel Rave, his own DJ and product..

  • Walker & Royce
    Walker & Royce

    New York City’s Sam Walker & Gavin Royce have been producing their emotive, subdued and groove-heavy house since 2011

  • Dabura
    Dabura

    RA: Resident Advisor

  • Louis The Child
    Louis The Child

    SoundCloud/Twitter/Insta/SnapChat = @louisthechild

    https://louisthechild.komi.io

  • Blond:Ish
    Blond:Ish

    BLOND:ISH is a DJ. Producer. Promoter. Record label Head. Environmental Activist. Serial Collaborator

  • nimino
    nimino

    Presave "Only Smoke" 👉 laylo.com/nimino/f9zMi

    (nih-mee-no) but don’t go correcting anyone.

  • Lilly Palmer
    Lilly Palmer

    Management/Bookings:

    Karl Goedicke

    karl@goldroomgroup.com

  • Flowdan
    Flowdan

    MGMT: nikki@synchronicity.agency

    UK/EU Bookings: ross@synchronicity.agency

    North America: flowdan@teamwass.com

  • Chris Luno
    Chris Luno

    Chris Luno (Anjunadeep) is a House music DJ & Producer, living in Berlin.

  • Fisherman´s Day at Omnom
    Fisherman´s Day at Omnom
    We cannot wait for Culture Night and look forward to seeing you all in our Ice Cream and Chocolate shop. There will be balloons, free* ice cream for the children, and just general good vibes. * Free Ice Cream for 12 years old and younger
  • WonkyWilla
    WonkyWilla

    Mgmt: logan@nocturnalmgmt.com

  • HABITAAT
    HABITAAT

    Updates, shows, and new music from HABITAAT

  • The Librarian
    The Librarian

    Sound crafting from a library.

    Running Waxtefacts.

  • nocapz.
    nocapz.

    the 22-year-old brazilian producer samuel soares isn't a mystery anymore for dance music addicts.