ARC Music Festival Unveils 2026 Lineup and Expands to Four Days in Chicago

ARC Music Festival’s 2026 lineup highlights global house and techno stars while marking the event’s expansion to four days in Chicago.

Chicago’s premier house and techno festival is entering a new chapter. ARC Music Festival has officially revealed its 2026 lineup while announcing that the event will expand to four days for the first time, returning to Union Park September 4-7 during Labor Day Weekend.

Since launching in 2021, ARC has grown into one of the most respected electronic music gatherings in North America. Produced by Auris Presents, the festival celebrates Chicago’s deep connection to dance music while bringing together pioneering legends, modern innovators, and rising global talent in the city where house music was born.

“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.” – ARC Co-Founder and Lead Talent Buyer John Curley

Leading the 2026 lineup are several of electronic music’s most influential names, including Anyma, Mau P, iconic electronic pioneers Underworld, and global house favorite Michael Bibi. Chicago’s own Honey Dijon also returns to the festival, while Sara Landry will present her ETERNALISM concept, bringing one of the most talked-about techno performances in the scene today.

The lineup continues with artists shaping the current sound of the global dancefloor. Brazilian sensation Mochakk joins Chris Stussy and Cloonee, who represent the new wave of groove-driven house that has dominated club circuits in recent years. Elsewhere, melodic and techno influences appear across the lineup with sets from MEDUZA B2B GENESI, while harder sounds arrive courtesy of artists like I Hate Models, Nico Moreno, and Italian techno duo 999999999.

ARC’s signature collaborative spirit also returns with a number of notable back-to-back performances. Highlights include Detroit Love (Carl Craig, Moodymann, Stacey Pullen), The Blessed Madonna B2B Lil’ Louis, Green Velvet B2B Josh Baker, and Joy Orbison B2B Ben UFO, pairing legendary selectors with the next generation of club innovators. Fans of other up-and-coming names in house music will also find plenty to explore across the lineup, with names such as Beltran, Prospa, Odd Mob, Azzecca, and Max Dean B2B Luke Dean representing the genre’s evolving underground.

4-day, 3-day, and single-day passes for ARC Music Festival 2026 go on sale Friday, March 13, at 12 PM CT. Fans can visit the festival’s official website for ticket information and follow ARC on social media for additional announcements.