Chicago, the birthplace of house music, will once again host the ARC Music Festival at Union Park in Chicago’s West Loop from Friday, Aug 30 to Sunday, Sept 1. John Curley founded ARC Festival as a beacon for house music lovers. 2024 marks its fourth year honoring the genre that originated just miles away at The Warehouse. The ARC Festival 2024 lineup seamlessly blends iconic pioneers with cutting-edge innovators, creating an enticing tapestry that celebrates the past, present, and future of electronic dance music.
“If you’re looking for a real house music experience, come get it from the source!” – ARC 2023 Aftermovie
Trailblazers and Visionaries
Union Park will host seasoned legends and emerging talents, with acts like Armin Van Helden, Charlotte de Witte, Disclosure, Kaskade, Dom Dolla, Honey Dijon, Mau P, and more. The house/techno titans Carl Cox and Green Velvet will come together for the first time in 15 years and just the second time ever for a back-to-back set that promises to be iconic. Their last time playing together was at EXIT Festival 2009!
A Diverse Tapestry Of Sound
One of ARC Festival’s defining features is its ability to seamlessly blend an eclectic mix of musical styles, drawing inspiration from global and local influences. Whether you’re swaying to the hypnotic beats of techno from Berlin, grooving to the rhythms of disco from New York, or immersing yourself in the sounds of house music from Chicago, this festival offers something for every musical palate. ARC Festival unites electronic music lovers over Labor Day Weekend, guides them back to the origins of the sounds they love, and helps develop the next generation of electronic music enthusiasts.
Did You Say Afters?
Complementing the festival’s mainstage offerings are an array of intimate afterparties under the banner ARC After Dark. Spanning five days from Thursday to Monday, these after-hours events will feature curated lineups of artists, special b2bs, label takeovers, and select acts from outside the festival lineup. ARC After Dark will comprise 13 venues, offering festival pass holders an exclusive opportunity to extend the celebrations after the festival ends. Festival tickets are on sale now! For everything else, connect with ARC Festival using the links below.
