ARC Music Festival has unveiled its massive 2026 lineup while announcing a major expansion to four days for the first time in the event’s history. The Chicago based house and techno festival will return to Union Park across Labor Day Weekend from 4th - 7th September, 2026, marking a new era for the globally recognised event that celebrates the birthplace of house music.

Leading the lineup are some of electronic music’s most influential artists including Anyma, Underworld, Michael Bibi and Chicago’s own Honey Dijon, alongside Sara Landry presenting her ETERNALISM concept. The announcement also features a wide range of standout acts such as Mau P, Mochakk, Chase & Status and Vintage Culture b2b Damian Lazarus, reflecting the festival’s commitment to blending global stars with cutting edge talent.

The stacked bill continues with major names across house, techno and underground electronic music including Chris Stussy, Cloonee, I Hate Models, Nico Moreno and Brutalismus 3000. Several high profile back to back performances are also confirmed, including MEDUZA b2b GENESI, Green Velvet b2b Josh Baker, The Blessed Madonna b2b Lil’ Louis and Detroit Love featuring Carl Craig, Moodymann and Stacey Pullen.

ARC Music Festival 2026 will feature four stages including the returning Grid, Expansions and Area 909 environments, alongside the debut of a brand new stage called The Midway. Tickets for the festival go on sale at 12PM CT on Friday 13th March, with fans also able to access the ARC After Dark afterparty series running across Chicago throughout the extended weekend.