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ARC Music Festival celebrates Chicago as the birthplace of house music, which has evolved into an unstoppable musical and cultural force around the globe. ARC debuted in 2021, and this year’s weekend-long lineup in Union Park includes legends, cult figures, and up-and-comers from near and far. The sprawling bill can speak to every generation and taste—you’ll have opportunities to explore novel sounds, whether you’re an old-school house head or a curious newbie just starting to dip your toes into the scene. Among the homegrown stalwarts performing are Cajmere (aka Curtis Jones, aka Green Velvet), DJ Sneak, DJ Heather, Mike Dunn, Felix da Housecat, Honey Dijon, and Derrick Carter. You can see boundary-pushing techno artists who cut their teeth in Detroit’s techno scene, such as Carl Craig and Richie Hawtin, plus plenty of heavy hitters from further afield, including New York–based duo Duck Sauce (aka A-Trak and Armand van Helden) and Swedish tech-house DJ Eric Prydz (who also plays here as Cirez D). ARC is equally compelling as a showcase for rising names, including South African house producer Desiree (in a back-to-back or “b2b” set with Paris DJ Chloé Caillet), Italian melodic techno DJ Genesi, and jazz– and hip-hop–inspired Anaheim DJ Ayybo (aka Aaron Bonnema). The weekend features many b2b sets, and it’s always fun to hear talented DJs bouncing ideas off each other. Some of these sets bring together longtime friends to express their rapport in grooves (Honey Dijon and Derrick Carter on Sunday should be a thrill), while others pair local artists with talent from abroad. On Friday, storied Chicago second-waver Hiroko Yamamura plays with Australian techno producer HAAi, and on Saturday, house legend Green Velvet hits the decks alongside British-born Nigerian DJ Skepta. In case three days and nights of dancing in Union Park aren’t enough, ARC also hosts a whopping 33 preparties, afterparties, and other events (among them a brunch, an outdoor pop-up, and a couple cruises) that run from Thu 8/28 through Mon 9/1. Venues include Metro and Smart Bar, Masada, Outset, Spybar, Radius, and Castaways on North Avenue Beach.
ARC Music Festival day one Music all day on four stages, headlined by Eric Prydz, Hot Since 82, Amelie Lens, and Skream b2b Hamdi (UK garage set). Other artists include Genesi, Cirez D (aka Eric Prydz), HAAi b2b Hiroko Yamamura, and Jamie XX. Complete daily lineups at arcmusicfestival.com; stage-by-stage set times at instagram.com/arcmusicfestival. Fri 8/29, 2–10 PM, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, single-day passes $179–$599.99, two-day passes $339–$1,099, VIP three-day passes $799.99, VIP+ three-day passes $1,549.99, 18+
ARC Music Festival day two Music all day on four stages, headlined by Fisher, Paca Osuna b2b Ilario Alicante, Green Velvet b2b Skepta Más Tiempo, and Richie Hawtin. Other artists include Cajmere b2b Carl Craig, Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa, DJ Sneak b2b DJ Heather, and Claude Vonstroke. Complete daily lineups at arcmusicfestival.com; stage-by-stage set times at instagram.com/arcmusicfestival. Sat 8/30, 2–10 PM, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, single-day passes $179–$599.99, two-day passes $339–$1,099, VIP three-day passes $799.99, VIP+ three-day passes $1,549.99, 18+
ARC Music Festival day three Music all day on four stages, headlined by John Summit, Duck Sauce, Honey Dijon b2b Derrick Carter, and Alignment. Other artists include Felix da Housecat b2b Mike Dunn, Chloé Caillet b2b Desiree, Luciano b2b Ricardo Villalobos, Ayybo, and Eli Brown. Complete daily lineups at arcmusicfestival.com; stage-by-stage set times at instagram.com/arcmusicfestival. Sun 8/31, 2–10 PM, Union Park, 1501 W. Randolph, single-day passes $179–$599.99, two-day passes $339–$1,099, VIP three-day passes $799.99, VIP+ three-day passes $1,549.99, 18+
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