Today, ARC Music Festival, renowned as Chicago’s premier showcase of house and techno beats, has unveiled the lineup for its anticipated 2024 edition, scheduled to unfold from August 30th to September 1st. Returning once again to Union Park, nestled in the heart of the city, this Labor Day Weekend event promises to deliver a sonic experience like no other, with a roster featuring the globe’s foremost selectors in the birthplace of house music.
From its inception, ARC has stood as a beacon of musical diversity, blending global influences with local flair to solidify its position as a cornerstone of the international festival scene, all while paying homage to Chicago’s rich cultural heritage. The festival’s commitment to cutting-edge production, forward-thinking lineup curation, and education about electronic music’s roots has propelled its influence to a global scale.
Headliners
Headlining this year’s festival are acclaimed acts such as GRAMMY-nominated duo Disclosure, the dynamic duo Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet, grime pioneer Skepta with a special house set, and Chicago’s own Honey Dijon. Joining them are top-tier artists including Belgian techno sensation Charlotte de Witte, GRAMMY-nominee Dom Dolla, and techno veteran Sven Väth.
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Unique B2Bs & special collaborations
Ticket holders will get to experience unique back to back sets and special collabs, elevating this year’s lineup to new heights. Highlights include the dynamic pairings of Hot Since 82 B2B Chris Stussy, Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything, and DJ Heartstring B2B Partiboi69, among others.
The festival also boasts a series of Detroit meets Chicago sets, featuring iconic duos such as Detroit Love (Carl Craig B2B Moodymann) and DJ Holographic B2B Shaun J Wright. Additionally, ARC celebrates the essence of Chicago house music with back-to-back sets from Derrick Carter B2B Mark Farina, Hiroko Yamamura B2B DJ Hyperactive, and Marshall Jefferson B2B Gene Farris.
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Modern House Icons, Techno Heavyweights, & Eclectic Talent
ARC’s lineup encompasses a diverse array of modern house luminaries, including Purple Disco Machine, Gorgon City, Kaskade Redux, The Martinez Brothers, Jayda G, and LP Giobbi, alongside rising talents like ANOTR, Cassian, and Mau P. The festival also showcases heavier techno sounds with acts like Klangkuenstler, Reinier Zonneveld Live, Sara Landry, FJAAK, and Daria Kolosova, as well as eclectic offerings from artists such as Barry Can’t Swim, DJ Seinfeld, Logic1000, Sammy Virji, and KETTAMA, X CLUB., and salute.
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Music beyond the festival grounds
Under the guidance of Auris Presents, Chicago’s premier producer of immersive festivals and events, ARC enthusiasts will also be treated to a series of intimate afterparties, aptly named ARC After Dark, extending into the early morning hours. Spanning five days from Thursday to Monday, these exclusive gatherings will feature a curated selection of artist aliases, special b2bs, label takeovers, and surprise acts not found on the main festival lineup. The afterparty series will sprawl across 13 venues, hosting 30 unique parties with over 80 artists, accessible only to ARC festival pass holders.
Don’t miss a beat! Passes go on sale this Friday at 12pm CST on arcmusicfestival.com.
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