ARC Music Festival 2025 – Lineup Reveal
Chicago’s Premier House and Techno Festival Returns Labor Day Weekend
ARC Music Festival, Chicago's flagship house and techno festival, is back for its 2025 edition, taking place August 29–31 at Union Park. This year’s lineup marks the festival’s most diverse and ambitious curation yet, bringing together pioneering legends, cutting-edge talent, and groundbreaking B2B sets that embody ARC's spirit of innovation and celebration.
Since its inception, ARC has become an essential gathering point for electronic music's most influential figures, rising stars, and underground innovators, set against the birthplace of house music—Chicago. The festival has made history with unforgettable performances, such as Eric Prydz bringing all three of his celebrated aliases (Eric Prydz, Pryda, and Cirez D) in its inaugural edition, and Carl Cox and Green Velvet’s explosive B2B in 2024. These iconic moments have solidified ARC as more than just a festival—it's a window into the past, present, and future of electronic music culture.
The ARC 2025 Lineup
The 2025 edition is no different, delivering a lineup that spans the spectrum of dance music, from house to techno, UK Garage to drum & bass. Headliners include Eric Prydz returning with all three aliases for the second time in festival history, Jamie xx, John Summit, Amelie Lens, Richie Hawtin, and FISHER.
A hallmark of ARC is its unique B2B performances, bringing together musical pioneers from around the globe. This year’s highlights include:
Cajmere B2B Carl Craig (Chicago & Detroit legends)
Green Velvet B2B Skepta Más Tiempo
Felix da Housecat B2B Mike Dunn (first-time pairing)
Honey Dijon B2B Derrick Carter (Chicago house icons)
Boys Noize B2B VTSS (underground heavyweights)
Adam Beyer B2B Layton Giordani (techno titans)
HAAi B2B Hiroko Yamamura (a cross-generational collaboration)
ARC continues to push boundaries with Sub Focus making his debut for the festival’s first-ever drum & bass set, Skream B2B Hamdi (UKG set), and the explosive energy of Eris Drew B2B Octo Octa, who have championed Chicago’s underground sound globally.
Expect the rise of new underground stars, such as Interplanetary Criminal B2B Malugi and it’s murph, alongside modern house icons like Duck Sauce (A-Trak & Armand van Helden), Luciano, Hot Since 82, and Claude VonStroke. Additional highlights include Kettama, DESIREE, Shermanology, and BLOND:ISH—a celebration of global house talent.
Techno and Underground Highlights
ARC will also showcase cutting-edge techno with Nicole Moudaber, Eli Brown, Supergloss, Effy, and Alignment leading the charge. Representing Chicago’s roots and future, DJ Sneak B2B DJ Heather, Floorplan, and HiTech (a fusion of Juke, footwork, and techno) bring that hometown energy to the stage.
Four Stages of Immersive Sound & Art
ARC’s immersive experience includes four unique stages, each with its own personality and vibe. From the industrial power of the Grid stage to the psychedelic atmosphere of elrow, and the deeper grooves of the Expansions stage to the raw energy of Area 909, ARC transports fans into another world.
ARC After Dark – Exclusive Parties All Weekend
Beyond the festival grounds, ARC After Dark continues to be a favorite highlight. Running five nights, from Thursday through Monday, ARC After Dark offers exclusive back-to-back sets, surprise performances, and label takeovers. Expect 30+ parties and 80+ artists across 13 venues in Chicago. The series kicks off with a special PRYDA opening party on Thursday, August 28. These afterparties are available exclusively to ARC festival pass holders.
Ticket Sales & Presale Information
General ticket sales for ARC 2025 begin on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 12 PM CT. Mastercard consumer credit cardholders will have special access to presale tickets, which start on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 10 AM CT. For more information, visit priceless.com/arcmusicfestival.
ARC Music Festival 2025 Lineup (A-Z)
Adam Beyer
Adriatique
Ahadadream
Arielle Free
ATRIP
AYYBO
Bastian Bux
BLACKCLUB
BLOND:ISH
Boys Noize
Cajmere
Carl Craig
Chloé Caillet
Cirez D
Classmatic
Claude VonStroke
Derrick Carter
DESIREE
Duck Sauce
Effy
Eli Brown
Eric Prydz
Eris Drew
Felix da Housecat
FISHER
Floorplan
Gene Farris
GENESI
Goosey
Green Velvet
HAAi
Hamdi
DJ Heather
HHUNTER
Hiroko Yamamura
HiTech
Honey Dijon
HOTPRETTY
Hot Since 82
HVNLEE
Ilario Alicante
Interplanetary Criminal
it’s murph
Jamie xx
John Summit
Josh Baker
Kettama
Kirk
KI/KI
Kryptogram
DJ Lady D
Layton Giordani
Loco Dice
Lori Branch
Luciano
Luke Alessi
Luke Dean
Malugi
Matisa
Max Dean
Max Styler
Mike Dunn
Miguelle & Tons
Nic Fanciulli
Nicole Moudaber
Nikki Nair
NOTION
Obskür
Octo Octa
Olive F
Paco Osuna
Prunk
Ranger Trucco
Richie Hawtin
Riordan
Rossi.
Shermanology
Skepta Más Tiempo
Skream
DJ Sneak
Sosa
Sub Focus
Supergloss
DJ Tennis
Tini Gessler
TINZO + JOJO
Toman
Villager
VITIGRRL
VTSS
B2B Sets:
Adam Beyer B2B Layton Giordani
Ahadadream B2B Nikki Nair
Boys Noize B2B VTSS
Cajmere B2B Carl Craig
Eris Drew B2B Octo Octa
Felix da Housecat B2B Mike Dunn
Gene Farris B2B Tini Gessler
Green Velvet B2B Skepta Más Tiempo
HAAi B2B Hiroko Yamamura
Honey Dijon B2B Derrick Carter
Interplanetary Criminal B2B Malugi
Luke Alessi B2B Matisa
Max Dean B2B Luke Dean
Miguelle & Tons B2B Toman
Nic Fanciulli B2B Prunk
Nicole Moudaber B2B Anfisa Letyago
Paco Osuna B2B Ilario Alicante
Riordan B2B Obskür
Rossi. B2B Josh Baker
Skream B2B Hamdi (UKG Set)
DJ Sneak B2B DJ Heather
Sosa B2B Classmatic
Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the festival dates!