ARC Music Festival expands to four days
Chicago’s ARC Music Festival announced its biggest lineup yet for 2026 and expands to a four-day event (September 4–7) [https://thatericalper.com/2026/03/12/house-icon-anyma-and-electronic-legends-underworld-lead-arc-music-festival-2026], [https://timeout.com/chicago/news/arc-music-festival-lineup-is-out-and-its-an-edm-fever-dream-031126]. House icon Anyma and electronic legends Underworld are leading the bill.
The 2026 ARC Music Festival will feature four stages: The Grid, elrow, Expansions, and a new stage called "The Reactor". Each stage will offer distinct production and immersive experiences. New additions to the lineup include Chicago house music pioneer Ron Hardy, DJ duo Tale of Us, and techno artist Richie Hawtin. The festival will also incorporate art installations and culinary experiences from local Chicago vendors. Organizers are anticipating over 40,000 attendees per day.
