Overview
- ARC is scheduled for Sept. 4–7, 2026 at Chicago’s Union Park over Labor Day weekend.
- General tickets go on sale Friday, March 13 at 12 p.m. CT, with one-day, three-day and four-day passes available.
- The 2026 program adds The Midway stage plus special b2b and b3b sets, alongside four total stages, art activations, food and beverage options and merch.
- The lineup mixes global acts such as Anyma, Underworld, Michael Bibi, Sara Landry’s Eternalism, Ki/Ki, The Blessed Madonna, Nia Archives, Chris Stussy, Cloonee and Chase & Status with Chicago pioneers including Green Velvet, Honey Dijon and Derrick Carter.
- ARC After Dark returns for five nights from Thursday through Monday for pass holders, with venues and performers to be announced.