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Sweden

dark techno

minimal techno

raw techno

schranz

swedish electronic

swedish techno

techno

Adam Beyer

Germany

electronica

german house

german techno

microhouse

minimal tech house

Italy

Anfisa Letyago

South Africa

south african house

south african pop

south african pop dance

United States

uk dance

The Blessed Madonna

high-tech minimal

Boris Brejcha

alternative dance

dance-punk

electro house

fidget house

filter house

german dance

new rave

Boys Noize

Türkiye

Carlita

detroit techno

outsider house

United Kingdom

Chloé Caillet

deep funk house

Colette

house

melodic house

progressive house

Cristoph

Spain

latin tech house

tech house

Dennis Cruz

chicago house

deep house

Derrick Carter

deep disco house

Dixon

DJ Heather

DJ Lady D

detroit house

DJ Minx

France

bass house

Dombresky

Eli Brown

pop dance

progressive electro house

Eric Prydz

big beat

Fatboy Slim

Australia

australian house

Fleur Shore

uk house

Gene Farris

Ilario Alicante

deep groove house

James Hype

Ireland

irish electronic

KETTAMA

Kevin de Vries

Kyle Walker

Loco Dice

aussietronica

lo-fi house

Mall Grab

Ukraine

ukrainian electronic

Miss Monique

Brazil

tribal house

Nic Fanciulli

Russia

electra

russian electronic

russian techno

Nina Kraviz

float house

Sam Divine

italian techno

melodic techno

afro house

THEMBA

Netherlands

Tinlicker

Toni Varga

brazilian edm

Wade

Walker & Royce

Austria

Cassy

Dalton Taylor

minimal dub

Dax J

David Castellani

uk tech house

Eskuche

Iglesias

Henry Brooks

Inphinity

Kevin Knapp

classic house

Mike Dunn

acid house

Phuture

Sara Landry

Schak

Tara Brooks

soulful house

Terry Hunter

Following its successful expansion to three days last year, 

–Chicago's premier house and techno festival–has firmly established itself as an industry leader in the global circuit, consistently attracting top-tier international talent. This year ARC returns to the home of house music at Union Park from September 1-3.

As expected, ARC Music Festival boasts an impressive roster of world-renowned house and techno artists. Among the slew of notable names are ARC favorites 

, who will showcase his iconic and innovative HOLO show, and 

, returning for a solo set after last year's monumental back-to-back performance with Prydz under his Cirez D alias. Other headliners include Afterlife duo 

But Summit isn’t the only Chicagoan on the lineup. A pillar of the ARC ethos is the celebration of house music’s foundations. The fest always works to celebrate those who’ve helped to build house music culture. This year, modern heavyweights like Summit sit beside pioneers such as 

Looking at the 2023 festival circuit, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better dance music showcase than ARC Festival. From the lilting Afro house of South African Themba to the atmospheric progressive of Tinlicker, there’s something on this lineup for all dance fans. 

, and Anifsa Letyago bring some hypnotic, driving techno. 

 brings his imitable blend of pop-leaning deeper house sounds. 

 has you covered for those progressive house vibes, and Boys Noize brings his industrial take on electro house

ARC Festival 2023 also features several rare killer B2B performances on the docket. 

 will be the tech house trio to end it all. 

 will go back to back with their kaleidoscopic, funky sound. Emotions will fly at Crisoph and 

’s b2b set. Mall Grab and KETTAMA will combine their raw and gritty house in a b2b, plus 

 will join forces for what is sure to be some floor-rocking techno and house.


Other highlights include Grammy-winning South African artist 

, serotonin soldier The Blessed Madonna, and South Korea's sensation Peggy Gou. Also on the bill are Innervisions label leaders Dixon and Âme with a special B2B, and the legendary UK pioneer 

, returning after last year's triumphant performance on the elrow stage.

, the beloved Spanish party collective, is set to make its highly anticipated return to ARC Music Festival with its exclusive stage takeover, making it the only US festival to host elrow this year. Known for its signature psychedelic production and over-the-top surprises, elrow has become one of the most celebrated brands in the world, with bespoke events taking place annually in Barcelona, Ibiza, New York, London, and Dubai, to name a few.

Courtesy of ARC Music Festival // Matthew Reeves

Set amidst the sprawling 14 acres of Union Park, ARC Music Festival promises curated, immersive production at each of its four stages. The Grid stage will feature its traditional industrial vibe, while Spain's beloved elrow promises to be as wild and outrageous as ever. Meanwhile, the Expansions Stage will showcase deeper sounds, and a new fourth stage will highlight international and national acts alongside the Midwest's top talent. 

Whether attendees yearn for the vibrant atmosphere of elrow or the more intimate setting of the Expansions stage, ARC has something for everyone.

:
Adam Beyer, Âme, Anfisa Letyago, Black Coffee, The Blessed Madonna, Boris Brejcha, Boys Noize, Cassy, Carlita, 

, Collette, Cristoph, Dalton Taylor, David Castellani (live), Dax J, Dennis Cruz, Derrick Carter, Dixon, DJ Heather, DJ Lady D, DJ Minx, Dombresky, Eliana, Eli Brown
Eric Prydz presents HOLO, Eskuche, Fatboy Slim, FISHER, Fleur Shore, Franky Wah, Gene Farris, Henry Brooks, Hiroko Yamamura, Hotpretty, Hot Since 82, 

, Ilario Alicante, Inphinity, James Hype, Jeilah, John Summit, KETTAMA, Kevin Knapp, Kevin de Vries, Kyle Walker, Lee Foss, Loco Dice, Lowki, Mall Grab, Mike Dunn, Miss Monique, Mochakk, Moodymann
Nic Fanciulli, Nina Kraviz, Nuran, Patrick Topping, Peggy Gou, Phuture (live), Portals & Parachutes, Sam Divine, Sarah Landry, Schak, Shimza, Tale Of Us, Tara Brooks, Terry Hunter,  Themba, Tinlicker, Toni Varga, Vintage Culture,
Wade, Walker & Royce, XOVI

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

ARC Music Festival 2023

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