Bender Mode Activated: ARC After Dark Party Series

Maybe you're hitting up the ARC Music Festival, maybe you're not. Either way, there's still plenty of room for more dancing because the party is far from over. In fact, it's only just getting started. With ARC After Dark, you’re taking the party beyond the festival grounds and into the heart of Chicago, where the beats won’t stop until the wheels fall off. The full lineup can be found here.

ARC After Dark, brought to life by the creative minds at Auris Presents, will take over Chicago for five unforgettable nights from Thursday, August 29 to Monday, September 2. The series will highlight a diverse array of specially curated parties, including artist aliases, thrilling back-to-back performances, label showcases, and exclusive acts not featured in the main festival lineup. The afterparty series promises to be an adventure in itself, with over 30 parties spread across 13 iconic venues, featuring 100 artists ready to keep the bender going. Whether you’re chasing down the next best set or simply looking to lose yourself in the groove, this afterparty series has you covered.

Expect some Gray Area-friendly artists who will be playing these parties, including names like Ranger Trucco, The Martinez Brothers, LP Giobbi, Mau P, Nala, Partiboi 69, Tini Gessler, Elkka, Green Velvet, Hiroko Yamamura, DJ Holographic, HoneyLuv, Eats Everything, and more. These artists will be throwing down at some of Chicago's most legendary spots, including Cermak Hall, RADIUS, Concord Music Hall, Metro, Smartbar, PRYSM, and a host of others.

This isn’t just a series of parties—it’s a full-on marathon of music, a celebration of house and techno where the energy of Union Park spills into the city’s nightlife. So, whether you’re coming straight from the festival or just diving into the after-dark scene, ARC After Dark is where you’ll find the pulse of Chicago’s house and techno music scene this Labor Day Weekend. All After Dark shows are exclusively available to ARC 3-Day and Single Day pass holders.

For more information on ARC After Dark programming, please visit arcmusicfestival.com and ARC’s official Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube pages.

Get ready to dance until the sun comes up. See you on the dance floor!