ARC Music Festival 2025 - Set Times & Lineup Schedule in Chicago
Aug 29 – Sep 1, 2025 · Chicago, Illinois, United States
ARC Music Festival 2025 is set to electrify Chicago's Union Park from August 29 to 31 lol, celebrating its fifth anniversary with an unparalleled lineup that bridges the past, present, and future of electronic music. As the birthplace of house music, Chicago provides the perfect backdrop for this immersive experience, where festival-goers can revel in the sounds of world-renowned artists and discover emerging talents across four meticulously curated stages.
This year's festival boasts an impressive roster, headlined by the return of Eric Prydz performing under his three celebrated aliases—Eric Prydz, Pryda, and Cirez D—a rare triple-set experience that pays homage to his groundbreaking 2021 performance at ARC. Joining him are genre-defying superproducer Jamie xx, Chicago's own house sensation John Summit, techno powerhouse Amelie Lens, pioneering veteran Richie Hawtin, and high-energy crowd favorite FISHER. The lineup also features exclusive back-to-back sets, including Cajmere B2B Carl Craig, Green Velvet B2B Skepta Más Tiempo, and Felix da Housecat B2B Mike Dunn, showcasing the festival's commitment to innovative collaborations.
Beyond the music, ARC offers a fully immersive experience with stages like the industrial-themed Grid, the psychedelic elrow stage known for its vibrant performers and interactive art, the deeper sounds of the Expansions stage, and Area 909, which pays tribute to the roots of house and techno in a raw, high-energy setting. The festival extends into the night with "ARC After Dark," a series of afterparties across Chicago from August 28 through September 1, including a highly anticipated PRYDA opening party on August 28. With its rich history, diverse lineup, and immersive atmosphere, ARC Music Festival 2025 promises an unforgettable Labor Day weekend for electronic music enthusiasts.
Day 1 · Aug 29
AREA 909
Kirk 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Effy 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Tinzo + Jojo 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Ahadadream b2b Nikki Nair 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
NOTION 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
ELROW
HVNLEE 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
GENESI 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Shermanology 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Bastian Bux 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
EXPANSIONS
Blackclub 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Supergloss 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
HAAi b2b Hiroko Yamamura 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Cirez D 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
THE GRID
Jayah 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Kryptogram 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DJ Tennis 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Adriatique 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Day 2 · Aug 30
AREA 909
Interplanetary Criminal b2b Malugi 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Skream b2b Hamdi (UKG Set) 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Vorp 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Floorplan 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
DJ Sneak b2b DJ Heather 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Eris Drew b2b Octo Octa 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cajmere b2b Carl Craig 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
ELROW
Max Dean b2b Luke Dean 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Hot Since 82 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
SLAMM 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Olive F 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bastian Bux 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
SOSA 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
EXPANSIONS
Nicole Moudaber b2b Anfisa Letyago 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Amelie Lens 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Goosey 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Luke Alessi b2b Matisa 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Ranger Trucco 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Rossi. b2b Josh Baker 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
THE GRID
Jamie xx 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Eric Prydz 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Luxpro 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
ATRIP 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
It's Murph 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
BLOND:ISH 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Day 3 · Aug 31
AREA 909
Boys Noize b2b VTSS 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Richie Hawtin 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
HHUNTER 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
HOTPRETTY 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
HiTech 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Villager 10:00 PM – 11:00 PM
KETTAMA 11:00 PM – 12:00 AM
ELROW
Claude VonStroke 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Paco Osuna b2b Ilario Alicante 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM
Branzino Boys 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Arielle Free 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
AYYBO 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Gene Farris b2b Tini Gessler 10:30 PM – 12:00 AM
EXPANSIONS
Loco Dice 12:00 AM – 1:30 AM
Green Velvet b2b Skepta Más Tiempo 1:30 AM – 3:00 AM