Celebrating its five-year anniversary, ARC Music Festival returns with its most ambitious lineup yet, featuring a historic three-alias performance from Eric Prydz as Eric Prydz, Pryda, and Cirez D—marking only the second time he has ever performed in this format. This landmark edition also welcomes genre-blurring superproducer Jamie xx, Chicago’s global house sensation John Summit, techno powerhouse Amelie Lens, pioneering veteran Richie Hawtin, and high-energy festival favorite FISHER.
Unprecedented B2B Showcases
ARC 2025 is set to deliver exclusive B2B sets that merge the past, present, and future of house and techno, including:
- Cajmere B2B Carl Craig – A Chicago-Detroit house and techno fusion.
- Green Velvet B2B Skepta (Más Tiempo) – An unexpected pairing of electronic legend and grime royalty.
- Felix da Housecat B2B Mike Dunn – A first-ever collaboration between two Chicago pioneers.
- Honey Dijon B2B Derrick Carter – A Chicago house masterclass.
- Boys Noize B2B VTSS – Underground energy from Berlin’s finest.
- Adam Beyer B2B Layton Giordani – Techno power from Drumcode’s finest.
- HAAi B2B Hiroko Yamamura – A bridge between new and old-school electronic sounds.
- Skream B2B Hamdi (UKG Set) – A UK garage takeover in the heart of Chicago.
- Interplanetary Criminal B2B Malugi – High-BPM energy from two of dance music’s most exciting selectors.
- Eris Drew B2B Octo Octa – Deeply immersive underground grooves.
House Icons and Festival Favorites
ARC 2025 continues to spotlight the biggest names in modern house music, including:
- Duck Sauce (A-Trak & Armand van Helden) – Their legendary collaboration returns to Chicago.
- Hot Since 82 – The Knee Deep In Sound boss brings his deep, melodic house style.
- DJ Tennis – A leading force behind Life and Death.
- BLOND:ISH – Known for her infectious, high-energy sets.
- Loco Dice – A master of groove-driven house and techno.
- Claude VonStroke – The Dirtybird label founder brings his signature bass-heavy sound.
- Adriatique – The Swiss duo renowned for their hypnotic, melodic performances.
- Ki/Ki – One of Amsterdam’s most sought-after selectors.
Additional house-heavy hitters include KETTAMA, Arielle Free, TINZO + JOJO, Shermanology, and it’s murph, all bringing their unique flavors to ARC’s diverse lineup.
Techno Titans and Underground Innovators
The festival’s techno curation is stronger than ever, led by:
- Nicole Moudaber – The MOOD Records head and global techno powerhouse.
- Eli Brown – Bristol-born artist known for his relentless, high-energy productions.
- Alignment – Berlin’s rising force in hard-hitting techno.
- Effy – A fast-rising UK star pushing boundaries in the underground scene.
- Supergloss – High-octane selections primed for peak-time energy.
A Tribute to Chicago and Detroit’s Legacy
Staying true to its roots, ARC continues to pay homage to Chicago and Detroit’s house and techno heritage while embracing the next generation of artists. This year’s lineup includes:
- DJ Sneak B2B DJ Heather – A true house music showcase.
- Floorplan – The father-daughter duo blending gospel, house, and techno.
- HiTech – A groundbreaking fusion of Juke, footwork, and techno, representing Chicago’s underground evolution.
As ARC reaches this milestone year, the festival reaffirms its status as a global house and techno destination, bringing together legendary pioneers, next-generation stars, and exclusive performances that can only be experienced in Chicago.
