ARC Music Festival returns to Chicago's Union Park from 4-7 September 2026, expanding to a fourth day this year and once again bringing together major house and techno names alongside emerging talent. Dancing Astronaut has picked out five acts worth prioritising across the weekend, spanning rising newcomers, unexpected pairings and established festival favourites.

The selections highlight the breadth of the line-up, from UK-rooted rising star Silva Bumpa and a fresh Discip b2b Roddy Lima pairing, to tech house heavyweight Cloonee, the melodic techno/progressive house pairing of Korolova b2b Kasia, and New York-based Azzecca's dark, hypnotic house sound.

– Silva Bumpa: rising UK-rooted house artist known for energetic sets
– Discip b2b Roddy Lima: an unexpected pairing tipped for a memorable set
– Cloonee: UK tech house favourite with a crowd-pleasing catalogue
– Korolova b2b Kasia: melodic techno/progressive house back-to-back set
– Azzecca: New York artist blending dark, hypnotic house with indie dance