ARC Music Festival 2024 Set Times and Essential Info

ARC Music Festival is upon us for another round, and we’ve packed all the info you need for the festival, including the set times, what not to bring, and more!

The time has come for the next installment of ARC Music Festival, an annual house and techno music festival set in Chicago, the birthplace of house! As fans prepare themselves for one of the last major music festivals of the summer, the team at Auris Presents works around the clock, setting up Union Park with unmatched production, sound, and lineups for the Labor Day Weekend. With three unique stages to explore, festival-goers are anticipating complete musical satisfaction throughout the three-day experience.

This year’s lineup is arguably one of the most cohesive of the festival season. Gorgon City, Barry Can’t Swim, DJ Heather, Honey Dijon, and Purple Disco Machine have consistently demonstrated the importance of showmanship and audience engagement in delivering a successful house music performance. Their stage presence is further complimented by selectors like Sara Landry, FJAAK, and Charlotte de Witte, whose high-energy, artistic delivery of techno produces a natural high that rivals the effect of any drug.

Though many dance music lovers may have splurged entire paychecks to witness the highly anticipated Carl Cox B2B Green Velvet set, fifteen more must-see collaborations occur throughout the weekend. Carl Craig B2B Moodyman, Dennis Cruz B2B Pawsa, Ben Sterling B2B Rossi., Sonny Fodera B2B Eats Everything are just a sampling of what’s in store!

There’s a lot to remember, so we’ve put together a guide for the event. Keep reading for set times, prohibited and permitted items, and more!

ARC Music Festival 2024 – Essential Info:

Dates: August 30-September 1, 2024
Hours: 2pm – 10pm
Venue Address: Union Park – 1501 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60606
Tickets: 3-Day GA tickets are SOLD OUT, but additional ticket options are available! Purchase HERE!

ARC Music Festival 2024 – Set Times:

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Reminder To Mind Your Belongings:

Unfortunately, during this festival season, many have reported pickpockets, bag slashings, and theft of wallets, smartphones, purses, and other valuables. While this small number of bad apples in the bunch doesn’t define an entire crowd, some opportunistic people come to these events to take advantage of unsuspecting partygoers, and it’s essential to be mindful of your valuables while at ARC Music Festival.

Looking for tips to keep your belongings safe? Check our post highlighting some ideas!

ARC Music Festival 2024 – Do’s & Don’ts:

Prohibited Items

Totems

Hula hoops

LED gloves, flowtoys, etc

Native American Headdresses

Musical Instruments

Flag poles

Weapons of any kind

Drugs/drug paraphernalia

Outside food & drink

Outside food allowed for those who have a documented need. Must have a doctor’s note that matches ID.

Fireworks

Airhorns or megaphones

Laser pointers

Glass bottles or containers metal containers of any kind

Selfie sticks

Professional photo/video cameras

Audio recording devices

Drones

Umbrellas (parasols ok)

Chains/chain wallets

Stickers / flyers / promotional materials

Sharpies / Markers / Spray Cans

Pets (service animals ok)

Cleated shoes

Soccer balls, footballs, frisbees, or other sports equipment

Tarps or tents

Chairs of any kind

Coolers of any kind, including hard-sided and soft-sided coolers

Kites or Sky Lanterns

Bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, scooters

Permitted Items

Prescribed medication

In container with matching ID to be checked at entry and only containing the number of doses needed for duration of event as prescribed on the pill container.

Cell phones

Non-professional cameras

Blankets/towels

Non aerosol sunscreen

Sealed gum

Sealed chapstick

Sealed lipstick

Sealed eyedrops

Sealed makeup

Empty water bottles (No glass or metal)

Disposable lighters

Cell phone chargers/portable phone chargers

Factory-sealed E-cigs (i.e., Blu, Juul, etc.)

Refillable E-cigs and vape pens must be empty and juice refills are not allowed.

Prescription and OTC medications (subject to specific conditions*)