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ARC After Dark: 5 Nights of Music in Chicago
21 Aug
Summary
- ARC After Dark will span five nights, from September 3-7, 2026.
- Tickets for the afterparties go on sale today, with presale access starting at noon CT.
- Headliner Anyma will perform with Chris Stassy, formerly known as Chris Stussy.
Chicago will host an extended five-night event, ARC After Dark, from September 3 to 7, 2026. This series of official afterparties for the ARC Music Festival will take place across more than a dozen venues, beginning a day before the main festival and concluding on Labor Day Monday.
The festival itself, ARC Music Festival, is expanding to four days, from September 4-7 in Union Park. The ARC After Dark events will bookend the main festival, offering a continuous experience for attendees.
Tickets for ARC After Dark became available today. Presale access for pass holders who purchased before March 7 opened at 12 p.m. CT, with general ARC pass holders gaining access at 1 p.m. CT. Each code is valid for up to four tickets.
Notable performances include Sara Landry on September 3, Chase & Status and MEDUZA on September 4, Mau P and a Detroit Love showcase on September 5, and Anyma headlining on September 6. The finale on September 7 features Boys Noize and Carlita.
A significant change this year is Chris Stussy's rebranding to Chris Stassy. This artist, known for his Dutch house music, adopted the new name on August 18, 2026, with speculation pointing to a potential conflict with the Stüssy clothing brand. His first single under the new name, "U Know Me," is set for release on August 28, 2026.
