ARC Music Festival 2023 Afterparty Schedule & Lineups

ARC Music Festival is back for its highly anticipated 2023 edition with a jaw-dropping afterparty lineup to top it off.

With an outstanding lineup of globally acclaimed artists, ARC 2023 will undoubtedly take the city by storm with its afterparty series, a growing fan-favorite on the festival circuit. But the party doesn’t end at the main event. ARC After Dark promises to keep the beats coursing all night, featuring an array of electrifying shows across iconic venues.

ARC After Dark kicks off on Thursday with an array of pre-parties to set the tone for the weekend. Leading the charge are Chicago icons DJ Heather, DJ Lady D, Biobooster aka Hiroko Yamamura, and Dani Deahl at Smoke & Mirrors promising an unforgettable “night zero.”  Meanwhile, Spybar welcomes Walker & Royce for a Rules Don’t Apply takeover that will blow your mind.

Friday brings an array of standout shows, with Eric Prydz and Adam Beyer headlining Radius After Dark for a performance of monumental proportions. Cermak Hall welcomes German techno maestro Boris Brejcha, while Concord Music Hall sees techno and ghetto house collide with Nina Kraviz, DJ Slugo, and Hieroglyphic Being. Finally, Spybar continues the party with breakout star Anfisa Letyago teaming with veterans DJ Minx and Cassy.

Saturday promises a Chicago vs. Detroit showcase, bringing together talents like The Blessed Madonna and Carl Craig at Test Pressing. Radius hosts hometown hero John Summit, while Spybar keeps the energy high with Dennis Cruz and Ilario Alicante. Additionally, Cermak Hall hosts an international-meets-local lineup featuring Patrick Topping, Loco Dice, and DJ Heather.

Sunday’s festivities are nothing short of extraordinary, with Tale of Us taking center stage at Radius alongside fast-rising star Kevin De Vries. Alternatively, Smoke & Mirrors offers an intimate show with Brazilian breakout Mochakk. Furthermore, Concord Music Hall will feature Vintage Culture b2b Carlita, while Âme and Chloé Caillet take over Spybar.

Monday’s grand finale features a yacht party takeover, boasting sets from label head Gene Farris and Eskuche. PRYSM’s final day will be equally impressive with Spanish standout Wade closing out the weekend bender.

ARC Music Festival has managed to create an incredible legacy in just three short years. By celebrating Chicago’s rich musical heritage, ARC continues to solidify its position as a leading name in music. Ultimately, the ARC 2023 afterparty extravaganza promises an unforgettable weekend for festivalgoers globally. To purchase tickets to ARC Music Festival, click here.

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Having grown up just an earshot from Ultra Miami’s venue Bayfront Park, it was next to impossible for me not to fall in love with electronic music. My love for music was evidently strong enough for me to write my college essay on festival culture and continue attending Ultra for 10+ years now. I have always had a knack for writing and the power of words, which I continued cultivating through a Philosophy degree in college. Now, I am finishing up law school and hope to merge my passions by working in the music industry. I am an avid traveler and am certainly not afraid to hop on a plane for a music event. My next bucket list items to attend are Tomorrowland in Belgium and ADE in the Netherlands. Though the list could go on forever, some of my favorite artists include Franky Wah, Kevin de Vries, Eli Brown, and John Summit.

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