Watch ARC Music Festival
No livestream details are announced, but the official ARC YouTube channel has full sets, including KETTAMA at ARC On The River (2025), AYYBO b2b OMRI at ARC At Sea (2025) and AC Slater at ARC At The Lake (2026).
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Stages
Plan your trip
- The Green and Pink line Ashland stop is at the northwest corner of Union Park and has an accessible entrance.
- The Ashland #9 bus stops on the western edge of Union Park.
- The festival provides no parking, so attendees are asked to use ride sharing.
- Camping is not allowed, and all attendees must leave at the end of each night.
- Several hotels near the festival are within walking distance.
- ARC is an 18+ festival.
- A valid government ID (ID card, driver's license or passport) is required for entry, and DMV temporary IDs are not accepted.
- The name on your ticket does not need to match your ID.
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- ARC is an 18+ festival.[2]
- A valid government ID (ID card, driver's license or passport) is required for entry, and DMV temporary IDs are not accepted.[2]
- The name on your ticket does not need to match your ID.[2]
- There is no re-entry; tickets are valid for one entry per day.[2]
- Coolers of any kind, hard-sided or soft-sided, are prohibited.[3]
- Professional photo/video cameras are prohibited.[3]
- Empty water bottles are allowed, but not glass or metal ones.[3]
- A CamelBak is allowed if it is empty and the bladder is removable for inspection.[2]
- The festival is cash-free and accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.
- There are no ATMs on site, and cash is not accepted at beverage and vending.
- The festival runs rain or shine.
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- The festival is cash-free and accepts credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay and Google Pay.[2]
- There are no ATMs on site, and cash is not accepted at beverage and vending.[2]
- The festival runs rain or shine.[2]
- Refillable water stations are marked on-site and on the festival map.[2]
- First aid stations are marked on-site and on the festival map.[2]
- Prescribed medication must be in a container with matching ID, checked at entry, and hold only the doses needed for the event.[3]
- Accessibility services are arranged onsite, with no pre-registration.[4]
- Only service animals are permitted; emotional support animals, therapy animals, companion animals and pets are not.[4]
- The ICON (VIP+) package includes an on-site locker.[5]
Aftermovies and photos
Editions and history
Timeline (4)
- ARC 2025 marked the festival's five-year milestone.[6]
- Carl Cox and Green Velvet played a B2B set in 2024, their first in 15 years and second ever.[7]
- Hiroko Yamamura played the weekend closer at Area 909 in 2023.[6]
- Eric Prydz played all three of his aliases (Eric Prydz, Pryda and Cirez D) at ARC in 2021.[6]
FAQ
When is the next ARC Music Festival?
Dates for the next edition have not been announced yet.
How much are ARC Music Festival tickets?
Pricing is not available yet. Passes include 4-day GA, 4-day Global (VIP), 4-day ICON (VIP+) and Friday through Monday single-day tickets.
Is ARC Music Festival 18+?
Yes, ARC is an 18+ festival. You need a valid government ID (ID card, driver's license or passport) to get in, and DMV temporary IDs are not accepted.
Can you camp at ARC Music Festival?
No. Camping is not allowed, and all attendees must leave at the end of each night. Several hotels near the festival are within walking distance.
How do I get to ARC Music Festival?
Take the Green or Pink line to the Ashland stop at the northwest corner of Union Park, or the Ashland #9 bus to the western edge of the park. There is no festival parking, so use ride sharing if you drive.
Can you bring a cooler or water bottle to ARC?
Coolers are prohibited, whether hard-sided or soft-sided. Empty water bottles are allowed, but not glass or metal ones, and refillable water stations are marked on-site and on the festival map.
Is there re-entry at ARC Music Festival?
No. Tickets are valid for one entry per day.
Is ARC Music Festival livestreamed?
No livestream is announced. Full sets from 2025 and 2026 are on the official ARC YouTube channel.
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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.