What was permitted
New construction permits have been issued for the erection of multiple temporary structures at 1501 W Randolph St in Chicago's Near West Side neighborhood, in preparation for Arc Fest 2026. The project includes the construction of a large DJ stage, container-based stages, and audio box truss towers.
This extensive event setup, with a reported cost of $55,860, was issued on August 27, 2026, and is being managed by P2M CONSTRUCTION LLC. The permit is valid for the event duration, with assembly starting August 25, 2026, and removal by September 12, 2026.
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View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
View the official permit record
Tracking number, work description, cost and dates
| Tracking number | 101087763 |
|---|---|
| Work permit # | — |
| Job filing number | — |
| Work type | — |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Job description | PERMIT EXPIRES ON 10/27/2026 ERECTION STARTS: 8/25/2025, ERECTION ENDS: 9/12/2026. ARC FEST 2026- STAGE 4STAGE- SELF-CERT- 4 DAY EVENT SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026ERECT EIGHT (8) STRUCTURES- ONE (1) 96X24 PLATFORM DJ STAGE (1632SF) , TWO (2) 16X20 GANGED DBL STAGED CARGO CONTAINERS, TWO (2) 13.33X16 TIERED STACKED IBC CONTAINERS (133SF), ONE (1) 47.66X15 DBL STACKED IBC CONTAINERS (255SF), TWO (2) 7X10X25 AUDIO BOX TRUSS TOWERSSETUP 8/25/2026 ¿ REMOVE 9/12/2026ASSEMBLY |
| Floor / unit | — |
| Estimated cost | $55,860 |
| Approved | August 26, 2026 |
| Issued | August 27, 2026 |
| Expires | — |
| BBL | — |
| BIN | — |
Property owner
Nick Karounos
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