Austin City Limits Music Festival returns to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, for its 25th anniversary across two three-day weekends: October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026. The festival features more than 100 performances across nine stages, with Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, Skrillex and Kings of Leon among the headliners.
Quick Event Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 |
| City | Austin, Texas |
| Dates | October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026 |
| Venue | Zilker Park |
| Gates | 12:00 PM CT daily |
| Music | 12:45 PM–10:00 PM CT daily |
| Headliners | Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, Skrillex, Kings of Leon |
| Weekend exclusives | Skrillex (Weekend One); Kings of Leon (Weekend Two) |
| Tickets | Official ACL Festival / Front Gate Tickets |
| Status | Confirmed |
Confirmed Dates and Lineup
ACL Festival 2026 runs for six days. Weekend One takes place Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4. Weekend Two follows Friday, October 9, through Sunday, October 11.
The core lineup appears across both weekends, including Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, The Chainsmokers, Geese, Young Miko, Bleachers, SOFI TUKKER, Parcels, The War on Drugs, Blood Orange and Lykke Li. Weekend One adds Skrillex, Brandon Flowers, Underscores, Rebecca Black and other exclusive performers, while Weekend Two includes Kings of Leon and its own weekend-only acts.
The official schedule has been released, so attendees should check the festival’s current schedule or mobile app for set times and stage assignments. Festival schedules can change, and the latest official listing should take priority.
Tickets and Current Status
Tickets are sold through the official ACL Festival ticketing platform, with Front Gate Tickets handling festival ticket purchases. Current options include one-day and three-day passes across General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum levels, along with premium hospitality options.
Ticket availability varies by weekend and ticket type. The official ticket page currently lists purchases, waitlists and verified resale options for different passes, so availability should be checked for the specific day or weekend before buying. Prices and inventory can change.
Zilker Park and Attendee Information
ACL Festival takes place at Zilker Park, at 2100 Barton Springs Road. The festival provides shuttle, rideshare, walking, biking and public-transit information rather than relying on on-site parking. Official guidance says festival shuttles will operate, with locations and hours provided closer to the event. CapMetro also serves the area, including MetroRapid Route 803.
Activate your wristband before arriving and register for ACL Cashless if you plan to use wristband payments for food, drinks or merchandise. The festival searches bags at entry and re-entry.
The current bag policy allows small clutch purses or fanny packs up to 6 by 9 inches without clear material requirements. Larger bags must be clear and smaller than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Small, empty hydration packs are also permitted.
Austin-Specific Festival Events
The 25th anniversary edition also includes ACL Fest Nights, with official aftershows scheduled at venues around Austin during the festival weekends. These separate ticketed performances give selected artists additional appearances outside Zilker Park.
ACL also continues its Austin Kiddie Limits program, where children 8 and under can enter free with a ticket-holding adult. The festival’s official guide and mobile app provide the latest maps, schedules, accessibility information, entry details and attendee policies.
The anniversary edition continues ACL’s connection with Austin Parks Foundation, with festival proceeds supporting improvements to Zilker Park and parks across the city.
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