About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 returns to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, for two three-day weekends: October 2–4 and October 9–11. Known as ACL Fest, the event brings more than 100 performances to the park, mixing major headliners, rising artists, Austin food and a broad sweep of sounds. The 2026 poster features Charli XCX, Rüfüs Du Sol, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, The xx, Turnstile, Lola Young, Young Miko, The Chainsmokers and Sofi Tukker. There are also meaningful differences between weekends: Skrillex is listed for Weekend One, while Kings of Leon are listed for Weekend Two, so check the day and weekend before buying your ticket. Whether you’re travelling to Austin for the first time or choosing between the two ACL weekends, start with the official lineup and daily schedule, then compare ticket options. ACL Fest is an all-ages festival, with accessibility resources that include designated entry lanes, accessible viewing information and ASL services. Check the festival FAQ for current entry rules and the bag policy before you pack. A little planning now means more time for music in the park later—which is, after all, the point.Austin City Limits lineup
6 artistsFridayCharli XCX · Skrillex [W1] · Kings of Leon [W2] · Turnstile · Labrinth · The Chainsmokers · Leon Thomas · Brandon Flowers [W1] · Amyl and the Sniffers · Sienna Spiro [W2] · LIVE [W2] · Steve Aoki · Jesse Welles · Brella Kay [W2] · Paris Paloma · LP · Rusowsky · Natasha Bedingfield [W1] · Marlon Funaki [W1] · CMAT [W1] · Rebecca Black [W1] · Bo Staloch · Molly Santana [W1] · Radio Free Alice [W2] · World Famous Pets [W1] · Faouzia · Hunx and His Punx [W1] · New Constellations [W1] · Asleep at the Wheel [W1] · S.G. Goodman [W2] · Cassandra Coleman [W2] · Dallas Wax [W2] · Brigitte Calls Me Baby [W2] · Night Traveler [W1] · Grocery Bag [W1] · Joe Jordan [W2] · Happy Landing [W2] · Girlfriend [W1] · Elle Coves [W1] · Elijah Delgado [W1] · Izzy Escobar [W1] · Almost Heaven [W1] · Solomon Hicks [W1] · Leon Knight [W2] · The 4411 [W1] · Wild Child [W1] · Q Brothers [W2] · Pierce Freelon [W2] · Sonia De Los Santos [W2] · School of RockSaturdayRüfüs Du Sol · Lorde · Lola Young · Young Miko · Bleachers · Lykke Li · Levity · Suki Waterhouse · Snow Strippers · It’s Murph · Fakemink · Palace [W1] · *Jugzuke Yukimatsu · Skye Newman · Rodrigo y Gabriela · Laszewo [W2] · Balu Brigada · Rochelle Jordan [W1] · Arcy Drive · Finn Wolfhard · Ryan Beatty · Don West · Temper City · Gabriel Jacoby [W2] · Annie DiRusso · Night Tapes · DJ Cassandra · Cure for Paranoia [W1] · Chloe Qisha [W2] · Fai Laci [W2] · Emma Ogier [W1] · Common People [W2] · Coleman Jennings [W1] · Damaris Bojor [W2] · Fightmaster [W1] · Llulii [W2] · Montclair [W2] · Left Lucid [W1] · Macy Todd [W2] · Mega Ran · Q Brothers [W1] · Pierce Freelon [W1] · Flor Bromley [W2] · Sonia De Los Santos [W1] · The Barton Hills ChoirSundayTwenty One Pilots · The xx · Geese · Sofi Tukker · Parcels · The War on Drugs · Blood Orange · Max McNown · Cannons [W1] · Audrey Hobert · Saint Motel · Houndmouth [W1] · Fcukers · Stella Lefty [W1] · Underscores [W1] · Claire Rosinkranz · Noga Erez · Dexter and the Moonrocks [W2] · Joshua Jensen [W2] · Grace Ives [W2] · Rio Kosta · Ethan Regan [W2] · Bad Nerves [W1] · Girlsweetvoice · Charlotte Lawrence [W2] · Sunday (1994) · Rum Jungle [W2] · Calder Allen · Fancy Hagood [W1] · Britton [W1] · Solya [W1] · Villanelle [W1] · Jess Williamson [W1] · Flight by Nothing [W1] · Kevin Atwater [W2] · Thomas Day [W2] · Aaron Rowe [W1] · Lauren Sanderson [W1] · Willzy [W2] · Jason Scott & the High Heat [W2] · Vinny [W1] · Marzz [W2] · Chelsea Jordan [W2] · The Moriah Sisters [W1] · The Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective [W2] · Mega Ran · Wild Child [W1] · Flor Bromley [W1] · School of Rock
How do I get to the festival?
How do I get to the festival? Last Updated: 3 days ago Click a short-cut or scroll to each topic below: GETTING TO AUSTIN, TX GETTING TO ZILKER PARK (Local Transportation) GETTING INTO THE FESTIVAL (Entrance) STAYING IN AUSTIN GETTING TO AUSTIN, TX Plane The closest airport to the festival is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). GETTING TO ZILKER PARK (Local Transportation) There are plenty of ways to get to ACL Fest! There is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods for ACL Festival so take advantage of one of the many ways below to get yourself to the ACL Fest. Rideshare / Drop-Off Ride with Lyft to ACL Festival! When you're ready to go to the fest, type "Austin City Limits Music Festival" or "Zilker Park" into the Lyft app as your destination. This will update your drop-off to the nearest drop-off point around the festival. Driving / Parking There is no parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods. However, there will be parking options available to purchase in the Austin area. See below. LAZ Parking Skip the ACL Fest parking hassle and park with ease at the Barton Oaks and 1221 MoPac Garages. Conveniently located near Zilker Park, these secure garages offer a smooth arrival and departure experience, helping festivalgoers spend less time searching for parking and more time enjoying the music, food, and fun. Reserve parking here. Austin High School To purchase parking at Austin High School, visit the AHS Parking page. The Austin High School parking address is 1715 W Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78703. Public Transportation (Cap Metro) Cap Metro offers several bus routes that operate frequently near Zilker Park. Check out the MetroRapid Route 803 or other options on the Cap Metro website. Festival Shuttle Take advantage of the Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest. Board at Sand Beach Park at the corner of Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr in downtown Austin and you'll be dropped off outside the Barton Springs West Festival Entrance. When you're finished rocking, hop back on for a return trip to the same spot. Shuttles will run from Sand Beach Park starting at 11:30am each day of the festival. Walking / Biking / Scooters We encourage all our fans to use pedal and foot power – by far the easiest way to get to the festival! Bike parking is available on Stratford Drive after crossing the Mopac Pedestrian Bridge and on Azie Morton across from Umlauf Sculpture Garden + Museum. Additional bike and scooter (Dockless Mobility) parking will be located on Toomey Road and Sterzing Street. Take the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail for easy access to the festival grounds if you are riding your bike or walking. View the interactive Trail map. Accessible (ADA) Ways to Get to the FestivalAustin City Limits in photos
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Frequently asked
Where should I buy tickets?
Use the official ACL ticket page or the festival’s verified exchange. ACL says ticket sales are final and warns that wristbands from unauthorized sellers may be invalid
When and where is ACL Fest 2026?
CL Fest takes place at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, over two weekends: October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026. Check the official lineup and daily schedule when choosing your day or weekend—some artists appear on only one weekend
What is the ACL Fest bag policy?
A clutch or fanny pack 6 × 9 inches or smaller can be non-clear but may have no more than one pocket. Larger bags must be clear and smaller than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. Hydration packs do not need to be clear, but they must be empty on entry and meet ACL’s compartment limits. All bags are searched.
Can I leave and come back on the same day?
Yes, up to two re-entries after your initial entry. Scan your wristband when leaving and expect to go through security again when you return. Keep your wristband on for the full weekend.
Is ACL Fest cashless?
Yes. ACL accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and registered wristband payments throughout the festival. Wristband activation is recommended for extra features, but activation is not required to enter.
Can I bring water, a chair or a camera?
You may bring an empty reusable water bottle or hydration pack, a permitted chair or blanket, and a basic camera without a detachable lens. Portable battery packs and small non-aerosol sunscreen are also allowed. Outside food and drinks, coolers, umbrellas, drones, professional camera gear and tents are prohibited. Medical or dietary needs may have separate accommodations; check the full allowed-items list before packing
Contact the festival
Last verified 2026-09-29. Dates, prices and lineups change — always confirm on the official festival site before booking.