Essentials
Dates: Oct 2 – 4 & Oct 9 – 11, 2026
Status: Dates are confirmed.
Location: Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, USA
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, Rock, Hip Hop, Indie, Electronic (EDM), Soul, Pop, Jazz, Latin
Check back for updates to be among the first to receive updates on the lineup, and tickets and more.
The Texas sun in October is super intense, reaching high temperatures. Remember these essenials:
* Sun Protection: Bring non-aerosol sunscreen (lotion or stick only) in containers 3.4 oz or smaller. Sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat are highly recommended.
* Hydration: Bring an empty reusable water bottle (plastic or aluminum) to use at the free water refill stations located throughout the park.
* Cooling Items: Portable handheld or misting fans (bottle must be 1.5L or less and empty upon entry) are permitted. Bandanas are useful for dust protection or cooling when wet.
Tickets
Weekend One Tickets
Weekend Two Tickets
Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival ticket options are (GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum and Y’all Access.
Tickets will ship to you about 4 weeks before the festival.
Available with 3-Day GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum tickets, and Bungalow packages, you can lock in your pass now and split the cost into four easy payments.
Your ticket will be fully paid off before the lineup drops this spring.
Lineup
Full lineup TBA. Bookmark this page for updates.
The festival typically releases its lineup in the spring of the same year, meaning an announcement is likely in May 2026
Look for daily schedules and set times when announced.
The previous lineup included The Killers, who replaced Doja Cat, along with Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage The Elephant, and Empire of The Sun.
About
Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is a yearly event held at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, spanning two consecutive three-day weekends. It's often called ACL Fest.
It brings together an eclectic mix of genres and artists, celebrating the city’s vibrant music culture.
Travel & Map
Travel guidance and site map will be posted closer to the event.
Public transit and rideshare details TBA.
The address for Zilker Park is 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704.