Austin City Limits Weekend One 2026 - Set Times & Lineup Schedule
Oct 2 – 4, 2026 · Austin, Texas, United States
Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is an annual event held in Austin, Texas, celebrating a diverse array of musical genres. In 2026, the festival marks its 25th anniversary, featuring headliners such as Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, Skrillex (Weekend 1), and Kings of Leon (Weekend 2). The festival spans two consecutive weekends, October 2–4 and October 9–11, at Zilker Park, offering attendees a rich blend of pop, rock, electronic, and alternative music across multiple stages. ([ticketnews.com](https://www.ticketnews.com/2026/05/charli-xcx-rufus-du-sol-twenty-one-pilots-lorde-headline-austin-city-limits-festivals-25th-anniversary/?utm_source=openai))
Beyond the music, ACL Festival provides a vibrant atmosphere with local food vendors, an art market, and family-friendly activities, embodying Austin's cultural spirit. The festival's setting in Zilker Park, a 351-acre public space along the south bank of Lady Bird Lake, offers a picturesque backdrop for the event. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_City_Limits_Music_Festival?utm_source=openai))
As one of the country's premier music festivals, ACL continues to draw large crowds, with daily attendance reaching up to 75,000 people. The festival's significant economic impact on Austin underscores its importance to the local community and its role in promoting the city's rich musical heritage. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin_City_Limits_Music_Festival?utm_source=openai))