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AUSTIN CITYLIMITS
Texas's big all-genre festival, at Zilker Park right in Austin — rock, indie, country, hip-hop and electronic on the same bill. One-of-a-kind quirk: the lineup repeats identically across two consecutive weekends. Launched in 2002. 25th edition in 2026 (Oct 2–4, then Oct 9–11), headlined by Charli XCX, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, Skrillex and Kings of Leon.
Austin City Limits 2026
The Austin City Limits festival.
In a nutshell.
Austin City Limits was launched in 2002, echoing the legendary TV show of the same name (produced by public broadcaster KLRU/PBS since 1974), which made Austin the self-proclaimed “Live Music Capital of the World.” The festival takes place at Zilker Park, a huge park right in the heart of the city, with an all-genre lineup known for its eclecticism — rock, indie, country, folk, hip-hop and electronic all share the bill with no genre hierarchy. A quirk found nowhere else: since 2013, the lineup has repeated identically across two consecutive weekends, letting twice as many festival-goers attend without putting extra strain on the park.
The “two weekends, same lineup” format was set up in agreement with the city of Austin, specifically to limit the impact of a single edition on Zilker Park — a compromise now copied by other events around the world.
Austin itself cultivates a strong musical identity year-round (the city calls itself the “Live Music Capital of the World”), which sets ACL apart from festivals built on an isolated site with no local music scene.
Austin City Limits 2026 line-up
Headliners
not to miss.
electro
The Chainsmokers
The New York duo who took pop-EDM from viral buzz to the top of the world.
rock
Twenty One Pilots
An Ohio duo mixing rap, rock, reggae and pop in a narrative universe of their own.
electro
Skrillex
The pioneer who made dubstep explode in the United States, between Grammys and a punk-hardcore return.
Austin City Limits in practice
Profile of the festival.
Capacity, atmosphere, crowd, hours and on-site budget: the full profile of Austin City Limits 2026 before you get your tickets.
Origin
Born from the legendary TV show of the same name
Austin City Limits (the festival) takes its name from the PBS/KLRU music show on air since 1974, which built the city's musical reputation.
A one-of-a-kind format
2 weekends, identical lineup
Since 2013, the lineup has repeated identically across two consecutive weekends — a compromise with the city of Austin to protect Zilker Park.
A lineup with no genre hierarchy
Charli XCX, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon in 2026
25th edition in 2026, with Twenty One Pilots and The xx headlining both weekends — ACL is known for its deliberate eclecticism, far from single-genre festivals.
“Live Music Capital of the World”
Austin's official slogan
The city itself claims this title, backed by a club and venue scene that's alive year-round, not just during the festival.
Austin City Limits 2026 practical info
Practical info.
Dates, hours, transport and lodging: what you need to know before you go.
Dates and schedule
Two consecutive three-day weekends in early October (Oct 2–4, then Oct 9–11, 2026), with exactly the same lineup both weeks.
Tickets
On aclfestival.com, in tiers: 3-day GA pass at $390 (waitlist at the last check), GA+ at $775, VIP at $1,760, Platinum at $5,710; 1-day GA ticket at $170. A ticket gives access to ONE of the two weekends only — check the date carefully when buying. 2026 edition prices; nothing published for 2027.
Payment
Cashless via RFID wristband on site, rechargeable online before arrival.
Access and transport
Shuttles and rideshares recommended from downtown Austin — Zilker Park is less than 15 minutes from downtown, but traffic is heavy on festival days.
TransportAustin-Bergstrom Airport is about 20 minutes from the site.
- By plane
- Paris → Austin (AUS) flights with a stopover, about 12h in total. The airport is ~20 min by car from Zilker Park.
- On site
- Official festival shuttles from several points in the city, or ride-hailing/taxi to the park.
- By car
- Limited, paid parking near the site — shuttles remain the simplest option on festival days.
AccommodationStay in Austin: several neighbourhoods just minutes from the park.
- South Congress (SoCo)
- A trendy neighbourhood just south of the river, a few minutes' walk from Zilker Park.
- Downtown Austin
- The heart of the city, restaurants and nightlife, 10-15 min from the site.
- Budget
- Hotel prices climb sharply during the festival — booking several months ahead is recommended.
DestinationAustin, Texas's music capital, between food trucks and lakes.
- Austin
- 6th Street and its blues/country clubs, Barton Springs Pool to cool off, and one of the best food truck scenes in the United States.
- Around
- The Texas Hill Country and its vineyards, less than an hour by road.
- Weather
- Early October in Austin: still hot, 20 to 30°C by day, dry climate.
Information last updated on October 5, 2026
Austin City Limits aftermovie
The vibe of the
festival.
The official video recap of the 2016 edition, published by the ACL Fest channel.
Austin City Limits 2026 line-up
The full line-up.
Day by day.
Browse the Austin City Limits artists, filter the line-up by day, and spot the sets you don't want to miss.
The Chainsmokers
Vendredi · electro
Skrillex
Vendredi · electro
Steve Aoki
Vendredi · electro
Charli xcx
Vendredi · pop
Labrinth
Vendredi · pop
LP
Vendredi · pop
Brandon Flowers
Vendredi · rock
T
Turnstile
Vendredi · metal
AA
Amyl and the Sniffers
Vendredi · rock
Comfort, well positioned
Get organised for
Austin City Limits.
At 6am, a ten-minute journey can feel very long. Pick the right home base now, and the route that leaves you enough energy for the rest.
Lodging
Places to stay around Zilker Park, Austin.
Activities
Fill your days too.
Bars, restaurants, spots worth a visit between two shows: enough to fill the gaps in the schedule without improvising on the spot at the last minute.
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