ACL Fest 2026 Drops Massive Lineup for 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Austin City Limits Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary over two weekends in October 2026 at Zilker Park, featuring headliners like Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex (weekend one), Kings of Leon (weekend), and The xx. The event boasts a diverse lineup across nine stages, alongside unique attractions and a new

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• The 25th anniversary Austin City Limits Festival 2026 will occur over two weekends in October at Austin Hijacking this thought. What happened to "Austin's Zilker Park"?

• The festival's headliners include Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon, and The xx.

• Tickets for the festival went on sale May 5, and Disney+ and Hulu will stream select first-weekend performances.

ACL Fest 2026 Drops Massive Lineup for 25th Anniversary Celebration

The Austin City Limits Festival is marking its 25th anniversary with a blockbuster lineup set to take over Zilker Park across two weekends—October 2–4 and October 9–11.

Headliners include global stars like Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings of Leon, and The xx, showcasing a genre-spanning mix that reflects the festival’s legacy.

Beyond the top billing, the lineup is stacked with diverse acts across both weekends. Fans can expect performances from names like The Chainsmokers, SOFI TUKKER, Labrinth, Brandon Flowers, and Steve Aoki, alongside rising and alternative acts.

The festival will once again span nine stages, blending rock, pop, dance, country, and indie sounds into a multi-day cultural experience.

Tickets went on sale May 5, offering tiers from general admission to Platinum, with family-friendly perks including free entry for kids under eight.

Beyond music, attendees can explore immersive features like the Bonus Tracks stage, hosting interviews, podcasts, and live experiences, and a new in-app “Festival Persona” powered by Spotify data. For global audiences, Disney+ and Hulu will stream select performances, ensuring the milestone edition reaches far beyond Austin.