Austin City Limits Music Festival is pulling out all the stops for its 25th anniversary, and the headliner announcement alone is enough to make any music lover's jaw drop. Set to return to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas in October 2026, ACL Fest is stacking its milestone edition with some of the biggest names in music right now.
Get ready for a weekend — make that two weekends — featuring Charli XCX riding high on her cultural takeover, the emotionally charged atmospherics of RÜFÜS DU SOL, and the arena-conquering energy of Twenty One Pilots. If that weren't enough, Lorde makes a highly anticipated return to the spotlight, Skrillex brings the bass, rock legends Kings of Leon reconnect with their roots, and the beloved indie outfit The xx round out a headliner bill that spans genres and generations.
ACL Fest 2026 takes place across two consecutive weekends at Zilker Park, with Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 dates expected to fall in early-to-mid October 2026, consistent with the festival's traditional scheduling. Beyond the headliners, attendees can count on dozens of additional acts across multiple stages, plus all the food, art, and Austin culture that make ACL one of the most beloved festivals in the country.
Whether you're a longtime ACL devotee or have been waiting for the perfect excuse to finally make the trip to Austin, the 25th anniversary is your moment. Mark your calendars, set your alarms for when tickets go on sale, and start planning your setlist strategy now — because with a lineup this stacked, the hardest part is going to be choosing where to be.