Music lovers, mark your calendars — Austin City Limits Music Festival has officially pulled back the curtain on its 2026 artist lineup, and the excitement around Zilker Park is already building to a fever pitch. One of the most celebrated outdoor music events in the country is gearing up for another unforgettable run, and this year's roster looks primed to deliver.
ACL Fest is a twice-weekend extravaganza held each October, transforming Austin's beloved Zilker Park into a sprawling musical playground with multiple stages, food vendors, art installations, and the kind of can't-miss energy that draws attendees from all 50 states and beyond. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned ACL veteran, the 2026 edition is shaping up to be one worth planning your entire fall around.
Weekend One is slated for October 2–4, 2026, with Weekend Two following October 9–11, 2026 — giving fans two separate opportunities to catch their favorite acts under the Texas sky. Single-weekend passes and three-day options are expected to go on sale soon, so keeping a close eye on the official ACL Fest website is a smart move if you want to lock in your spot before tickets disappear.
Austin has long been crowned the Live Music Capital of the World, and ACL Fest is the crown jewel of that reputation. Beyond the headliners, the festival is famous for surfacing emerging talent across genres — from indie rock and hip-hop to country, electronic, and everything in between. Bring your friends, pack your sunscreen, and get ready to spend a weekend (or two) losing yourself in the music. The 2026 edition of ACL Fest is already shaping up to be one for the books.