Austin's beloved Zilker Park is about to get a serious upgrade in 2026 — the Austin City Limits Music Festival has just unveiled a headline lineup that is genuinely hard to top. Charli XCX, Twenty One Pilots, and Skrillex are all confirmed to lead the charge at ACL Fest 2026, and yes, you should already be thinking about your weekend plans.
Whether you've been living in your BRAT era all year, have been a Clique member since day one, or lose your mind the second a Skrillex drop hits, this festival is shaping up to be one of those rare years where every single headliner feels like a main event. ACL traditionally spans two back-to-back weekends each October in Zilker Park, giving fans two separate chances to snag tickets and catch their favorites live under the Austin sky.
Charli XCX brings her boundary-pushing pop energy fresh off one of the most talked-about album cycles in recent memory. Twenty One Pilots continue to prove they belong in any conversation about must-see live acts, delivering theatrical, emotionally charged performances that consistently blow crowds away. And Skrillex? The electronic music icon is a force of nature behind the decks — a late-night ACL set from him will be the stuff of legend.
Tickets for ACL Fest 2026 are expected to go on sale in the coming months, and if history is any indicator, passes move fast. Keep your eyes locked on the official ACL Festival website and sign up for presale alerts now so you don't get left on the outside of the fence. Austin Events Calendar will have full coverage as more lineup details, set times, and ticketing info drop closer to the festival dates.
Mark your calendars — October 2026 in Austin just became unmissable.