2026.10.02 — 2026.10.11 · Ended
Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026
ACL takes over Austin’s Zilker Park across two weekends, 2–4 and 9–11 October, with much the same line-up on each. If you only have one day, choose one of the Sundays, 4 or 11 October: SOFI TUKKER in the early evening, then the xx and Twenty One Pilots headlining different stages at the same time. As of 23 September, single-day GA was on sale only for the two Sundays, with Friday and Saturday on waitlist.
On 4 and 11 October, the xx and Twenty One Pilots both headline at 8.30pm on different stages, so you can only hear one in full.
The xx trade lines between Romy and Oliver Sim over beats full of space that carry clearly at night; Twenty One Pilots, of Stressed Out, are louder and bouncier, with the whole lawn jumping.
On both Sundays, 6.30–7.30pm, SOFI TUKKER play the American Express stage.
Then, 7.30–8.30pm, Parcels, Blood Orange and The War on Drugs play three stages at once, and as it gets dark the crowd splits three ways. A 2019 visitor found it easy enough to walk between stages.
Checked · 2026-09-23
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2019 ACL travel diary; the author attended with Fairmont Hotels and used VIP. Describes that visit, not 2026 crowd conditions.
it was easy to walk from stage to stage
As of 23 September, single-day GA was left only for the two Sundays, with Friday and Saturday on waitlist; prices and stock are as shown at official checkout, which lists no hidden fees.
Stages overlap, and moving between them means walking and queueing; bring sun protection and water, and pack to the official bag rules.
Each adult can bring up to two children aged 8 and under into GA free; Student Sunday tickets need a .edu email.
Verified official 2026 site map showing stages, three public entrances, water, food and accessibility facilities.
Festival dates: 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 October 2026. There are no daytime festival sessions on 5–8 October. The picks below are for Sunday 4 and 11 October; all set times are Austin local time.
America/ChicagoFestival shuttles start at 11:30 each day from Sand Beach Park at Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr, dropping off near Barton Springs West. There is no festival parking at Zilker Park or in neighbouring residential streets.
Enter on the purchased date with a valid wristband; GA has no assigned seats. Each ticketed adult may bring up to two children aged 8 or under into GA free. Check bag rules and wristband collection before travelling.
From US$170
The 2026 map marks an accessibility centre, viewing areas and shuttle points. Check the official access guide for your needs; GA does not guarantee a position near the stage.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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