25th Anniversary · Zilker Park, Austin TX · 130+ Artists · 8 Stages
The 25th anniversary Austin City Limits Festival brings seven headliners across two weekends, plus 130+ acts spanning indie, rock, electronic, R&B, punk, Latin, and more.
ACL offers four tiers across 3-day passes and single-day tickets. Here is exactly what each includes so you choose the right pass the first time.
Best value for the full weekend
Full access to all 8 stages, food vendors, bars, and festival grounds for all three days.
Best comfort-to-cost ratio
Adds private lounges, shaded areas, and upgraded restrooms -- essential in the Texas heat.
Premium viewing & hospitality
Best stage views, dedicated bars, complimentary drinks (new 2026), and an air-conditioned lounge.
The ultimate ACL experience
Front-of-stage zones and top-tier hospitality with no compromises.
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Match your situation to the right tier.
Five headliners play both weekends. Pricing is identical -- your choice is about which exclusive acts you cannot miss.
Weekend One
Exclusives
Opening weekend energy. The only choice if Skrillex is your priority.
Shop Weekend 1Weekend Two
Exclusives
The only option if Kings of Leon is your must-see.
Shop Weekend 2Single-day tickets let you pick exactly the day that works.
Fri
Smoothest entry day. Shorter queues, easier navigation, more space near stages.
Friday W1Friday W2Sat
Historically the most lineup-heavy day. If you are only going one day, Saturday is usually the answer.
Saturday W1Saturday W2Your ACL wristband is your ticket for entry. Once tightened it cannot be loosened or removed without damaging it -- read this before your festival day.
Check out the festival wristband dos and don'ts video before your package arrives.
Traffic around Zilker during ACL weekends can be severe. Plan your route before you go.
Recommended for most people
Runs from Republic Square Park downtown to Zilker. Free with your wristband. Runs all day including after the final headliner.
Fastest if you are nearby
Zilker sits on Austin's Hike-and-Bike Trail. Biking from South Congress or downtown is often fastest.
Convenient -- plan for surges
Designated zones require a short walk. Post-headliner pickup is painful -- set your pickup before the final song.
Generally not recommended
Parking near Zilker is extremely limited. Road closures change yearly.
Book early -- Austin fills fast
Downtown, South Congress, and South Lamar put you in easy reach. ACL weekends are peak Austin hotel demand.
Everything the experienced ACL attendee wishes they had known before their first festival.
October afternoons can still hit the 80s. Drink water before you feel thirsty. Plan mid-afternoon breaks in shaded areas or lounges.
Standard folding chairs are allowed. Inflatable chairs and chairs with shade structures are NOT permitted.
Kids 8 & under are free with a ticketed adult (limit 2). Austin Kiddie Limits returns in 2026.
Arrive 30-45 minutes before a must-see headliner. Use side entries to avoid the main gate rush.
Download the official ACL app before the event. Screenshot your schedule -- cell service can be patchy near main stages.
Local Austin vendors across the grounds. Cashless payment is standard. Have a contactless card or phone payment ready.
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⚡ All Tiers & Both Weekends
GA, GA+, VIP, and Platinum wristbands for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 -- including single-day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets.
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Add coverage at checkout for covered illness, travel delays, and other qualifying reasons you cannot make it to Zilker.
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The ACL 2026 headliners are Charli XCX, Lorde, Rüfüs Du Sol, Twenty One Pilots, and The xx -- all playing both weekends. Skrillex is exclusive to Weekend 1 and Kings of Leon to Weekend 2.
Yes. SOLDOUT.COM has single-day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday tickets available now for both weekends at all tiers (GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum). Lock in your day now and plan once the per-day schedule drops.
GA gives full festival access to all stages. GA+ adds private lounges, shaded areas, and upgraded restrooms. VIP adds premium stage viewing, dedicated bars, complimentary drinks (new in 2026), and an air-conditioned lounge. Platinum is the top tier with front-of-stage zones and exclusive hospitality.
Prices for Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 may vary depending on current resale inventory and demand. Check SOLDOUT.COM for current pricing on both weekends -- the choice between weekends ultimately comes down to which exclusive acts you want to see.
Your ACL ticket is a wristband entry pass. Once tightened it cannot be loosened -- do not put it on until you are heading to the festival gates. Do not attempt to remove or tamper with it. 3-day wristbands give you access for all three days of your chosen weekend.
Saturday is historically the most stacked and highest-energy day. Friday offers lighter crowds and easier entry. Sunday has strong closing performances with a slightly more relaxed vibe. SOLDOUT.COM has single-day tickets available for all three days at both weekends.
Small bags (6"x9" or smaller) do not need to be clear -- one pocket max. Larger bags must be clear, no bigger than 12"x6"x12". Hydration packs are allowed with up to two additional pockets. All bags are searched at entry.
Yes. ACL is all ages. Children 8 and under attend free with a ticketed adult (limit two per adult). Austin Kiddie Limits returns in 2026.
The free ACL shuttle from Republic Square Park downtown is the easiest option for most people. Biking the Hike-and-Bike Trail is fastest if you are nearby. Rideshare works but expect surge pricing. Driving is generally not recommended due to limited parking and road closures.
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