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ACL Fest 2026 -- Weekend 1 Friday Tickets
Event: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 -- Weekend 1 Friday
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Venue: Zilker Park
Location: Austin, Texas
Ticket Type: Single-Day -- Friday Only · GA, GA+, VIP, Platinum
Browse Austin City Limits Festival Weekend 1 Friday tickets for October 2, 2026 at Zilker Park in Austin. A single-day Friday ticket gives you full access to all stages and performances on the opening day of Weekend 1. Compare available tiers and secure your ACL Friday wristband on SOLDOUT.COM. Every order is backed by our 100% Fan Guarantee.
ACL Fest 2026 -- Weekend 1 Friday, October 2
Friday October 2 is the opening day of ACL Fest 2026 Weekend 1. A single-day Friday ticket gives you access to all 8 stages and the full festival grounds at Zilker Park for the day. Friday is typically the lightest crowd day of the weekend -- shorter entry queues, easier navigation, and more space near stages -- making it a great entry point for first-time ACL attendees or fans who want a more relaxed festival experience.
Want the full Weekend 1 experience? Upgrade to a Weekend 1 3-day pass to cover Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with a single wristband. Also available separately: Saturday tickets and Sunday tickets.
ACL Weekend 1 Headliners
The per-day artist schedule for Weekend 1 has not yet been announced. Weekend 1 headliners performing across the three days include the following -- check the official ACL app once the day-by-day schedule drops to plan your Friday.
Brandon Flowers (W1)
Turnstile
Bleachers
The Chainsmokers
Suki Waterhouse
Steve Aoki
Cannons
Labrinth
Young Miko
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Day-by-day schedule to be announced. See the full Weekend 1 lineup →
Friday Ticket Tiers
Friday single-day tickets are available at four tiers.
Friday GA
Full access to all 8 stages, food vendors, and festival grounds for Friday.
Friday GA+
Everything in GA plus private lounges, shaded areas, and upgraded restrooms for Friday.
Friday VIP
Everything in GA+ plus premium stage viewing, dedicated bars, complimentary drinks, and air-conditioned lounge access for Friday.
Friday Platinum
Everything in VIP plus front-of-stage Platinum zones and exclusive Platinum lounge access for Friday.
About Your Friday Wristband
Your Friday single-day ticket arrives as a physical wristband valid for Friday October 2 only. Once tightened it cannot be loosened or removed -- do not put it on until you are at the Zilker Park entry gates on Friday morning. For full wristband tips, bag policy, transport options, and festival planning advice read our ACL Fest 2026 Guide.
Our Guarantee on Every Order
Every ACL Friday wristband order on SOLDOUT.COM is backed by our 100% Fan Guarantee. Your wristband will be authentic, valid for entry at Zilker Park on Friday October 2, and delivered before the festival. If the event is permanently canceled and not rescheduled, you receive a complete 100% refund.
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ACL Weekend 1 Friday FAQ
What does a Friday single-day ticket include?
A Friday single-day ticket gives you full access to Austin City Limits Festival on Friday October 2, 2026 only -- all 8 stages and the full festival grounds for the day. It does not cover Saturday or Sunday.
Is Friday a good day to go to ACL?
Friday is the lightest crowd day of the ACL weekend -- shorter entry queues, easier movement between stages, and more space near the main stages. It is a great choice for first-time ACL attendees or fans who prefer a more relaxed atmosphere. Saturday is historically the most lineup-heavy and highest-energy day if that is a priority.
Can I upgrade to a 3-day pass from a Friday ticket?
Single-day tickets and 3-day passes are separate listings. If you want access for all three days of Weekend 1, purchase the Weekend 1 3-day pass instead.
How does my Friday wristband work?
Your Friday ticket arrives as a physical wristband valid for Friday October 2 only. Once tightened it cannot be loosened or removed -- do not put it on until you are at the Zilker Park entry gates on Friday morning.
Are my tickets guaranteed?
Yes. Every order on SOLDOUT.COM is backed by our 100% Fan Guarantee. Your wristband will be authentic, valid for entry at Zilker Park on Friday October 2, and delivered in time for the festival. Full details at soldout.com/money-back-guarantee.