Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Texas, United States · October

About

Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) is a major American music festival held across two consecutive three-day weekends in October in Zilker Park, Austin, Texas. Named after the legendary PBS television series Austin City Limits, the festival celebrates Austin's reputation as the 'Live Music Capital of the World.' ACL features over 130 acts across eight stages, spanning rock, indie, hip-hop, country, folk, electronic, and Latin music. The festival's downtown park setting — with the Austin skyline visible from the grounds — and warm October weather make it one of the most pleasant major festival experiences. Past headliners include The Cure, Radiohead, Pearl Jam, Billie Eilish, and Kendrick Lamar.

Highlights

  • Two weekends in October at Zilker Park, downtown Austin
  • 75,000 daily capacity across 8 stages
  • 130+ artists spanning every genre
  • Named after the iconic PBS music series
  • Austin — the 'Live Music Capital of the World'

Details

Location
Texas, United States
Venue
Zilker Park
Founded
2002
Typical month
October
Capacity
75,000
Status
active

Location

Texas, United States

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