The Austin City Limits Music Festival is gearing up for a major milestone, unveiling an expansive lineup to celebrate its 25th anniversary. Set in Zilker Park, the festival will run across two weekends—October 2–4 and October 9–11—bringing together a wide mix of global stars, rising talent, and hometown favorites.
Now in its 25th year, Austin City Limits continues to blend major headliners, genre-spanning acts, and local talent—keeping its reputation as one of the country’s most dynamic live music experiences.
Leading the bill are Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, along with Skrillex (Weekend 1) and Kings of Leon (Weekend 2).
Beyond the headliners, the festival features a deep and varied roster. Highlights include Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, The Chainsmokers, Bleachers, Sofi Tukker, The War on Drugs, Brandon Flowers, Blood Orange, and Lykke Li. Additional acts such as Suki Waterhouse, Amyl and the Sniffers, Steve Aoki, Natasha Bedingfield, and Rodrigo y Gabriela round out the diverse lineup.
As always, ACL Fest balances established names with emerging voices. This year’s breakout artists to watch include Claire Rosinkranz, Charlotte Lawrence, Paris Paloma, and Faouzia, among many others gaining momentum.
The festival also highlights a strong Latin music presence, featuring performers like Young Miko, Rusowsky, and Paloma Morphy.
Tickets are on sale at Austin City Limits’ official website.
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