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Boots & Hearts Festival 2025 – Day Four Recap & Photos
By the time Sunday rolled around at Boots & Hearts 2025, the sunburns were deep and the cowboy boots had taken a beating, but you wouldn’t know it from the crowd. If anything, the final day at Burl’s Creek felt like one big rally. With ten acts across two stages, the day stretched from rising talent to stadium-level headliners, and it ended in a way only Boots knows how: loud and unforgettable.
The afternoon kicked off with Jessie T on the Front Porch Stage, who mixed her country roots with a pop-rock punch that fit right in with the weekend’s genre-bending mood. Fresh off a string of award nominations and wins, she’s clearly on an upward swing.
Lakeview then jolted the Main Stage awake with a set that leaned heavier than most on the bill. Their mix of rock grit and country storytelling drew a roar from the crowd. It was a welcome shake-up after days of more straight-ahead country sounds.
On the Front Porch stage, Andrew Hyatt gave one of the most memorable sets of the day, bouncing between full-throttle crowd pleasers and stripped-down ballads. His raw take on “Time After Time” held the audience in absolute silence, while his rollicking cover of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club” sent them into pure chaos.
Meghan Patrick owned her main stage slot with a performance that was equal parts powerhouse and personal. She flexed her rock side with covers of Led Zeppelin and No Doubt, reminding everyone why she’s one of Canada’s sharpest country stars.
Default (Dallas Smith included) proved their reunion since 2018 was more than nostalgia. Their fiery side stage set included a blistering version of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song,” which pulled even the beer tent crowd back into the sun.
As the sun started to come down, the rock-leaning streak kept rolling. Daughtry tore through his hits before slowing things down for a heartfelt duet with his daughter on “Superman (It’s Not Easy),” easily one of the most emotional moments of the weekend.
Texas wild card Koe Wetzel kept the energy rough and rowdy, paving the way for Hardy’s headlining slot.
Then it was time for Hardy to close the festival. Playing to about 30,000 fans, his set was a heavy, unapologetic mash of country grit and rock ferocity. The crowd screamed every word to tracks like “Truck Bed.” He even treated the crowd to a surprise duet with Meghan Patrick on “Wait in the truck.” In true Hardy fashion and similar to Chase Rice the day before, he pulled out a bottle of Jack Daniels, daring the crowd to finish it before the band stopped playing. They did.
By the time the last chord rang out, the festival grounds were buzzing, even as campers started packing up for Monday’s noon cutoff. Boots & Hearts 2025 will be remembered for its mix of country tradition and rock rebellion, but more than anything, for the gathering of people who love this music enough to stand shoulder to shoulder in the August heat until the very last note.
Stay tuned for our artist portraits!
Check out our favourite photos of the day below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
HARDY
KOE WETZEL
DAUGHTRY
DEFAULT
MEGHAN PATRICK
ANDREW HYATT
LAKEVIEW
JESSIE T
All Photo Credit: Kieran Delport
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Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, Kings Of Leon And The xx To Headline The 25th Anniversary Of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026
In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, Austin City Limits Music Festival has delivered an electrifying 2026 lineup featuring headliners Charli xcx, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex (W1), Kings of Leon (W2) and The xx. The powerhouse lineup also includes Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, The Chainsmokers, Geese, Young Miko, Bleachers, SOFI TUKKER, Parcels, The War On Drugs, Leon Thomas, Brandon Flowers (W1) and much more. The nine-stage, two weekend celebration of music and community will take place October 2-4 and October 9-11. 3-Day Tickets for both weekends will go on sale at 12pm CT today at www.aclfestival.com.
Austin City Limits Music Festival’s stages are where the next generation of headliners are born, and where music fans can discover the latest surge in up-and-coming talent. This year’s lineup features an incredible array of ones-to-watch talent, including Sienna Spiro (W2), Audrey Hobert, Bella Kay (W2), STELLA LEFTY (W1), Paris Paloma, Skye Newman, Claire Rosinkranz, Rochelle Jordan (W1), Charlotte Lawrence (W2), Molly Santana (W1),Faouzia, Britton (W1), Cassandra Coleman (W2), Sasha Keable (W2), Izzy Escobar (W1), Chelsea Jordan (W2), and more. 2026 also brings an amazing group of Latin artists to Zilker Park, including Young Miko, rusowsky, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Paloma Morphy, Damaris Bojor (W2), Rubio (W1), and more.
For 25 years, ACL Fest has delivered exceptional fan experiences and world-class lineups, all while honoring its Texas roots. This year’s proud homegrown artists include Bo Staloch (W1), World Famous Pets (W2), Calder Allen, Solya (W1), Asleep At The Wheel (W1), DJ Cassandra (W1), Cure For Paranoia (W1), NIGHT TRAVELER (W1), Grocery Bag (W1), Coleman Jennings (W1), lluvii (W2), Montclair (W2), Almost Heaven (W2), Left Lucid (W1), The 4411(W1), The Moriah Sisters (W1), and the Huston Tillotson University Jazz Collective (W2).
Relive 25 years of ACL Fest with us when you channel surf on aclfestival.com/25years!
3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP and Platinum Tickets, Hotel + Festival Experience, and Group Hospitality Packages will go on sale today at 12pm CT at www.aclfestival.com. Layaway plans are available. 1-Day Tickets will be available at a later date. Music fans ages 8 and under are welcome free of charge to all general admission areas with a ticketed adult. Austin Kiddie Limits programming information will be announced later this summer.
GA+ includes unlimited access to the GA+ Lounge with air-conditioned restrooms, dedicated food for purchase, private bar with drinks for purchase, on-site hospitality team, and a jumbo screen livestreaming festival stages and top sports games. VIP guests will enjoy access to two lounges, which feature viewing decks with elevated sightlines of the two main stages, complimentary all-day beer, seltzer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary WiFi and mobile chargers, dedicated food vendors for purchase, access to an air-conditioned lounge with relaxed seating and an Official Festival Merchandise store within the VIP East Lounge. Platinum guests will enjoy access to an air-conditioned lounge with relaxed seating, complimentary full-service bar and all-day dining in the Lounge, front-of-stage viewing at 6 stages with complimentary beer and seltzers, golf cart transportation between Platinum festival entrances, Platinum Lounges, and front-of-stage viewing areas, and so much more. A full list of GA, GA+, VIP, and Platinum amenities can be found at www.aclfestival.com/tickets.
Break away and unwind in a dedicated Bungalow located above the VIP viewing deck and overlooking the T-Mobile Stage, complete with lounge seating, complimentary beverages and all-day snacks and dinner buffet, complimentary WiFi, merchandise concierge with festival merchandise delivered directly to your Bungalow, and views of the T-Mobile Stage. The Bungalow package includes 10 tickets with full access to VIP. More information can be found at www.aclfestival.com/tickets.
The newest member of ACL Fest’s Group Hospitality Packages is The Speakeasy Lounge. This premier option allows your group to step into your own private, air-conditioned lounge on the festival grounds, providing an exclusive gathering space for 25–75 guests designed for unforgettable moments. Whether you’re hosting a private celebration, entertaining clients, or gathering your team for the day, this intimate yet vibrant setting offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and energy just steps away from the buzz of the festival, with access to VIP amenities included. More information can be found at www.aclfestival.com/tickets.
While experiencing all that ACL Fest has to offer, come hang awhile in the shady grove where Bonus Tracks brings the biggest party to the smallest stage at Zilker Park. A haven for culture and connection, the Bonus Tracks stage has become a must-see for festival goers. You can expect all kinds of entertainment from artist interviews, podcast recordings, cooking demos, drag performances, and creative ways to move your body and recharge your mind. Pasthighlights include Brené Brown in conversation with Matthew McConaughey, Dave Grohl and Brett Goldstein, intimate chats with Billie Eilish, Noah Cyrus, Antonio Porowski, Japanese Breakfast and The Beaches, surprise acoustic sets with featured artists from the lineup, high-energy dance parties and line-dance lessons with Bob’s Dance Shop, and the best of Austin Drag hosting bingo and unforgettable shows. Stay tuned for the 2026 lineup and expect the unexpected!
Disney+ and Hulu are the official streaming destinations for this year’s ACL Festival. Catch three days of select live performances, interviews, and much more during Weekend One, October 2-4. Full broadcast lineup and schedule to be announced later this summer.
This year, Spotify and ACL Fest are teaming up to give fans the ultimate festival flex. A new in–app experience will showcase the unique overlap between user listening history and the 2026 ACL Fest Lineup, a custom “Festival Persona” based on their unique listening habits and generate a bespoke playlist that intelligently pairs a fan’s top artists on the lineup. This new partnership brings the best of Spotify to ACL Festival goers who are looking to personalize their festival journey and find their next favorite artist before the first note even hits the stage. Head to Spotify to discover your personalized ACL Festival experience and listen to the Official ACL Festival Playlist here to get yourself ready for the best start to your fest.
Austin City Limits Music Festival is proud to call Zilker Park home. Since 2006, ACL Festival, in partnership with Austin Parks Foundation, has generated more than $79 million towards improvements to Zilker Park and parks across Austin. In 2025, through a percentage of ticket sales, fans of ACL Fest contributed $8.5 million to improving Austin’s public parks, trails, and green spaces. In the coming year, APF will utilize ACL Fest funds to help design and complete park improvement projects across Austin including projects at Chestnut Pocket Park, Grand Meadow Neighborhood Park, and Onion Creek Metropolitan Park in addition to funding sport court improvements across multiple districts. For more information about Austin Parks Foundation’s work in the Austin community and how fans have contributed to Austin’s parks, please visit https://austinparks.org/acl-music-festival/.
Fans can sign up for the ACL Fest SMS and Email Lists to be the first to get new information at www.aclfestival.com and follow social media to stay in the loop on all festival announcements.
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All Things Go DC Reveals Full 2026 Lineup with Hayley Williams, Mitski, Brandi Carlile, Lola Young, Muna, Zara Larsson, And Many More
The DC-area edition of All Things Go Festival is back for its 12th year, and the 2026 lineup is stacked. Headliners include Hayley Williams, Brandi Carlile, Zara Larsson, and returning favorites Mitski, MUNA, Lola Young, and Ethel Cain.
The three-day festival runs September 25–27 at Merriweather Post Pavilion. It’s been selling out for five straight years, and this lineup explains why.
Beyond the headliners, the bill pulls from all corners of indie, pop, and alternative. Expect sets from The Beaches, Rico Nasty, Magdalena Bay, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Father John Misty, Wolf Alice, and Tinashe, plus a long list of rising names. One curveball this year: comedian Robby Hoffman joins the lineup.
Hayley Williams and Brandi Carlile are making their first appearances at the festival. Mitski returns as a headliner after her widely talked-about 2022 set. MUNA are basically family at this point, clocking their fourth appearance. Lola Young is back again after building momentum over the past two years.
Tickets go on presale here May 6 at 10 a.m. ET, with general sale starting May 7.
Elsewhere, the festival continues to grow. A New York lineup reveal is coming soon for Forest Hills Stadium, and the Toronto edition already has Lorde, Kesha, The Beaches, and Wet Leg set to headline in June.
Full Lineup
Friday, Sept. 25 (Gates at 3 p.m.)
Mitski
Ethel Cain
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Magdalena Bay
Slayyyter
Robby Hoffman
Balu Brigada
Ninajirachi
Rico Nasty
SYML
Wes Parker
Saturday, Sept. 26 (Gates at 11 a.m.)
Hayley Williams
MUNA
Zara Larsson
Suki Waterhouse
Del Water Gap
She & Him
The Beaches
The Beths
Rebecca Black
Naika
Hemlocke Springs
Haute & Freddy
Grace Ives
Zolita
Love Spells
Susannah Joffe
Glom
Kevin Atwater
Sunday, Sept. 27 (Gates at 11 a.m.)
Brandi Carlile
Lola Young
Sienna Spiro
Father John Misty
Tinashe
Flipturn
Wolf Alice
CMAT
Jensen McRae
Ryan Beatty
Stella Lefty
Rochelle Jordan
Tiny Habits
Trousdale
Violet Grohl
Natalie Jinju
googly eyes
Jake Minch
This one’s shaping up to be a big weekend. If you’re even thinking about going, don’t wait!