Festivals
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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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – Kaytranada
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE closed out another memorable week on Sunday with the biggest match in world football and a fitting musical finale. Fans packed the site well before kickoff, creating a sea of jerseys, flags, and face paint as they gathered to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina. Every big chance was met with gasps and cheers, and when Spain secured the victory, the celebrations spread across the festival grounds as supporters soaked in the final moments of a month-long tournament.
There was little time for the excitement to settle before the day’s entertainment shifted from football to live music. Montreal’s Kaytranada took over the Amphitheatre stage, giving fans one last reason to keep the energy going after the trophy presentation. Known for blending house, hip-hop, R&B, and electronic music into a sound that feels uniquely his own, Kaytranada delivered exactly the kind of set the festival needed to close the weekend.
With Spain crowned world champions and Kaytranada providing the soundtrack to the celebration, the FIFA Fan Festival wrapped up another successful day at the PNE. It was a reminder that throughout the tournament, football and music proved to be the perfect combination, bringing thousands of people together to celebrate on and off the pitch.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
KAYTRANADA
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival Vancouver – The Dead South, Jesse Roper, Colin James
The FIFA Fan Festival™ at the PNE Grounds delivered another full day of football and live music on Saturday, July 18, as fans packed the site to watch the FIFA World Cup third-place match before spending the afternoon discovering Canadian talent across the festival stages.
The day opened with one last piece of World Cup drama before the tournament finale. England defeated France in the third-place match, giving English supporters plenty to celebrate before the music began. Groups wearing England shirts could be spotted throughout the grounds after the final whistle, adding to the lively atmosphere that has become a daily feature of the Fan Festival.
Once the football wrapped up, the focus shifted to the Amphitheatre and Park Stage. Vancouver’s own Jesse Roper was among the first artists we caught, bringing his signature blues-rock sound to an enthusiastic crowd. His guitar work and easy stage presence made for a strong start to the afternoon, with plenty of fans gathering in front of the stage despite a full day of entertainment still ahead.
Over on the Park Stage, Canadian blues-rock legend Colin James reminded everyone why he has remained one of the country’s most respected performers for decades. His set mixed polished musicianship with plenty of groove, drawing listeners of all ages who appreciated every guitar solo and familiar chorus.
The Dead South closed out the day. The Saskatchewan quartet’s blend of bluegrass, folk and country proved to be a perfect fit for the outdoor setting. Fans sang along, clapped in time and danced throughout the performance.
With the World Cup final less than 24 hours away, there was already a sense that the tournament was nearing its conclusion. Even so, July 18 showed that the FIFA Fan Festival remained much more than a place to watch football. It continued to bring together sport, live music and community in a way that has made it one of Vancouver’s standout events of the summer.
Check out our favourite photos of the night below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE DEAD SOUTH
JESSE ROPER
COLIN JAMES
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All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer