Festivals
Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, Doechii, Feid And Cage The Elephant To Lead Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025
Austin City Limits Music Festival is thrilled to announce its 2025 all-star lineup featuring Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, Doechii, Feid, Cage the Elephant, and much, much more. The most anticipated lineup of the year also includes T-Pain, Empire of the Sun, Djo, Pierce the Veil (W2), Rilo Kiley (W2), Maren Morris (W1), Mk.gee, Zeds Dead, Sammy Virji, Polo & Pan, ROLE MODEL, and many more. The nine-stage, two weekend celebration of music and community will take place October 3-5 and October 10-13. 3-Day Tickets for both weekends will go on sale at 12pm CT today at www.aclfestival.com.
Every stage at Zilker Park offers a chance to find your next favorite band—or the chance to witness the rise of music’s future legends. For instance, Luke Combs made his ACL Fest debut on the BMI stage in 2017 and returns this year as a headliner. 2025’s lineup features an exciting list of must-see rising stars including Fujii Kaze (W2), ROLE MODEL, Gigi Perez, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso (W2), Olivia Dean, Yoke Lore, flowerovlove, Royal & The Serpent, Amble, Good Neighbours, Celeste (W1), and many more.
Deep in the heart of Texas, the spirit of ACL Fest thrives each year through an exceptional lineup of homegrown talent. This year’s showcase of Texas natives features a diverse and dynamic mix, including Maren Morris (W1), Dylan Gossett, Tanner Usrey, Asleep at the Wheel (W1), INOHA (W1), Johnny Stimson (W2), SL Houser (W1), Geto Gala (W1), Farmer’s Wife (W2), Alex Amen (W2), Shallowater (W2), Aaron Page (W1), Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective (W2), and Disciples of Christ (W1) and many more.
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. Plans are available starting at only $25 down. 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 WiFi and mobile chargers, dedicated food and beverages for purchase, 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, and views of the T-Mobile Stage. New in 2025, the T-Mobile Stage is now the west main stage, opposite the American Express Stage. The Bungalow package includes 10 tickets will full access to VIP. More information can be found atwww.aclfestival.com/tickets.
The newest member of ACL Fest’s Group Hospitality Packages is The Party Space. This premier option allows your group to step into your own private oasis on the festival grounds, providing an exclusive gathering space for 15-75 guests designed for unforgettable moments. Whether you’re hosting a brunch, private dinner, or want a private lounge space for you and your group, this intimate yet vibrant setting offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and energy one step away from the buzz of the festival. More information can be found at www.aclfestival.com/tickets.
While taking in all that ACL Fest has to offer, don’t miss the shady grove where Bonus Tracks brings the biggest party to the smallest stage at Zilker Park. A hub of culture, connection, and good vibes comes alive between music sets with a diverse lineup of programming. Expect artist and thought leader interviews, podcast recordings, cooking demos, drag performances, and creative ways to move your body and recharge your mind. Past highlights include Brené Brown in conversation with Dave Grohl and Brett Goldstein, intimate chats with Billie Eilish, Noah Cyrus, Medium Build, and The Beaches, high-energy dance parties with Bob’s Dance Shop, and the best of Austin Drag hosting bingo and unforgettable shows. Stay tuned for the 2025 lineup!
Hulu returns as the Official Streaming Destination of ACL Festival. Catch three days of select live performances, interviews, and much more during Weekend One, October 3-5. Full broadcast lineup and schedule to be announced later this summer.
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 $71 million towards improvements to Zilker Park and parks across Austin. ACL Fest will present details on 2024’s contribution to Austin’s parks during a press conference with Mayor Watson and Austin City Council Members on Wednesday, May 7. ACL Fest’s latest local economic impact report will also be released on May 7. 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/.
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Governors Ball 2026 Release Daily Schedules
The set times are in. Governors Ball Music Festival just dropped its daily schedules for June 5–7, and the usual game begins: mapping your day, picking your battles, and accepting you can’t see everything.
Friday, June 5
Day one leans indie-pop into rap by night. Lorde closes the main stage at 8:30, opposite the tail end of Baby Keem(7:30–8:30). That’s your first big call: polished pop spectacle or Keem’s high-energy set.
Earlier, things get messy in a good way. KATSEYE (6:35–7:30) overlaps with Pierce the Veil (5:30–6:30) bleed, and The Beths (6:00–7:00) sit right in between. Indie fans will feel that pinch.
Midday conflicts are lighter, but The Dare (4:00–4:45) vs. Arcy Drive (3:30–4:15) creates a small fork in the road.
If you’re pacing yourself, the cleanest run is late afternoon into Mariah the Scientist (4:45–5:30), then pick your lane.
Saturday, June 6
Saturday is the most chaotic on paper. Stray Kids headline at 8:30, directly after Kali Uchis (7:30–8:30). That transition is smooth if you stay put.
The real trouble hits earlier. Major Lazer (6:30–7:30) collides with Blood Orange (5:30–6:30) and the start of Amyl and the Sniffers (7:30–8:30). Dancehall vs. alt-R&B vs. punk. Pick a mood and commit.
Mid-card is stacked with clashes: Ravyn Lenae (4:00–4:45) overlaps with Jane Remover (3:30–4:15), and Snow Strippers (4:45–5:30) runs right into Wet Leg (4:45–5:30). That last one is a true coin flip, two buzzy acts at the exact same time.
Sunday, June 7
Sunday might be the strongest day top to bottom. A$AP Rocky closes at 8:45, opposite the end of JENNIE (7:45–8:45) and Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist (7:45–8:45). That’s the toughest final hour of the weekend.
The lead-up is just as tight. Dominic Fike (6:45–7:45) overlaps with Clipse (5:45–6:45) and Hot Mulligan (6:15–7:15). Three different crowds, same window.
Earlier, Japanese Breakfast (4:00–4:45) and Holly Humberstone (3:15–4:00) form a nice back-to-back if you stay mobile, but Between Friends (2:30–3:15) cuts into that flow.
The takeaway
Friday is manageable. Saturday is conflict-heavy. Sunday is stacked late.
If you hate missing songs, plan short splits. If you want full sets, accept you’ll miss something big. That’s part of the deal, and honestly, half the fun.
Festivals
PNE Summer Night Concerts Announce 2026 Lineup
Vancouver’s summer concert calendar is locking into place. The annual Summer Night Concerts are set to return to the Pacific National Exhibition from August 22 through September 7, bringing live music back to one of the city’s biggest seasonal events.
This year carries a bit more weight than usual. The series will debut at the brand-new Freedom Mobile Arch, a 10,000-seat outdoor amphitheatre built for large-scale performances. The venue promises better sightlines, improved sound, and a more immersive setup for fans. It’s a major shift for the fair, which spent much of last year dealing with construction that limited its footprint and contributed to a drop in attendance.
Now, with the full site back in action, organizers are aiming for a reset. The 2026 lineup leans into that idea, mixing legacy acts with newer names across genres like rock, pop, hip-hop, and electronic.
Headliners include Blue Rodeo, The Guess Who, The Beaches, Nelly, and Zedd, alongside artists like Mt. Joy, Train, and Barenaked Ladies. Special performances include Cynthia Erivo backed by the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, as well as appearances from Punjabi Virsa, Weird Al Yankovic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pierce the Veil, Sarah McLachlan, and Boy George & Culture Club.
The full schedule runs nightly:
- Aug. 22: Blue Rodeo
- Aug. 23: The Guess Who
- Aug. 25: The Beaches
- Aug. 26: Nelly
- Aug. 27: Zedd
- Aug. 28: Mt. Joy
- Aug. 29: Cynthia Erivo with VSO
- Aug. 30: Punjabi Virsa
- Sept. 1: Train
- Sept. 2: Barenaked Ladies
- Sept. 3: Weird Al Yankovic
- Sept. 4: Earth, Wind & Fire
- Sept. 5: Pierce the Veil
- Sept. 6: Sarah McLachlan
- Sept. 7: Boy George & Culture Club
Tickets start at $49 plus fees and include admission to the PNE Fair. Presale began April 19, with general on-sale launching April 20 through TicketLeader.
New venue, full fairgrounds, and a lineup that leans both nostalgic and current. After a quieter year, the PNE looks ready to feel busy again.