Zilker Park is the place to be this fall.
On Oct. 2-4 and 9-11, Austin City Limits returns to the massive 350-acre space for two long weekends of rock, pop, EDM, punk, R&B, folk and more.
Household name headliners on this year’s bill include “BRAT” hit maker Charli XCX, party-starting icon Skrillex, pop hero Lorde, rule-breaking rockers Turnstile and 2025 indie breakout Geese.
They’ll be joined by huge acts like Kings of Leon, Young Miko, Twenty One Pilots, The XX and Killers frontman Brandon Flowers.
Rounding out the massive lineup are biggies Rüfüs Du Sol, Bleachers, Blood Orange, Suki Waterhouse and Leon Thomas.
Personally, we’re most excited to see Saint Motel, Natasha Bedingfield, Rebecca Black, Lykke Li and “Stranger Things” star Finn Wolfhard but that might just be us.
In total, 124 artists will take the stage over the pair of three-day weekends.
If you’d like to be there, tickets are officially available for Austin City Limits ’26.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on three-day passes was $465 including fees on SeatGeek.
Single-day passes start at $242 including fees.
Should you attend, be sure to map out where you eat as well. Last year’s festival boasted longtime fixture Austin’s Pizza, Korean/Mexican fusion spot Chi’Lantro, mouth-watering Cuantos Tacos, tasty Hawk’s Hot Chicken and the delectable Kababeque along with many others, according to Eater.
Don’t forget that the festival is an experience in and of itself as well.
“Austin City Limits 2025 was a reminder of why this festival remains one of the country’s most beloved,” The Luna Collective raved in a review of last year’s multi-weekend extravaganza.
“Even in the sweltering heat and constant crowds, there’s something grounding about the way ACL brings together families, teens, and seasoned festival-goers alike. It’s a space where new artists find their footing, legends return to their roots and every stage tells a story.”
Need to be there?
We’re here to help, Austinites and festival-goers from outside America’s former weirdest city.
Our team has everything you need to know and more about attending the 2026 Austin City Limits Festival below.
Austin City Limits ticket prices 2026
A complete calendar including all Austin City Limits single and multi-day pass dates and links to the cheapest available tickets are listed here:
| Austin City Limits dates | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4 Three-day passes | $465 (including fees) |
| Friday, Oct. 2 Single-day passes | $242 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 3 Single-day passes | $242 (including fees) |
| Sunday, Oct. 4 Single-day passes | $242 (including fees) |
| Friday, Oct. 9 through Sunday, Oct. 11 Three-day passes | $508 (including fees) |
| Friday, Oct. 9 Single-day passes | $244 (including fees) |
| Saturday, Oct. 10 Single-day passes | $242 (including fees) |
| Sunday, Oct. 11 Single-day passes | $242 (including fees) |
Austin City Limits 2026 lineup
As noted above, Austin City Limits has a huge bill on tap this year. To make sure you aren’t left in the lurch, here are all the artists swinging into the Live Music Capital of the World come October.
Huge 2026 music festivals
Summer is looking to be en fuego this year.
If you still need plans, here are just five festivals with dynamite lineups you absolutely won’t want to miss.
| Can’t-miss 2026 music festivals |
|---|
| Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival June 11-14 at the Manchester Farm in Bonnaroo, TN The Strokes, Skrillex, Noah Kahan, Turnstile, Teddy Swims |
| Minnesota Yacht Club July 17-19 at Harriet Island in Saint Paul, MN The Strokes, The Lumineers, Matchbox Twenty, The Black Keys, Lord Huron |
| Hinterland Music Festival July 30 through Aug. 2 at the Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater in Saint Charles, IA Lorde, Mumford and Sons, The Format, Geese, Suki Waterhouse |
| Sea.Hear.Now Sept. 19-20 at North Beach in Asbury Park, NJ The Strokes, Mumford & Sons, Goo Goo Dolls, The Offspring, Pixies |
| Bourbon and Beyond Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY Mumford & Sons, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Kacey Musgraves |
Need even more live music in your life? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show that makes the most sense for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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