Austin City Limits Music Festival has unveiled its landmark 2026 lineup, marking 25 years of the beloved Austin institution with a truly stacked bill. Headlining this year's two-weekend celebration at Zilker Park are Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex (Weekend 1), Kings of Leon (Weekend 2), and The xx, delivering an extraordinary mix of pop, electronic, rock, and alternative across nine stages. The festival runs 2nd–4th October and 9th–11th October, 2026, and three-day tickets are on sale now.

Beyond the headliners, the 2026 ACL Fest lineup is bursting with talent across every tier. Highlights include Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, The Chainsmokers, Bleachers, Young Miko, Sofi Tukker, Parcels, The War on Drugs, Leon Thomas, and Brandon Flowers, among dozens more. Fans of emerging artists will find plenty to discover too, with rising names like Paris Paloma, Claire Rosinkranz, Faouzia, Cassandra Coleman, and Sasha Keable all appearing across the two weekends.

The 25th anniversary edition also celebrates the festival's deep Texas roots and growing Latin programming. Homegrown acts including Asleep at the Wheel, Calder Allen, and the Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective share the bill with Latin artists Rodrigo y Gabriela, rusowsky, Paloma Morphy, and Damaris Bojor, reflecting the rich diversity that has defined ACL Fest since its founding in 2002.

ACL Fest 2026 tickets are available now across several tiers, including General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum, with layaway plans on offer for those looking to spread the cost. GA+ delivers access to an air-conditioned lounge and dedicated bar, while VIP and Platinum guests enjoy elevated sightlines, complimentary food and beverages, and front-of-stage viewing at select stages. Children aged eight and under enter free with a ticketed adult, and Austin Kiddie Limits programming details will be announced later in 2026.