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Austin cultural and music festivals in 2026

Overview

Austin is hosting the 25th anniversary of the Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival at Zilker Park, with performances scheduled for the weekends of October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026. The lineup features headliners including Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, Skrillex, and Kings of Leon.

During the second weekend, Suki Waterhouse performed on Saturday, October 10. Earlier in the event, London-based singer Sienna Spiro debuted on the Miller Lite Stage with tracks such as ‘This is My House’, ‘Material Lover’—written for the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, and ‘You Stole the Show’ from her album Visitor.

Weather conditions have included a high chance of rain and potential thunderstorms, leading to muddy conditions at the festival grounds. In response, attendees have adapted their fashion by utilizing mud boots and incorporating personalized styles such as sequins, denim sets, and Y2K-inspired aesthetics. Culinary offerings at the event included items from P. Terry’s Burger Stand, Steamies Dumplings, and Thai Fresh.

To manage the Texas heat, organizers advise attendees to bring reusable water bottles or empty hydration packs. Other permitted items include blankets, towels, and small clutch purses or fanny packs, though larger bags must be clear.

ACL maintains a long-standing financial relationship with the Austin Parks Foundation (APF), having generated over $79 million for public spaces over 21 years. Organizers, including C3 Presents, have committed to remediating any damage to Zilker Park. Additionally, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival is scheduled for November 14, 2026, at East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens.

Entities

Austin City Limits Music Festival · Zilker Park · Austin · C3 Presents · Circuit of the Americas

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Austin City Limits Music Festival features diverse food and adaptive fashion

    Attendees at the Austin City Limits Music Festival navigated muddy conditions with functional fashion and enjoyed a variety of local food vendors, including vegan and classic burger options.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Austin City Limits Music Festival continues in Texas

    The Austin City Limits Music Festival continues at Zilker Park, featuring performances by Suki Waterhouse and Sienna Spiro amidst a forecast of heavy rain and thunderstorms.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Austin City Limits Music Festival impacts local music and park funding

    The Austin City Limits Music Festival features diverse performances, including Sunday (1994), while providing significant funding for the Austin Parks Foundation and local park improvements.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Austin City Limits music festival returns to Zilker Park

    The Austin City Limits music festival returns to Zilker Park this October, featuring headliners like Charli XCX and Twenty One Pilots, alongside various off-site activations and festival guides.

  5. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Austin City Limits Music Festival announces 2026 dates

    The Austin City Limits Music Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary in October 2026 with two weekends of music and activities at Zilker Park.

  6. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Austin hosts major music and craft beer festivals in 2026

    Austin will host the 25th anniversary of the Austin City Limits Festival in October 2026 and the Texas Craft Brewers Festival in November 2026.

Sources

austin.culturemap.com · baylorlariat.com · gjsentinel.com · greenmountain.no · heywoodhotel.com · houstoniamag.com · kxan.com · thedailytexan.com · thefestivalvoice.com · thehoneypop.com · versionstandard.fr

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