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Austin cultural and music festivals in 2026
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Austin is preparing for several major cultural events in 2026. The hosting the 25th anniversary of the Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival will celebrate its 25th anniversary with two weekends of music at Zilker Park, with performances scheduled for the weekends of October 2–4 and October 9–11. 9–11, 2026. The festival lineup includes features headliners such as including Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, The xx, Skrillex, and Kings of Leon. As During the festival progresses into its second weekend, Suki Waterhouse performed on Saturday, October 10, 2026. 10. Earlier in the event, London-based singer Sienna Spiro made her debut debuted on the Miller Lite Stage, performing Stage with tracks such as ‘This is My House’, ‘Material Lover’—a song written Lover’—written for the film ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, and ‘You Stole the Show’ from her album Visitor. Weather conditions during the festival period have included a high chance of rain and potential thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall possible throughout leading to muddy conditions at the weekend. 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, festival organizers advise attendees to bring reusable water bottles or hydration packs. Regulations permit small, empty hydration packs and personal misting fans, provided they are empty upon entry. packs. Other permitted items include blankets, towels, and small clutch purses or fanny packs, though larger bags must be clear. Beyond the music, ACL maintains a long-standing financial relationship with the Austin Parks Foundation (APF). For 21 years, the festival has (APF), having generated over $79 million for Zilker Park and other public spaces; in 2024, it contributed $8.5 million to the APF. spaces over 21 years. Organizers, including C3 Presents, have committed to remediating any damage to Zilker Park. Additionally, the Texas Craft Brewers Festival is set to return to scheduled for November 14, 2026, at East Austin’s Fiesta Gardens on November 14, 2026. Gardens.
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