The Austin City Limits (ACL) Festival once again makes its yearly return to Zilker Park for back-to-back weekends this fall on October 3-5 and October 10-12. There are set to be around one hundred artists performing at one of the nine different stages that are included on the festival grounds this year. The festival always has quite a diverse lineup with many genres being represented. These genres include: EDM, hip-hop, country, pop, rock, indie, Latin, and folk.
ACL is always a very unique experience with lots of local culture represented as well. They include an art market where local Austin artists can showcase their art, which is such a great thing to have represented. Some of their other unique features include a family-friendly stage, wellness spaces, hydration stations, and shade zones for people to get a break from the Texas sun. This festival is known as an experience different from any other large music festival.
Now, let's get into this year's lineup. Since the festival is over the span of two weekends the headliners remain the same both weekends but some of the other acts are weekend one or weekend two exclusive.
Headliners:
Fridays is headlined by Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage The Elephant, and Empire of the Sun
Saturday is headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Doechii, and Djo
Sunday is headlined by Doja Cat, John Summit, Feid, T-Pain, and Mk.Gee
The headliner lineup itself is so good and also has diversity in genres, so whatever genre you like, there will be artists there for you!
Weekend 1 exclusive artists include: Maren Morris, Willow Avalon, Briscoe, Honestav, Tiera Kennedy, Asleep at the Wheel, Nicky Youre, Moody Joody, Lvvrs, The Animeros, Sammy Virji, The Backseat Lovers, Modest Mouse, Riize, Celeste, Orions Belte, The Heavy Heavy, Hotline TNT, Inoha, Next of Kin, Clover County, S.L. Houser, Goldford, Phantogram, Wild Rivers, Haute & Freddy, Bebe Stockwell, Lamont Landers, Chuwi, Zinadelphia, Tyler Ballgame, Ghetto Gala, Gizmo Varillas, Aaron Page, Disciples of Christ.
Weekend 2 exclusive artists include: Pierce The Veil, Rilo Kiley, Sammy Virji, Sam Barber, Bilmuri, Crowe Boys, Aidan Bissett, Johnny Stimson, Fancy Hagood, Skrilla, Maggie Antone, Girl Tones, Farmer’s Wife, Zeds Dead, Car Seat Headrest, Fujii Kaze, Leisure, Tops, Odeal, Eric Slick, Southall, South Arcade, Dizzy Fae, Shallowater, Ted Hammig & The Campaign, Gregory Alan Isakov, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Julie, Hans Williams, Hey Nothing, The Bends, Supertaste, The Point, Ally Salort, Alex Amen, Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective.
I asked some of the other amazing people at Ultraviolet Magazine who their top 5 artists they recommend seeing if you're going to ACL this year.
Jack’s Picks:
5. The Strokes
4. Wet Leg
3. John Summit
2. The Backseat Lovers
1. Disco Lines
Emily’s Picks:
5. Royal & The Serpent
4. Pierce The Veil
3. Sabrina Carpenter
2. Marina
1. Bilmuri
Vic’s Picks:
5. Pierce The Veil
4. Joey Valance and Brae
3. Bilmuri
2. Doechii
1. The Dare
Morghan’s Picks:
5. Role Model
4. Doechii
3. Joey Valance and Brae
2. Magdalena Bay
1. The Dare
Some of this year's sponsors and partners for the festival include: American Express, T-Mobile, Miller Lite, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, BMI, Beatbox, Hulu, Doordash, Patron Tequila, Electrolit, Intel, Alle, Snap Nation, Coca-Cola, Lyft, Jim Beam, about-face beauty, Josh Cellars, Aperol Spritz, H-E-B, Lifeway Kefir, Netjets, Jolene Coffee, Rambler Sparkling Water, and Siete.
This year's ACL Festival has, without a doubt, caused a buzz on social media, and the festival will not disappoint. Whether you’re an experienced festival go-er or brand new to the world of festivals, this will be one that you will not want to miss!
