Grab your wristbands and start budgeting for sunscreen, because Austin City Limits Music Festival just announced the headliners for its 25th anniversary edition — and honestly, they went all out.
Set to take over Zilker Park in 2026, the milestone festival is bringing some serious firepower to the stage. Charli XCX, fresh off her era-defining Brat run, will headline alongside the dreamy electronic trio RÜFÜS DU SOL, who always seem to hit different under an Austin sky. Twenty One Pilots are back to bring the theatrical energy, while indie darling Lorde makes a long-awaited return that fans have been begging for. Bass heads get Skrillex, classic rock loyalists get Kings Of Leon, and the cooler-than-cool crowd gets The xx to close things out in style.
Seven headliners. Two weekends. One very significant birthday for a festival that helped put Austin on the global music map.
For those of us deep in the local creator and music scene, ACL's 25th feels like a genuine moment. This isn't just a lineup — it's a statement that Austin is still the destination for live music culture. Whether you're a content creator hunting your next viral Zilker sunset shot or a longtime attendee who remembers the early scrappy years, 2026 is shaping up to be unmissable.
Passes and more details are expected to roll out in the coming months, so keep an eye on the official ACL channels. Trust us — you don't want to be scrambling for GA tickets when presale opens. Set your reminders now, tell your group chat, and maybe start manifesting good weather. It's going to be a big one.