ACL 2026 will take place at Zilker Park in downtown Austin the first two weekends of October, first October 2-4 and then October 9-11. This year marks the annual festival’s 25th anniversary, and music fans can expect more than 100 bands across 9 stages, with a little something for everyone.
Three-day tickets for ACL are set to go on sale at noon on Tuesday, May 5, the same day organizers unveiled the full 2026 lineup. In addition to CharliXCX, headliners at this year’s festival include Rüfüs Du Sol, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex and Kings of Leon.
Other notable names scheduled for shows are Lola Young, Labrinth, The Chainsmokers, Young Miko, Leon Thomas and more. Daily lineups and single-day tickets are expected to be released at a later date, but those who want to experience all three days of the festival can sign up for updates on when to buy weekend passes online.
The festival will offer tiered tickets at varying prices, including general admission three-day tickets, and GA+ weekend tickets, which include special perks like lounge access, a private bar and more. Tickets go on sale at noon on Tuesday.
For those who want an even more premium experience, there will be three-day VIP tickets and weekend-long platinum tickets. To learn more about the festival and buy tickets, visit the ACL website.