Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 lineup puts pop, EDM and alternative acts front and center

ACL 2026 returns this October with a 25th anniversary lineup led by pop, EDM and alternative headliners. this season

The 2026 edition of Austin City Limits Music Festival has officially revealed its lineup for its 25th anniversary celebration.

The festival will return to Zilker Park across two weekends, October 2–4 and October 9–11, 2026.

This year’s lineup is led by major names including Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, and The xx. Weekend-specific headliners include Skrillex for the first weekend and Kings of Leon for the second.

The undercard also features a wide mix of contemporary acts. Artists such as The Chainsmokers, Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, Young Miko, Bleachers, Blood Orange, and Lykke Li are among the names appearing on the poster.

The lineup leans strongly toward pop, electronic music, indie, and alternative sounds, with many of the festival’s biggest names coming from those genres.

Country music has a smaller presence near the top of the bill, though Texas-rooted artists remain part of the festival lineup. Acts including Asleep at the Wheel and Calder Allen are among the artists representing local and regional sounds.

As one of the biggest annual music events in Austin, the 2026 edition of Austin City Limits Music Festival brings together established headliners, newer crossover artists, and local performers as it marks a milestone year.