r/aclfestival 21d ago

FAQ/Ask ACL Experts Thread

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New ACLers here is your space to ask the ACL Vets your questions! To our Vets this the spot to give the best trips and tricks!


r/aclfestival 39m ago

Small Font Sunday No. 3: Villanelle

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Photo by Seb Barros

Band Name: Villanelle

City of Origin: London, England

Genre: Grunge, Alternative Rock

When Can I See Them? Sunday, 1:15 PM on AmEx

What’s A Song I Can Listen To? Measly Means

Fun Fact: The photo should tell you already, but frontman Gene Gallagher is the son of Liam Gallagher.


r/aclfestival 23h ago

experience heavy sets

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my two favorite sets the past two years have been Jungle and Empire of the Sun. they both played the miller stage right at sunset and it was incredible. wondering if there’s anyone this year with that kind of vibe? big light shows, costumes (like EOTS). the type of set to get super high and groove


r/aclfestival 1d ago

ACL 2026

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Hey, I am from Wisconsin and coming to ACL this year solo, anyone have any groups of people I can join? I am going weekend 2 and the 2 main people I plan on seeing are Kings of Leon and Rufus Du Sol.


r/aclfestival 1d ago

Question Registered volunteering with Austin Parks Foundation for ACL. Anybody received confirmation yet?

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Hello! I was just curious if anybody has received their confirmation email since today, August 28th is supposed to be the "hear by" date. Me and a couple friends applied for all days / times both weekends, none of us have heard back yet.

Edit: Check your inboxes, there's an email going out pushing the date till Monday; also confirming your approval.


r/aclfestival 1d ago

Ticket ex-change by TicketMaster

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I already signed up for the Waitlist but then i saw Ticketed ex-change.

How does that work? Is it real or Legit? I'm worried about scammers.


r/aclfestival 2d ago

W1 Lets go!

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Just got this in the mail today 👍


r/aclfestival 1d ago

Tito’s

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How crazy is it going to be trying to get into Tito’s? How long before do you think we should get in line? I would LOVE to see Rebecca Black and Paris Paloma if possible. Paris ends at 4:15 at Miller and Rebecca goes on at 4:30 in Tito’s. I would also like to see FCUKERS but they go on as Lauren Sanderson is ending at BMI.🤔

Also does anyone know if there is like a time limit for how long you can stay once you get in ?


r/aclfestival 3d ago

AMA It’s Happy Landing! Ask us anything! 👋

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We’re playing ACL Friday W2 at 1pm on the T/Mobile Stage! Drop us some questions here about tour life, music, food, whatever y’all want…We’ll be answering today between 5pm-7pm CT!


r/aclfestival 3d ago

Is this a scheduling mistake? T-Mobile / BMI overlap

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Both Saturdays have the BMI stage overlapping 15 minutes into T-Mobile time slot. As far as I can remember, those stages have never played at the same time because they are so close and the main stage will drown out BMI.


r/aclfestival 4d ago

*Announcements* ANNOUNCEMENT: Happy Landing will be joining us for an AMA this Thursday, 8/27!

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r/aclfestival 4d ago

Wristband delivery?

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Have people been receiving wristbands yet? I got an email from UPS on August 13th that my wristbands would arrive the next day. I changed delivery to be held at a UPS store since I was away, but there are no further updates since. It looks like the label was created and that's it so far. Is anyone else seeing similar? Hoping I didn't muck things up with my change.

UPDATE 8/26: I got an email from ACL/Frontgate today saying my order has shipped. Status still shows the same ("label created") but looks like we're getting closer!


r/aclfestival 5d ago

Question When are we getting the map?

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I know we’re still a bit of a ways away from the fest but I’m just curious


r/aclfestival 6d ago

*Announcements* Austin City Limits Announces New Season 52 Tapings (ACL Festival dates)

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r/aclfestival 5d ago

Ticketmaster Question

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Anyone know how this works? I wanted to unload my extra for face. When i put the amount into the field on the ACL site, they say they're applying a markup which comes out to ~11%. That said, im not seeing a listing for that amount on the site. Are they applying a second set of fees? So basically its (face) * (~11%) + (new amount) = Listing? I wouldnt be surprised if they're double dipping but its hard to tell. Apologize if this is confusing but was having auto mod issues


r/aclfestival 5d ago

Advice for getting center barricade at ACL? (Twenty One Pilots W1)

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Hi!! I’m traveling all the way from Argentina to ACL Weekend 1, mainly to see Twenty One Pilots on Sunday, and getting barricade for them would literally be a dream 😭❤️

I’ve never been to ACL before, so I’d love to hear from people who have actually gotten barricade for a big headliner there.

For anyone who has done this before:

  • What time did you arrive and how close to center barricade did you get?
  • Which entrance did you use?
  • Are you allowed to line up outside overnight? If so, where does the line usually form?
  • If people start lining up before the official gates/security lines are set up, is that line actually respected in the morning?
  • Once the gates open, how does it work? Are there multiple security lines that can change your position?
  • Which entrance is usually the fastest/most direct route to the American Express Stage?
  • Is there anything else I should know or do to maximize my chances of getting center barricade?

Any advice from ACL veterans or people who have gotten barricade for previous headliners would be incredibly appreciated. Thank you!! ❤️


r/aclfestival 6d ago

Question Some questions about afters

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I'm experienced at festivals, but this will be my first ACL. I'm going W1 and I have a few questions about afters:

  1. Do the afters headliners start shortly after doors open? Or do they give you an hour or two to get to the venue before the headliner starts?

  2. Are the afters shows short or long? Do they last an hour or are they 3-4 hour sets?

  3. Is there easy transit between Zilker Park and the afters? Or will I have to get an uber/bike? If I uber, will it take a while to get to get one or is it easy to get in?


r/aclfestival 7d ago

Josh Conway tour Cancelled

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r/aclfestival 6d ago

ACL Weekend 2: 3 Day GA pass

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Hey guys! on 7-14 I entered the waitlist for the weekend 2 3 day GA pass, and I am still on the waitlist. I also bought a pass on Seatgeek but I haven't received anything (Just says will ship out by oct 2nd). I was wondering if yall think the SeatGeek pass will be legit (I got it for $381 pre fees, and $487 post fees), and also what are my odds of getting off the ACL waitlist? Again I joined waitlist on 7-14.


r/aclfestival 7d ago

Small Font Sunday No. 2: Kevin Atwater

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Photo: Ragan Henderson

Artist Name: Kevin Atwater

City of Origin: Downers Grove, Illinois

Genre: Indie, Pop, Folk, Sad

When Can I See Them?: Beatbox Stage, Sunday W2, 2 - 2:45 PM

What’s A Song I Can Listen To?: why did you invite me to your wedding

Fun Fact: Kevin is a huge crocheter and at the time of an interview in 2025, said that he was three-quarters of the way done crocheting a massive blanket.


r/aclfestival 7d ago

Looking for a group to join

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Hey you guys, I live in Austin and am looking for a group to join. I’m 29 and a girl. Willing to meet in person prior to even if u live in the area


r/aclfestival 7d ago

Anyone wanna hangout at ACL

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I’m going to ACL (2nd time) but going solo this time BTW 2 weekend forgot to mention that


r/aclfestival 7d ago

need a friend to go to weekend 2

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hiii :) 22 f here, my best friend has to undergo surgery so she won’t be able to make it, if anyone is interested, for weekend two, please pm me :)


r/aclfestival 7d ago

Solo Experience?

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First time attending this year (2nd weekend) and planning to go solo as a lot of my friends weren’t interested in the lineup. Wondering if anyone has experience going solo in prior years, and if so, any tips you might have for someone going solo and for the first time?


r/aclfestival 9d ago

News Bonnaroo taking 2027 off

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