The First Festival Was Held In 2002 And Modeled After The Very Successful Austin City Limits Television Show That Introduced Audiences To New Artists For Over 30 Years. Since Its Inception, The Festival Has Grown To Feature Almost 200 Musical Performances Across 8 Stages Over Two Weekends Each October. The Festival Draws Over 100,000 Attendees Each Weekend.
There Are Several Food And Beverage Merchant Categories At ACL Festival To Choose From Including Tacos, BBQ, Pizza, Coffee, Beer And Cocktails. Festival Favorites Such As Torchy's Tacos, Frank, And Bird Bird Biscuit Are Always Onsite. There Are Also Special Event Food And Drinks From Austin Restaurants And Food Trucks. Being Well Hydrated And Refueling With Protein And Carbs Is Important To Sustain The Non-stop Music Marathon Over The Weekend.
Several Tips Can Save Money At The Festival. Opt For General Admission Tickets Over Priced Upgrades. Consider Bringing An Empty Reusable Water Bottle To Refill For Free Instead Of Purchasing Single-use Bottles. Many ACL Performers Livestream Sets, So Catching All Acts Is Not Crucial. Budgeting For Maximum 5 Food/drink Items Each Day Also Avoids Overspending.
Gates Open At 11:30am Each Festival Day And Performances Continue Until Around Midnight. The Festival Grounds Officially Close At 1am.
For The 2023 Festival Dates In October, Tickets Are Sold Out. Sign Up Online To Be Notified About Ticket Availability For The 2024 Festival.
In Line With Current City And County Health Policies, Masks And Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Test Are Not Required To Attend. However, The Situation Remains Fluid And Protocols May Adjust Based On Health Conditions.
There Are Entrances Located Around Zilker Park To Access The Different Ticketed Areas. Signage And Staff Will Guide Attendees To The Appropriate Gates. Carpooling Or Using Rideshare/public Transit Is Encouraged Due To Limited Parking.
For The Safety And Enjoyment Of All Attendees, Pets Are Not Permitted At The Festival With The Exception Of Service Animals. Please Arrange Alternative Care For Your Furry Companions.