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ACL Festival 2024

Oct. 4-6 & Oct. 11-13
Zilker Park
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Austin’s leading A-list outdoor festival returns with bold-faced names Blink-182, Tyler, the Creator, Chappell Roan, Chris Stapleton, Vince Staples, and Dua Lipa.

PHOTOS: Music and Moments From ACL Music Festival 2024 (Weekend 2)
Photos by David Brendan Hall, and Gary Miller

Mon., Oct. 14, 2024

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two
Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two
The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

Oct. 14, 2024

ACL Preview: Kalu & the Electric Joint’s Message of Joy
ACL Preview: Kalu & the Electric Joint’s Message of Joy
Kalu James: “It’s poetry in motion”

Oct. 10, 2024

The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell
The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell
Notes from the ground at Zilker, plus tips for weekend two

Oct. 10, 2024

ACL Preview: DAIISTAR’s Austin-Bred Good Time
ACL Preview: DAIISTAR’s Austin-Bred Good Time
Pysch rockers on milestones, remixes, and the next record

Oct. 9, 2024

ACL Preview: Jon Muq Wants You to Get Happy
ACL Preview: Jon Muq Wants You to Get Happy
“I decided to make a happy album to change someone’s day”

Oct. 9, 2024

ACL Preview: Bob Schneider Is Always Evolving
ACL Preview: Bob Schneider Is Always Evolving
Local favorite celebrates birthday weekend on the ACL stage

Oct. 8, 2024

PHOTOS: Music and Crowds From ACL Music Festival 2024: Sunday (Weekend 1)
Photos by David Brendan Hall, Gary Miller, and Lauren Johnson

Mon., Oct. 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Music and Crowds From ACL Music Festival 2024: Saturday (Weekend 1)
Photos by David Brendan Hall, Gary Miller, Isabella Martinez, and Lauren Johnson

Mon., Oct. 7, 2024

PHOTOS: Music and Crowds From ACL Music Festival 2024: Friday (Weekend 1)
Photos by David Brendan Hall, Gary Miller, Isabella Martinez, and Lauren Johnson

Mon., Oct. 7, 2024

Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights
Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights
The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend

Oct. 7, 2024

Chappell Roan Gives 'Em a Good Show at ACL Fest
Chappell Roan Gives 'Em a Good Show at
The pop supernova comes through with cowgirl chic

Oct. 7, 2024

Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL
Dua Lipa, Reneé Rapp, and More From Saturday at ACL
Hump day brought more heat and fiery kiss-offs

Oct. 6, 2024

Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ACL Fest’s Friday Kickoff
Blink-182 Bring the Banter to “Austin Titty Limits” and More From ’s Friday Kickoff
Chris Stapleton twangs and bangs, Leon Bridges grooves

Oct. 5, 2024

ACL Fest 2024 Preview
2024 Preview
10 ACL Festival artists you’ll want to catch while the sun is still out

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Country Duo Chaparelle Takes a Page From George and Tammy
ACL Preview: Country Duo Chaparelle Takes a Page From George and Tammy
Finding perfect harmony

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Riding the Wave of BALTHVS’ Psychedelic Funk
ACL Preview: Riding the Wave of BALTHVS’ Psychedelic Funk
Practicing charged tranquility with the Colombian trio

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Chicano Soul Artist Midnight Navy Steps Into the Light
ACL Preview: Chicano Soul Artist Midnight Navy Steps Into the Light
The sax man expands his sound in ACL debut

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Orville Peck Is Ready for His Close-Up
ACL Preview: Orville Peck Is Ready for His Close-Up
The queer country renegade lowers the mask

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Eyedress’ Prolific Post-Punk
ACL Preview: Eyedress’ Prolific Post-Punk
“Jealous” breakout isn’t sweating social media

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: That Mexican OT Mixes Charm and Ferocious Delivery
ACL Preview: That Mexican OT Mixes Charm and Ferocious Delivery
“Ain’t no Mexican like a Texas Mexican”

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Homegrown Tejano / Punk Trio, the Tiarras
ACL Preview: Homegrown Tejano / Punk Trio, the Tiarras
Las Chingonas stay grounded in sisterhood

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Myles Smith Doesn’t Think About the Algorithm
ACL Preview: Myles Smith Doesn’t Think About the Algorithm
“Stargazing” Viral crooner just wants to share

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Norah Jones and the Illusion of Balance
ACL Preview: Norah Jones and the Illusion of Balance
On feeling lucky and having fun

Oct. 3, 2024

ACL Preview: Hermanos Gutiérrez Have Left Earth’s Atmosphere
ACL Preview: Hermanos Gutiérrez Have Left Earth’s Atmosphere
Brother act reflects on mystical new album Sonido Cósmico

Oct. 3, 2024

Restaurants Within Walking Distance of ACL Fest
Restaurants Within Walking Distance of
Put a little distance between you and the crowds with these eats

Oct. 2, 2024

ACL Preview: West 22nd Hooks ’Em at Their First ACL
West 22nd Hooks ’Em at ACL Debut
UT-Austin student band on big breaks and next steps

Oct. 1, 2024

New Arrivals, Old Faves, and More Ways to Refuel at ACL
New Arrivals, Old Faves, and More Ways to Refuel at ACL
The fest returns with a Beer Hall facelift, Mighty Cone’s comeback

Oct. 1, 2024

As Chappell Roan’s Star Rises, ACL Festival Swaps Her Set Time
As Chappell Roan’s Star Rises, Swaps Her Set Time
Viral pop star switches places with Ohio band Caamp

Aug. 17, 2024

Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182 Lead 2024 ACL Fest Lineup
Dua Lipa, Tyler, the Creator, Blink-182 Lead 2024 Lineup
Zilker Park holds court October 4-6 and 11-13

May 7, 2024

Tickets for ACL Fest 2024 Go on Presale Thursday
Tickets for 2024 Go on Presale Thursday
Three-day GA price jumps to $320 a pop (for now)

Dec. 5, 2023

Previous ACL Fest coverage:
2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013

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