The Off Beat: ACL Weekend One Was Hot, Dusty, and Gay as Hell

Notes from the ground at Zilker, plus tips for weekend two

"...weather app only read 89 degrees Friday afternoon, but Weekend One of Austin City Limits started off so hot..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

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

"...Amid sweltering heat, ACL Fest Weekend Two saw Willie Nelson sit in with..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

'The NFL Beat': ACL Edition

Art mirrors life mirrors NFL

"...This weekend, worlds collide. I have never attended an ACL festival..."

Oct. 13, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest Weekend Two

Blondshell, Teezo Touchdown, and Omar Apollo’s starpower

"...Friday kicked off what some argue is the better weekend of ACL Fest 2022, with buzzy second-week exclusives like..."

Oct. 15, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Where the Girls Go/ATX: Non-ACL Edition

Best queer-grrrl-tastic events this weekend and every weekend

"...music lovers, and festi-goers are rolling into town for ACL weekend one. Where will the queers be? Sure, some..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Eat Your Heart Out: A Three-Day Meal Plan for ACL Eats 2022

Paramore, Lil Nas X, and SZA aren't the only acts to watch for

"...and even better food spread out across two October weekends...."

Oct. 6, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Playback: ACL Fest Part II

ACL Fest isn't a pair of weekend-long sit-ins, it's one two-week-long campaign

"...evening in Zilker Park. Moments later, at the second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival, Willie Nelson..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends and major delays to Kendrick Lamar's set – the..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: A Music Snob’s Guide to ACL Fest

There's more to any ACL Fest list than meets the eye

"...snobs can't wrap their heads around the scene at ACL Fest: flatfooted clans staking out real estate with lawn..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...It was the first time the event spanned two weekends, and the first time organizers had to throw in..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback – ACL Fest: Dad Rock Is Dead

Wrapping weekend one of ACL Fest on the eve of the second iteration

"...Now more than ever, kids own ACL Fest. Once a dad rock event where spawn were..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...The Chronicle writers found much to love in last weekend’s ACL Fest lineup – the majority of which returns..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Playback: ACL Fest's First Weeknd Moves Mountains

ACL Fest 2015 weekend one wrap

"...eye can see," said Father John Misty from the ACL Fest main stage last Saturday afternoon. "All of society's..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"..."We think of this as the kickoff to ACL Fest," proclaimed Terry Lickona, executive producer of the Austin..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

UPDATED: Lil Wayne, Phoenix Added to ACL Fest Lineup

French quartet and rapper to take sting off Childish Gambino departure

"...New Orleans rapper Lil Wayne has been announced for weekend two of the ACL Festival. He joins Phoenix (see..."

Sept. 27, 2018 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

Kendrick Lamar, Ethel Cain, and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Homegrown acts Font, We Don’t Ride Llamas debut on big stages

"...of Austin City Limits Festival – as well as second-weekend-only acts like Tegan & Sara, M83, and Sudan Archives..."

Oct. 14, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ACL Fest Spoilers

As ACL’s second weekend dawns, here are the most unforgettable moments from week one

"...seldom a plot twist at the second week of ACL Fest, so if you're hoping to be surprised about..."

Oct. 12, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Saturday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL’s first Saturday plus a handful of locals

"...Sharon Van Etten5:30pm, Barton Springs stage; weekend one only Maintaining a relatively low musical profile since..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, the Strokes, Doechii, and More to Headline ACL Fest 2025

Zilker Park event returns October 3-5 and 10-12

"...The ACL Fest 2025 lineup has arrived. Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja..."

May 6, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...the Chronicle music writers’ highlights from day two of ACL Fest...."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Sunday ACL Fest Picks

The first weekend of ACL Fest closes with highlights galore

"...The Shelters 11:30am, Cirrus Logic stage; Weekend One only Sixties melodies conveyed by muscular folk-rock as..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

Friday ACL Fest Picks

ACL Friday by the blurb, listicle, and gospel tent testifying

"...Maren Morris 4pm, BMI stage; Weekend One only Commercial country now falls to the hands..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest

Spoon, Buffalo Nichols, and Paramore’s devotional nostalgia

"...Sunday at ACL Fest packed Weekend One’s highest concentration of Austin-sourced acts..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

ACL Fest 2017 Lineup: Chance, Chilis, Gorillaz

Lineup sticks to the formula

"...clues dropped via song lyrics on their phone app, ACL Fest breaks the dawn with its annual lineup reveal...."

May 4, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot: Vampire Weekend

Next ACL, these guys are headliners for sure

"...Shouldn’t Vampire Weekend be headlining this festival? They’ve got a trio of..."

Oct. 5, 2013 Music Post by Luke Winkie

Lawsuit Filed Against Diplo and 3Ten ACL Live Over Alleged Concert Injury, and More Music News

Plus free concerts to see during Austin Studio Tour this weekend

"...3ten ACL Live, alongside EDM mainstay Diplo and pastel-crazed NFT company..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

George Strait, Erykah Badu, Billie Eilish, and Black Pumas Highlight an ACL Fest Heavy on Texas Talent

Miley Cyrus, Megan Thee Stallion, Stevie Nicks & Dababy also top lineup

"...ACL Fest, long anticipated as the first large Austin music..."

May 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Review: Lizzo

Crowning the queen of ACL Fest 2019

"...There remained one word on everyone’s lips after weekend one of ACL Fest: Lizzo...."

Oct. 14, 2019 Music Post by Isa Jones

Sunday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL's initial Sabbath plus a handful of locals

"...The Relatives11:15am, Tito's stage; weekend one only Founded by Rev. Gean West as the..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

10 Must-See ACL Artists

A short list of non-headlining artists you’ve got to see

"...This weekend ACL Fest takes over Zilker Park once again with..."

Sept. 28, 2015 Events Post by Allen Martinez

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