Austin City Limits (ACL) is back in Zilker Park for 2024, and the late summer festival looks to continue to impress. With an approximate attendance of 450,000 people yearly, it isn’t difficult to understand why. The two-weekend long event will headline some of music’s hottest artists including Chris Stapleton, Kehlani, Blink-182, and many other artists ranging anywhere from indie to EDM. Check out some of the highlights of this year’s ACL Festival taking place October 4-6 and October 11-13.

The Rundown

1-Day GA tickets currently start at $165 and 3-Day GA tickets currently start at $360 with both options available for upgrade. The festival continues to be hosted in Zilker Park and has been held there since the festival’s inception in 2002. The 350-acre park is Austin’s oldest park, and overlooks Lady Bird Lake and the vibrant Austin skyline. There will be no parking at the venue during the festival, but there will be free Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest. Another transportation option is the Cap Metro, and there is a hike and bike trail that runs straight to the park. Gates will open at 11am on Friday and 12pm on Saturday and Sunday. There will be plenty of food and drink options through the local vendors and bars catering. Click this link to learn more about FAQs!

Notable Sets

Music phenomenon Tyler The Creator is back headlining ACL after performing back in 2021. The hip-hop artist has since released a deluxe version of a previous album. The new album titled, CALL ME IF YOU GET LOST: The Estate Sale features tracks including “DOGTALK” and “SORRY NOT SORRY.” Swing by the fashion icon’s set to see how he will enhance his stage this time around.

Porter Robinson is a producer, DJ, and singer-songwriter. The artist draws inspiration from artists like Tyler The Creator and Bon Iver, as well as Japanese arcade and anime soundtracks. His upcoming third album, SMILE 😀 contrasts with the previous album Nurture, which is characterized by soothing electronic melodies. Don’t miss out on his new pop-rock tunes from SMILE 😀 during ACL Weekend 1.

Pop sensation Dua Lipa will be performing at Austin City Limits for the first time in her career. The singer has several hits including “Levitating,” Don’t Start Now” and “One Kiss” featuring Calvin Harris. She also released a new album, Radical Optimism earlier this year. You can expect songs from this upbeat album during her set on Saturday for both weekends.

South Korean indie rock band, wave to earth will be performing at ACL for the first time in their career. Their hits include “seasons” and “bad,” which have also gained traction on TikTok. The trio will be sure to impress you with their guitar riffs and smooth vocals.

For more information, visit their official website here or everything related to this year’s Austin City Limits.

Words: Alex Doan