Vol. 49 | Week of Friday, October 2, 2026 Your weekly guide to the Live Music Capital of the World.
📰 Austin Music News & Notes
What’s buzzing in the ATX music scene this week:
Your weekly music digest is here! It is officially the biggest time of the year for live music in Austin.
- ACL Fest Weekend One is Here: The 2026 Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today, October 2, at Zilker Park! This massive two-weekend event is taking over the city, meaning heavy traffic downtown and incredible music everywhere.
- Can’t Make it to Zilker? If you don’t have a wristband, you can still catch the action. Hulu and Disney+ are exclusively streaming select performances all weekend long, starting today at 3:35 p.m. CT! You can catch sets from Charli xcx, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, Skrillex, and more from the comfort of your couch.
📅 The Weekend Lineup
Here is your verified, up-to-date list of the best shows and festival highlights kicking off this weekend.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Zilker Park | 12:00 PM Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One – Day 1) The gates are officially open for ACL 2026! Today’s massive lineup features heavy hitters across all genres.
- The Lineup: Headliners include Charli xcx, Skrillex, Turnstile, Labrinth, The Chainsmokers, and Brandon Flowers.
- Logistics: Remember to stay hydrated and use the free shuttles from Republic Square to avoid the Zilker parking nightmare!
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Zilker Park | 11:00 AM Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One – Day 2) Keep the festival energy going into Saturday with a diverse mix of indie pop, electronic, and global sounds.
- The Lineup: RÜFÜS DU SOL, Lorde, Lola Young, and Young Miko take the main stages today.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Zilker Park | 11:00 AM Austin City Limits Music Festival (Weekend One – Day 3) Close out the first weekend of ACL with a bang.
- The Lineup: Twenty One Pilots and The xx are set to bring the house down as Sunday’s main closers.
Hotel Vegas | 8:00 PM Joyer If you want to escape the massive festival crowds and stick to the true Austin underground, head to East 6th. Hotel Vegas is hosting Joyer for an intimate, $15 show on their iconic stage.
ACL Live at The Moody Theater | 7:00 PM ACL Live Tour Want to see the historic venue behind the festival? ACL Live is hosting venue tours this Sunday evening, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the 2,570-capacity state-of-the-art theater where the iconic PBS show is taped.
📺 Watch & Listen
Local YouTube Highlight: Getting ready to hit Zilker Park, or throwing a watch party at home?
- Search YouTube for: “The xx Live ACL” to get in the mood for their massive Sunday closing set, or just tune into Hulu/Disney+ to catch the live broadcast!
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