r/aclfestival • • 8d ago

ACL Fest 2026 -> 2027 Offseason Thread

29 Upvotes

The title is self-explanatory. We're in the off-season. It's way too early to make the spec thread, and it feels way too soon to just move on and act like the festival didn't happen.

So, we have this! Start putting in your way-too-early guesses and wishes, find those missed connections, and share whatever else you want to share.

P.S. Spec thread will be up in December.


r/aclfestival • • 8h ago

Meta/Other Guns & Roses ACL 2019. Raise your hands if you were there

71 Upvotes

r/aclfestival • • 4h ago

CHVRCHES - ACL 2027? Maybe?

12 Upvotes

New album out in January with a set of tour dates released for early 2027 that include no Texas date. I missed them in 2014, and then they came back in my off years. I'm fingers crossed we get them 2027.


r/aclfestival • • 1d ago

Help me remember: Peter, Bjorn & John and the Propane Tank Explosion

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I’m trying to confirm: were Peter Bjorn & John playing when the fire broke out? I just saw them at Mohawk tonight, and he mentioned remembering playing in Austin in 2007 but thought it was SXSW (probably did both that year, no?).

I was definitely there that day (Fri. 9/14), and I have a pretty distinct memory of Peter saying between songs, “hey, your festival’s on fire.”

From Google:

“A propane tank exploded and caught fire at the 2007
Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival on September 14, 2007, at Zilker Park. The afternoon explosion behind vendor tents injured four people, including two critically injured individuals transported to San Antonio, while temporarily halting nearby performances like Pete Yorn's set. Read more in Vanity Fair.

Event Details

• Date: September 14, 2007 (Friday of the festival weekend) VE Vanity Fair +1
• Location: Zilker Park, Austin, Texas (near vendor tents behind the stages)
• Cause: A propane tank attached to a vendor trailer
• Casualties: Four people injured; two victims suffered critical burns and were airlifted/transported to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. ®
• Impact on Festival: Sent thick black smoke into the air and briefly paused performances (such as Pete Yorn), though the fire was contained within roughly 40 minutes and the festival resumed.”


r/aclfestival • • 1d ago

ANYONE selling daily drills ACL shirt

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6 Upvotes

PLEASE if anyone has it pls pls pls pm me i want it so bad i was too sloshed the whole weekend to get one and im so sad


r/aclfestival • • 1d ago

Ruby waters for ACL 2027

2 Upvotes

Who else do you want to see next year?
My hope is she will get to perform!!


r/aclfestival • • 2d ago

Tinashe to acl 2027? NSFW

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11 Upvotes

Seems like a pretty safe assumption to make


r/aclfestival • • 2d ago

Question charli mff hoodie

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Does anyone have an extra charli hoodie they are willing to sell?


r/aclfestival • • 3d ago

Tame Impala 2027?

39 Upvotes

Title


r/aclfestival • • 2d ago

Looking for one GA ACL W2 Wristband - for collection

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m looking for one used Austin city limits weekend to general mission wristband for collection purposes. It could be cut or not. Will pay for shipping. Thank you.


r/aclfestival • • 3d ago

ISO Turnstile W1 footage

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This is probably a long shot, but during W1 after the turnstile set they started handing out setlists and throwing drum sticks into the crowd. At the end, Daniel (the drummer) got off and handed me a setlist himself at the barricade:’) I’d love to have any photo/video of that if anyone happens to have anything!


r/aclfestival • • 4d ago

Too bad ACL isn’t today

228 Upvotes

It’s 50 degrees out rn w/a high of 72 later this afternoon. Perfect weather for being outside all day.


r/aclfestival • • 5d ago

Missed Connection - Sunday Weekend 2 War on Drugs (Right side of stage, Sampler Platter hat)

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104 Upvotes

Just posting out of curiosity to see if I can find the guy I vibed with during The War on Drugs set on Sunday.

We were standing on the right side of the stage, towards mid-front.

You were wearing a Sampler Platter hat and mentioned that you live in Austin now but haven't always. I was the blonde girl in a white tank top and brown shorts.

We had that funny moment where I showed you my phone because I had literally just texted my ACL onsite friend group the exact same thing your hat said (before I saw it).

I mentioned the crinkles by your eyes caught my eye because it meant you smile a lot.

After the set I walked away, but something in me wished you'd followed me.

I smiled during our brief conversation and wanted to say hi and know a little more about who you are.

If you're on here, reply or shoot me a DM.


r/aclfestival • • 3d ago

Lineup Speculation Travis Scott

0 Upvotes

Look I know how everyone hates Travis here, but realistically there are also some fans who probably love him. He's playing three LATAM Lollapaloozas in March, and there is a new album on the way. What could that mean for ACL/Chicago Lolla? Please don't downvote because you dislike him, and don't say anything unless it's real feedback.


r/aclfestival • • 5d ago

Weekend 2 crowds

28 Upvotes

This was my first time at ACL!!! I had an absolute BLAST. Even with all the dust and now having the flu. I met so many incredible people and just bonding over music was the best feeling ever. The only things that made my experience a little worse was that the crowds were so incredibly mean. While I was watching the lorde set, when she started crying while talking about being independent, a girl behind me said AND I QUOTE. “Shut the fuck up and just sing bitch no one wants to hear you talking” then I turned around to look at her and she continued to tell me that I looked like lorde and we both needed to eat a cheeseburger 😀
Going along with that, I got thrown up on at the twenty one pilots set. To which his friend behind him said “we’re so screwed, his mom is going to ground him” so I think there needs to be better regulations on underage drinking. While I was sitting down I saw a couple different people buying 4+ drinks and giving them to underage kids.
Now I am all for teenagers having fun, being honest we all drank underage, but I think there was a huge issue with people not being able to handle their alcohol.
The twenty one pilots was THE BEST SHOW OF THE WEEKEND, however people shoving towards the front, throwing up, drinks being spilled on my sister, there was just a lot going on which made it hard to enjoy at certain times.
Anyways, don’t get me wrong I will probably be back next year and i’m not saying there should be an age restriction on ACL because it is a family friendly event for the most part, but all the issues I had were with teenage aged kids. It sucks but hey what can you do🤷🏼‍♀️


r/aclfestival • • 5d ago

Looking for a video moment

8 Upvotes

I can’t remember exactly which year, I want to say 2019. It was when Childish Gambino performed after his injury the prior year. There was a moment when he asked the audience if they liked weed and someone gave him a joint and he lit it up. I might not remember the details exactly, but I hope someone here has a video!


r/aclfestival • • 5d ago

Looking for a Used 2026 ACL Wristband

2 Upvotes

I’m looking for a used weekend 2 wristband for collection purposes thank you


r/aclfestival • • 6d ago

ACL 2026 Weekend Two: DustCL

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29 Upvotes

ACL Weekend Two was a complete 180 from WK 1's MudCL. Although dusty the music, vibes, and energy was so good this year. I had a great time getting up close with my son to see the bands and I think he had an awesome time.

#austincitylimits #twentyonepilots #sofitukker #saintmotel #fatherandson #festivevibes


r/aclfestival • • 7d ago

Lineup insight from c3 COO

165 Upvotes

Nothing really new here, but interesting to hear C3 COO answering question on how local Austin bands are booked. He also said a 2027 Headline was already booked that he is excited about 👀


r/aclfestival • • 7d ago

Twenty One Pilots

52 Upvotes

r/aclfestival • • 8d ago

To the young guys

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659 Upvotes

To the young guys who took this photo of me while Murph was playing in Saturday, I didn’t get your names but this was my first solo fest (I was SO nervous) and you were the only people who offered to take photos of me (even told me to put my glasses on with my mask 😂 to make the photo complete), absolutely adore the shit out of both of you and I hope your whole group had the most amazing time 💜


r/aclfestival • • 6d ago

What’s with all the kids?

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I can’t for the life of me imagine why people bring young children to ACL. It’s so loud and chaotic, pot smoke everywhere and 90% of them look bored out of their minds. Talked to one guy who said he brought his daughter every year since she’s been born. 7 now. To each their own I guess but as the concert let out after Rufus, I’m getting rammed by a baby stroller from behind walking in the tightest crowd ever. Just seems like there’s better options available.


r/aclfestival • • 7d ago

TURNSTILE WKND 2

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Hiiiiii! Was hoping to connect with anyone who might have videos from Turnstile Wknd 2! Their videographer recorded me and they played the clip before their set and I’m trying to find a recording of it! I was too excited when I saw myself to pull my phone out haha

For reference I was wearing glasses, a black headband and a tie dye shirt! OR if anyone knows where someone might have clipped/posted the full live stream? I’d really appreciate it!


r/aclfestival • • 8d ago

Parents that bring their kids without ear protection should be ban

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344 Upvotes

I saw this mom who was covering her son's ears with HER HANDS at bleachers. She was wearing ear protection but not him, he was playing on his switch sitting down on a chair.

Like what are moms hands gonna do for him?! The damage is done, parents need to adult and find a babysitter instead of dragging their kids places.


r/aclfestival • • 7d ago

TØP W2 RAWFEAR screen video

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Hi!! My bf and I were in the GA barricade stage right and were on the screen behind Tyler when he’s walking back to the stage during RAWFEAR. I found a video of the screen and we’re in it, but the thing is, the screen glitched the exact moment we were on it. Is there any way to get that original footage? Do the side screen recordings ever get uploaded? TIA🫶🏼