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The "Live Music Capital of the World" has officially revealed its guest list for the party of the quarter-century. Earlier today, Austin City Limits Music Festival organizers dropped the highly anticipated lineup for its 25th Anniversary, scheduled to take place across two weekends this fall: October 2-4 and October 9-11, 2026. The 2026 bill leans heavily into a "renaissance" of electronic and indie-pop, featuring a curated mix of generational icons and modern heavyweights. The Headliners Returning to Zilker Park with a roster that emphasizes high-energy production and moody indie-rock, the 2026 headliners include: Charli XCX: Riding the wave of her global "Brat" era dominance. Lorde: Marking a long-awaited return to the Austin stage. The xx: The influential trio reunites for a rare festival appearance. RÜFÜS DU SOL: Bringing their signature cinematic dance sound. Twenty One Pilots: Celebrated for their legendary live show athletics. **Skrillex (Weekend 1): Delivering a high-octane electronic exclusive. Kings of Leon (Weekend 2): Providing the rock-anthem "legacy" grit for the second weekend. 25th Anniversary Highlights This year’s lineup also reflects a deep roster of sub-headliners and fan favorites, including The War on Drugs, Bleachers, Turnstile, The Chainsmokers, and Labrinth. As is tradition, 3-Day Tickets go on sale today at 12:00 PM CT via the official ACL Festival website. For those who can’t make it to the dust of Zilker Park, Disney+ and Hulu will return as the official streaming partners, providing live coverage of Weekend One performances. Additionally, a new partnership with Spotify was announced, which will generate custom "Festival Personas" and playlists for ticket holders based on their listening history. "For 25 years, ACL Fest has been the heartbeat of the Austin music scene," said a festival spokesperson. "This lineup isn't just a look at where music is now—it’s a celebration of the artists who have defined our culture over the last two decades." Browse a breakdown of acts on the lineup and check out a YouTube Playlist. https://youtube.com/playlist?listPLhLyUxyynCkkn6ihJXSb_qnpPrB3-RR7b&sikAyEgUWeAleVlrsi Pop/Mainstream Charli XCX Lorde Twenty One Pilots Bleachers Labrinth Electronic/Dance RÜFÜS DU SOL Skrillex The Chainsmokers SOFI TUKKER Parcels Indie/Alternative Rock The xx The War on Drugs Brandon Flowers Geese Die Spitz Rock/Legacy Kings of Leon Turnstile Latin/Global Young Miko Rusowsky Rodrigo y Gabriela Austin Local/Country Asleep at the Wheel Calder Allen

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ACL Fest 2026: Charli XCX, Lorde, and The xx Set to Headline 25th Anniversary Celebration