The Strokes, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat & More to Headline ACL Fest 2025
- Chris Collett
- May 7
- 2 min read
Austin City Limits Music Festival is back with one of its most stacked and eclectic lineups yet. Set across two weekends—October 3–5 and October 10–12, 2025—at Zilker Park, the Texas staple is bringing together legends, chart-toppers, and fresh faces in what’s sure to be one of the year’s most talked-about festivals.
Icons, Pop Powerhouses & Indie Royalty
At the top of the bill: Sabrina Carpenter, riding high off a career-making year; indie rock giants The Strokes; country sensation Luke Combs; soulful singer-songwriter Hozier; the unstoppable Doja Cat; viral rap innovator Doechii; and EDM powerhouse John Summit.
But the biggest surprise might be the long-awaited reunion of Rilo Kiley, performing together again for the first time since 2008. That’s the kind of booking that turns heads—and maybe even sparks a few tears.
The Deep Cuts Run Deep
Beyond the headliners, the lineup runs impressively deep. Acts like Japanese Breakfast, Empire of the Sun, T-Pain, Djo (yes, Joe Keery from Stranger Things), Wet Leg, and Cage the Elephant will each bring their own flavor to the weekend. It’s a melting pot of genre and generation—ACL always finds a way to keep things unpredictable in the best way.
Keep in mind: some artists are weekend-specific. Maren Morris and Modest Mouse are scheduled for Weekend One only, while Pierce the Veil and Rilo Kiley will hit the stage during Weekend Two.
Ticket Options for Every Level of Fan
ACL offers several ticket tiers to match your festival style:
General Admission ($360+): Access to all nine stages.
GA+ ($750+): Private lounges, better restrooms, and jumbo viewing screens.
VIP ($1,670+): Elevated viewing decks, VIP lounges, complimentary drinks, and more.
Platinum ($5,670+): Front-of-stage access, concierge service, free dining, golf cart transport.
Y’all Access ($27,000): All the above, plus Artist Village access, preshow events, and concierge perks for two.
Kids 8 and under get in free with a paying GA adult, and there are tiered options for nearly every budget—or splurge.
Final Thoughts
Between the headliners, indie reunions, and genre-bending surprises, ACL 2025 is shaping up to be a can’t-miss experience for music lovers of all stripes. Whether you’re showing up to scream every word to “Espresso,” relive your early 2000s glory with The Strokes, or discover your next favorite band—Zilker Park is the place to be this fall.
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