Written by Clinton Camper
Every October, Zilker Park becomes the heartbeat of Austin—and this year, that pulse is thunderous.
ACL Festival 2025 just unveiled a lineup that reads like a fever dream: Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, The Strokes, Hozier, Luke Combs, John Summit, and Doe-freakin-chii. That’s just the top line. Dig deeper and you’ll find a beautifully chaotic blend of legacy acts, internet-born stars, and genre-defying newcomers.
We’re talking everything from the long-awaited return of Rilo Kiley to indie heartbreakers like Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Greg Isakov. From the maximalist pop of MK.gee to the genre-crushing swagger of Pierce the Veil. And yes, somehow both T-Pain and Panda Bear are playing, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.
ACL has always been a mirror to music’s ever-shifting landscape—and this year, that reflection feels sharper than ever. You’ve got Gen Z icons standing shoulder to shoulder with blog-era legends. Dance floors curated for golden hour transitions. Mosh pits. Glow sticks. Maybe even a few tears. The festival isn’t just catering to one type of fan anymore—it’s feeding the whole ecosystem.
Here’s how the weekends break down:
Playing Both Weekends:
These are your anchors—the artists you can count on no matter which weekend you’re attending. Headliners like Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, The Strokes, and Luke Combs lead the charge. But the list runs deep: Doechii, Cage the Elephant, T-Pain, Empire of the Sun, and Djo all bring serious heat—alongside a stacked undercard featuring Role Model, King Princess, Panda Bear, Wet Leg, Japanese Breakfast, and Magdalena Bay.
Weekend One Only (Oct 3–5):
Catching Weekend One? You’re getting the only sets from Modest Mouse, Maren Morris, Sammy Virji, The Backseat Lovers, Riize, and Phantogram. Plus exclusive appearances by Willow Avalon, Briscoe, Wild Rivers, and Celeste.
Weekend Two Only (Oct 10–12):
Weekend Two gets some gems of its own—Pierce the Veil, Zeds Dead, Car Seat Headrest, and Sam Barber only show up here. You’ll also catch exclusive sets from Gregory Allen Isakov, Fujii Kaze, Bilmuri, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, and the legendary Rilo Kiley reunion.
So what’s next? The schedule drops. The conflicts begin. We complain. We cope. We carve out our perfect weekend knowing full well it’ll all change the moment we set foot on the grass.
But that’s the magic of it. The unpredictability. The discovery. The volume.
See below for the full artist breakdown by weekend and start planning your schedule now!
Both Weekends:
Sabrina Carpenter
Hozier
Doja Cat
Luke Combs
The Strokes
John Summit
Doechii
Feid
Cage The Elephant
T-Pain
Empire of the Sun
Djo
Mk.gee
Polo & Pan
Role Model
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Wet Leg
Dr Dog
King Princess
Japanese Breakfast
Magdalena Bay
Olivia Dean
MARINA
Dylan Gossett
Gigi Perez
MJ Lenderman
The Favors
Latin Mafia
Disco Lines
Passion Pit
The Dare
Ocean Alley
Joey Valence & Brae
LP Giobbi
Confidence Man
Panda Bear
Anderson East
Spacey Jane
Tanner Usrey
Good Neighbours
Yoke Lore
La Lom
Lucius
Royal and the Serpent
Jensen Mcrae
Spill Tab
Flowerovlove
Vincent Lima
Amble
Alemeda
Don West
Midnight Generation
Chezile
Sydney Rose
Weekend One Only
Maren Morris
Sammy Virji
Modest Mouse
The Backseat Lovers
Riize
Phantogram
Willow Avalon
Briscoe
Wild Rivers
Celeste
Honestav
Haute & Freddy
Orions Belte
The Heavy Heavy
Bebe Stockwell
Hotline TNT
Next Of Kin
Lamont Landers
Tiera Kennedy
Asleep At The Wheel
Inoha
Clover County
Nicky Youre
Moody Joody
Linka Moja
SL Houser
Goldford
Chuwi
Zinadelphia
Tyler Ballgame
Lvvrs
The Animeros
Geto Gala
Gizmo Varillas
Aaron Page
Disciples of Christ
Weekend Two Only
Pierce the Veil
Rilo Kiley
Zeds Dead
Car Seat Headrest
Sam Barber
Gregory Allen Isakov
Fujii Kaze
Bilmuri
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
Leisure
TOPS
Hans Williams
Crowe Boys
Julie
Odeal
Hey, Nothing
Aidan Bissett
Johnny Stimson
Fancy Hagood
The Bends
Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers
Skrilla
Eric Slick
Southhall
The Point.
Maggie Antone
South Arcade
Girl Tones
Ally Salort
Dizzy Fae
Farmer's Wife
Alex Amen
Shallowater
Ted Hammig & The Campaign
Huston-Tillotson University Jazz Collective