Charli xcx, Lola Young, Geese, Lorde and More Top Austin City Limits 25th Anniversary Festival Lineup

The lineup for the 25th anniversary edition of the Austin City Limits (ACL) music festival has been officially unveiled. Headlining the event across its two weekends will be a diverse roster of artists, including Charli xcx, Rufus Du Sol, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, and Skrillex (for weekend one), alongside Kings of Leon (weekend two) and the xx. The festival, which has become a staple of the live music calendar since its inception in 2002, will feature nine stages and operate over two consecutive weekends: October 2-4 and October 9-11.

Beyond the headliners, the 2025 lineup boasts a deep bench of established acts and emerging talent. Performers include Turnstile, Labrinth, Lola Young, The Chainsmokers, Geese, Young Miko, Bleachers, Sofi Tukker, Parcels, The War on Drugs, Leon Thomas, and Brandon Flowers (weekend one). Rising stars such as Audrey Hobert, Bella Kay (W2), Stella Lefty (W1), Paris Paloma, Skye Newman, Claire Rosinkranz, Rochelle Jordan (W1), Charlotte Lawrence (W2), Molly Santana (W1), Faouzia, and Britton (W1) are also on the bill. A strong Latin music presence will be felt, with artists like Rusowsky, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Paloma Morphy, Damaris Bojor (W2), and Rubio (W1) rounding out the schedule. The complete list of performers is available below.

Tickets for the event go on sale today at 12 p.m. CT. Fans can purchase 3-Day General Admission, GA+, VIP, and Platinum passes, as well as Hotel + Festival Experience packages and Group Hospitality options. Single-day tickets will be released at a later date. Children aged 8 and under can enter all general admission areas for free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Details regarding the Austin Kiddie Limits programming will be shared later this summer. A full breakdown of amenities for each ticket tier can be found on the festival’s official website.

For those unable to attend in person, Disney+ and Hulu will serve as the official streaming partners for the festival. All three days of weekend one will be broadcast live from October 2-4, offering a global audience a chance to experience the milestone anniversary event. "The 25th anniversary is a testament to the enduring power of live music in Austin," noted music industry analyst Sarah Jenkins in a recent interview. "This lineup reflects both the festival's historic roots and its ability to adapt to new sounds."