Venue guide

Austin City Limits Music Festival

Austin City Limits Music Festival is a music festival in Austin, TX.

Venue info

Checked against Austin City Limits Music Festival’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.

Bag policy

Checked Oct 15, 2026

Small clutches and fanny packs up to 6 x 9 inches may be non-clear with one pocket. Larger bags must be clear and smaller than 12 x 6 x 12 inches.

Allowed

  • Clutches and fanny packs up to 6 x 9 inches with no more than one pocket
  • Clear bags larger than 6 x 9 inches and smaller than 12 x 6 x 12 inches
  • Empty hydration packs with no more than two main compartments and one smaller compartment

Not allowed

  • Bags that exceed the size or pocket limits
  • Non-clear bags larger than 6 x 9 inches, except permitted hydration packs

Entrances and doors

Checked Oct 15, 2026

Use Barton Springs East, Barton Springs West or Lady Bird Entrance. Reach Lady Bird from the north via the pedestrian bridge under MoPac. For 2026, the family lane is at Barton Springs East. Check the official daily opening schedule.

Parking

Checked Oct 15, 2026

There is no public festival parking at Zilker Park or in surrounding neighborhoods. Paid options include Barton Oaks and 1221 MoPac garages and Austin High School at 1715 W Cesar Chavez Street. Use the official links to reserve.

Rideshare

Checked Oct 15, 2026

Enter Austin City Limits Music Festival or Zilker Park in the Lyft app. The app directs you to the nearest festival drop-off point.

Accessibility

Checked Oct 15, 2026

No separate ADA ticket is required. Accessible entry lanes are available at festival entrances. Visit the Access Center in the Guest Services Tent near the Barton Springs entrance for assistance, viewing-area information and listening devices. Email access@aclfestival.com with questions.

Food and drink

Checked Oct 15, 2026

The festival is cashless. Pay by credit card, debit card or mobile payment. Registered cashless wristbands are also accepted.

Re-entry

Checked Oct 15, 2026

You may return up to two times per day after your first entry. Have your wristband scanned when leaving. Scan it again and repeat security screening when you return.

Tickets and will call

Checked Oct 15, 2026

Collect will-call orders at the West, Lady Bird or East Box Office. Bring government-issued ID and your receipt barcode. West and East box offices are on Barton Springs Road. Lady Bird Box Office is on Stratford Drive. Check the published schedule for your festival day.

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