Zilker Park, Austin, Texas · Early October (two weekends)
Austin City Limits
trip guide
Two weekends in Zilker, summer refusing to leave. Start with the planning guide that matches what you need, then confirm official details for your edition.
Start here
The packing list
A saved, printable checklist plus 8 gear picks chosen for Austin City Limits’s conditions — verified weekly.
Open the packing list →What to wear
Day looks, night layers, and the footwear that survives this terrain.
Open guide →Allowed items
How to use current official policies before you pack.
Open guide →Weather & conditions
What conditions change the list—and what to recheck.
Open guide →First-timer guide
A calmer arrival and planning path for your first edition.
Open guide →Sources we use
Event-specific details are reviewed against official festival information. If you see a change, tell us so we can check it.
ACL Festival official support and rules ↗ · checked 2026-07-13