The Austin City Limits Music Festival returns for its 25th anniversary, offering a global livestream on Disney+ and Hulu for the first time.
Key facts
- •The festival is marking its 25th anniversary with events held over two weekends in October.
- •Streaming is available globally on Disney+ and Hulu, marking an expansion from previous U.S.-only access.
- •The festival features eight stages, with two channels dedicated to the livestream.
- •Kings of Leon will join the lineup for the second weekend, replacing Skrillex.
- •Organizers are taking steps to mitigate the impact of wet weather at Zilker Park.
The Austin City Limits Music Festival begins its 25th-anniversary celebration this month, spanning two weekends from October 2 to 4 and October 9 to 11. For the first time, the festival will be available to stream globally on Disney+ and Hulu, expanding beyond its previous U.S.-only availability. The event features a diverse lineup of headliners, including Charli XCX, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, the xx, and Skrillex.
Festival Lineup and Streaming Details
The festival will broadcast performances from its eight stages across two dedicated channels on Disney+ and Hulu. The first weekend's schedule includes appearances by artists such as Turnstile, the War on Drugs, Lykke Li, Blood Orange, and Bleachers. While many acts perform during the first weekend, the lineup shifts for the second weekend, with Kings of Leon replacing Skrillex, and artists like Brandon Flowers, CMAT, and Rebecca Black appearing only during the first weekend.
Operational Preparations and Weather
Organizers at C3 Presents have implemented proactive measures at Zilker Park to manage expected stormy weather. These preparations include clearing drains, accelerating the setup schedule, and prepositioning equipment to protect the festival grounds.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Pitchfork, Rolling Stone.
