Austin City Limits Festival Streams on Disney+ and Hulu
The Austin City Limits Music Festival celebrates its 25th-anniversary edition this October across two weekends, running October 2 through 4 and October 9 through 11.
Global Streaming Expansion on Disney+ and Hulu
For music fans unable to travel to Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, the festival brings expanded viewing options. Disney has broadened its festival streaming portfolio this year to include Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza alongside Austin City Limits.
Subscription pricing for the platforms starts at $12.99 per month for the ad-supported bundle or $21.99 per month for the ad-free tier. Individual Disney+ plans begin at $12.49 monthly, while the premium tier costs $21.49. Neither Hulu nor Disney+ offers a standard free trial, though viewers can access a three-day trial via Hulu + Live TV.
Charli Xcx and Lorde Headline 25th Festival Anniversary
The festival’s milestone 25th year features headliners including Charli xcx, the xx, Lorde, Twenty One Pilots, and Skrillex. The digital broadcast covers two distinct channels. Friday, October 2 features performances by Brandon Flowers, Turnstile, Labrinth, Charli XCX, and Skrillex. Saturday, October 3 highlights Lola Young, Lykke Li, Lorde, Bleachers, and Young Miko. Sunday, October 4 closes out the weekend stream with Geese, the xx, Sofi Tukker, Blood Orange, Twenty One Pilots, and the War on Drugs.
Lineups vary between the two weekends. Kings of Leon replace Skrillex on the second weekend, while artists like Brandon Flowers, CMAT, and Rebecca Black appear exclusively on the weekend one bill.
Severe weather impacted Austin ahead of the gates opening. ACL organizer C3 Presents told local Austin news station KVUE that proactive preparations are underway in Zilker Park, including clearing drains, prepositioning equipment, and accelerating the setup schedule to protect park grounds.
Full Weekend One Streaming Schedule
All broadcast times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.
Friday, October 2 – Channel 1: 4:35 PM – Asleep at the Wheel, 5:25 PM – New Constellations, 6:15 PM – Brandon Flowers, 7:15 PM – Turnstile, 8:15 PM – Leon Thomas, 9:35 PM – The Chainsmokers, 10:45 PM – Charli XCX.
Friday, October 2 – Channel 2: 4:35 PM – LP, 5:40 PM – Jesse Welles, 6:45 PM – Bunt., 7:50 PM – Labrinth, 8:55 PM – Molly Santana, 10:05 PM – Skrillex.
Saturday, October 3 – Channel 1: 4:25 PM – Finn Wolfhard, 5:15 PM – Suki Waterhouse, 6:30 PM – Palace, 7:30 PM – Lola Young, 8:35 PM – Lykke Li, 9:40 PM – Lorde.
Saturday, October 3 – Channel 2: 4:25 PM – Arcy Drive, 5:30 PM – Young Miko, 6:35 PM – Balu Brigada, 7:45 PM – Bleachers, 8:55 PM – Levity, 10:00 PM – Snow Strippers.
Sunday, October 4 – Channel 1: 4:35 PM – Dexter and the Moonrocks, 5:30 PM – Audrey Hobert, 6:25 PM – Max McNown, 7:30 PM – Geese, 8:35 PM – Blood Orange, 9:45 PM – Twenty One Pilots, 11:20 PM – Parcels.
Sunday, October 4 – Channel 2: 4:35 PM – Stella Lefty, 5:25 PM – Claire Rosinkrantz, 6:30 PM – Cannons, 7:30 PM – Sofi Tukker, 8:35 PM – Saint Motel, 9:45 PM – The xx, 11:05 PM – The War on Drugs.