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Austin City Limits 2025: 100+ Acts, Big Names Headline!

10/3/2025

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Summary

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Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 starts October 3 in Zilker Park, Texas, with over 100 performances across seven stages.
First-weekend headliners are Hozier, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and T-Pain, spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, and more.
A companion app helps attendees manage schedules and discover acts such as Wet Leg and MJ Lenderman.

History

Historical Context

The Austin City Limits Music Festival began in 2002, celebrating diverse musical genres and attracting thousands. By 2019, attendance exceeded 75,000, reflecting Austin's cultural significance. The festival's evolution, including over 100 performances in 2025, highlights its role in promoting artists and fostering community engagement, solidifying Austin's status as a prominent music capital in the U.S.

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Story summary

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 starts October 3 in Zilker Park, Texas, with over 100 performances across seven stages.
First-weekend headliners are Hozier, Doechii, Sabrina Carpenter, and T-Pain, spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, EDM, and more.
A companion app helps attendees manage schedules and discover acts such as Wet Leg and MJ Lenderman.

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