Austin event guide
ACL Festival Weekends
Two weekends of the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Zilker Park. Stay within reach of the park, plan the walk in, and fill the mornings with Austin's best tacos and swimming holes.
By Cameron HergetEvent dates checked against the official source
- Pick a weekend
- Groups of up to 16
- Oct 2027 (TBC)
Where to stay for the festival
All Austin staysSuggested plan, day by day
These are suggestions, not a package. AvantStay doesn’t book, sell, or arrange any of these activities. Check hours, tickets, and reservations directly with each place.
Day 1 · Fri: Swim, barbecue, festival
Cool off before the gates open.
Restaurant · Lunch
Classic Central Texas brisket without lining up at dawn.
Photo: Grant Hutchins, CC BY-SA 2.0
Event · Afternoon & evening
Through to the headliners. Plan your walk or rideshare drop-off in advance.
Photo: SteveHopson, CC BY 3.0
Day 2 · Sat: Late start, long night
Breakfast late, rest, then back to the park.
Restaurant · Late breakfast
Pancakes and an easy menu near campus, good for big tables.
Rest · Afternoon
Afternoon at the house
Recharge between days. The pool is your friend.
Event · Evening
Day two of the festival.
Day 3 · Sun: Lake morning, last day
Coffee on the water, then the final sets.
Cafe · Morning
Coffee on the deck over Lake Austin.
Event · Afternoon & evening
The final day of the weekend.
Restaurant · Late dinner
Seasonal small plates on South Lamar. Book for a group.
Good to know
Getting in
Fly into Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Arrive a day early to miss the event-day rush.
Dates
The 2027 dates aren't confirmed yet. The festival usually runs on the first two weekends of October.
Getting there
Roads around Zilker close on festival days. Walking or a rideshare drop-off is easiest.
Weather
Bring sunscreen and a refillable bottle.
Frequently asked questions
Within reach of Zilker Park, in South or Central Austin. The picks above are AvantStay's closest group stays to the park.
Not announced yet. It usually runs on the first two weekends of October.
The lineup is usually the same on both weekends, so most groups pick the one that suits their dates.
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