Austin City Limits marks its 25th year this October, and the festival’s opening weekend will be available to watch live for viewers off the festival grounds. Starting Oct. 2, three full days of performances will stream on Disney+ and Hulu, making this anniversary edition more accessible nationwide.
The lineup blends pop headliners with breakthrough and veteran acts across genres, from electronic and indie to rock and alternative. That mix matters now: with festival travel still uneven, the streamed sets offer a near–real-time way to follow major performances and rising artists without being in Austin.
Why this weekend is worth tuning in
Top-billed names include Charli XCX, Lorde, Skrillex and Twenty One Pilots, but the festival also highlights younger bands and genre-crossing bills that often drive post-festival playlists and editorial coverage. For music industry watchers and casual listeners alike, ACL’s broadcasts tend to surface notable live moments that quickly circulate on social platforms.
- When: Weekend one — October 2–4 (first weekend streams live); second weekend runs October 9–11 in Austin.
- Where to watch: Full streaming of the three days on Disney+ and Hulu.
- Time reference: All schedules below are listed in Eastern Time (ET).
Full streaming schedule — Weekend one (Eastern Time)
Friday, October 2
| Channel 1 | Channel 2 |
|---|---|
| 4:35 PM – Asleep at the Wheel | 4:35 PM – LP |
| 5:25 PM – New Constellations | 5:40 PM – Jesse Welles |
| 6:15 PM – Brandon Flowers | 6:45 PM – Bunt. |
| 7:15 PM – Turnstile | 7:50 PM – Labrinth |
| 8:15 PM – Leon Thomas | 8:55 PM – Molly Santana |
| 9:35 PM – The Chainsmokers | 10:05 PM – Skrillex |
| 10:45 PM – Charli XCX |
Saturday, October 3
| Channel 1 | Channel 2 |
|---|---|
| 4:25 PM – Finn Wolfhard | 4:25 PM – Arcy Drive |
| 5:15 PM – Suki Waterhouse | 5:30 PM – Young Miko |
| 6:30 PM – Palace | 6:35 PM – Balu Brigada |
| 7:30 PM – Lola Young | 7:45 PM – Bleachers |
| 8:35 PM – Lykke Li | 8:55 PM – Levity |
| 9:40 PM – Lorde | 10:00 PM – Snow Strippers |
Sunday, October 4
| Channel 1 | Channel 2 |
|---|---|
| 4:35 PM – Dexter and the Moonrocks | 4:35 PM – Stella Lefty |
| 5:30 PM – Audrey Hobert | 5:25 PM – Claire Rosinkrantz |
| 6:25 PM – Max Mcnown | 6:30 PM – Cannons |
| 7:30 PM – Geese | 7:30 PM – Sofi Tukker |
| 8:35 PM – Blood Orange | 8:35 PM – Saint Motel |
| 9:45 PM – Twenty One Pilots | 9:45 PM – The xx |
| 11:20 PM – Parcels | 11:05 PM – The War on Drugs |
Expect the live streams to mix full-set broadcasts with backstage segments and highlights. If you follow a particular act, check the scheduled start time—sets can run long and channel swaps occasionally shift coverage.
Beyond the headliners, pay attention to mid-day and late-afternoon performers: festival discovery often happens there, and critics and playlists frequently pick up performances that generate fresh interest after the event. For this edition, that list includes both established indie names and younger artists who may break out after their ACL appearances.
Whether you’re watching from home or catching clips later, the weekend’s broadcasts offer a snapshot of the current live-music landscape—and a reminder of how festivals now serve audiences both on site and online.
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