Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 Weekend 2

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2026 Weekend 2 guideFrom official sources · checked Oct 14

at a glance

Hours
12 PM daily
Age
All ages. All ages. Children 8 and under get in free with a ticket-holding adult, up to 2 per adult, except in Platinum areas.
Camping
No on-site camping; overnight stays, tent, RV and vehicle camping are not permitted.
Re-entry
After first entry you can leave and return two more times per day; scan your wristband on exit and go through security again.
Bags
Clutches and fanny packs up to 6 x 9 in with one pocket need not be clear; larger bags must be clear and under 12 x 6 x 12 in. Empty hydration packs with up to two main compartments and one small one are allowed.
Payments
100% cashless; credit, debit, mobile payments and wristband cashless are accepted site wide.
Water
Free filtered water at hydration stations around the venue; bring an empty bottle.
Parking
No parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods; paid parking can be reserved at the Barton Oaks and 1221 MoPac garages or Austin High School.
Shuttles
Festival shuttles run from Sand Beach Park at Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr to the Barton Springs West entrance and back.

hours

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what to bring

Allowed

  • Empty reusable water bottles and hydration packs
  • Chairs without shade structures, not inflatable
  • Blankets, sheets and towels
  • Point-and-shoot cameras without detachable lenses
  • Portable battery packs
  • Non-aerosol sunscreen up to 3.4 oz
  • Hand sanitizer up to 3.4 oz
  • Empty personal misting fans up to 1.5 L
  • Totems under 7 ft made of light material
  • Strollers up to 31 x 52 in
  • Factory sealed naloxone
  • Sealed single-serving electrolyte packets

Not allowed

  • Aerosol containers, including sunscreen
  • Coolers
  • Outside food or beverage, including alcohol
  • Glass containers
  • Professional cameras and recording equipment
  • Selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas
  • Inflatables
  • Hammocks
  • Frisbees
  • Drones
  • Tents, canopies and chairs with shade structures
  • Wagons, carts, skateboards, scooters and bicycles
  • Pets (service animals allowed)
  • Weapons and fireworks

getting there

Map of Zilker Metropolitan Park Directions

Zilker Metropolitan Park

Austin, TX 78746, USA

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Parking
No parking at Zilker Park or in the surrounding neighborhoods; paid parking can be reserved at the Barton Oaks and 1221 MoPac garages or Austin High School.
Shuttles
Festival shuttles run from Sand Beach Park at Walter Seaholm and Electric Dr to the Barton Springs West entrance and back.
Rideshare
Lyft drops off at the nearest point to the festival; pickups are at Austin High School, Carpenter Hotel, 2525 Wallingwood, Lee Barton Dr and W Riverside Drive.
Public transit
Cap Metro buses, including MetroRapid Route 803, run near Zilker Park.
Accessibility
No separate ADA ticket is needed; accessible drop-off is available for vehicles with a state-issued placard or plate, and the Access Center issues accessibility wristbands.

official faq

Where is the festival?

Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704.

Which entrances are there?

East Barton Springs, West Barton Springs and Lady Bird.

How many tickets can I buy?

Up to 6 tickets per transaction.

Can I get a refund?

No. All sales are final, and only wristbands bought through Front Gate Tickets or the Festival Verified exchange are valid.

Can I take my wristband off between days?

No. Removing, stretching or tampering with it voids entry.

What if my wristband is lost or damaged?

It can be replaced once for the original purchaser for a $25 fee.

Can I smoke or vape?

No. Zilker Park is smoke free, and smoking and vaping are banned in all Austin parks.

Can I bring prescription medicine?

Yes, a day's supply in the pharmacy-labeled container, shown to medical staff at the gate.

What is the entry search like?

An airport-style search that may include a pat-down and magnetometer screening.

Where is the meeting point if I lose my friends?

The Main Guest Services Tent, which also handles lost and found.

sources

Collected from these pages on Wednesday, October 14. Festivals change policies close to the date, so check the official site before you travel.