The full 2025 Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival lineup has dropped, with the event slated for October 3-5 and October 10-12 at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. Headliners include Sabrina Carpenter, Hozier, Doja Cat, Luke Combs, The Strokes, John Summit, and Doechii among an extensive roster of over 100 acts.
Key Lineup Highlights
- Sabrina Carpenter
- Hozier
- Doja Cat
- Luke Combs
- The Strokes
- John Summit
- Doechii
- Empire of the Sun
- Modest Mouse
- Phantogram
- Passion Pit
Fan Reactions
The official ACL poster release has stirred considerable debate across festival forums, especially on Reddit’s r/OutsideLands. While some fans voiced excitement for major acts like The Strokes and Empire of the Sun, the poster’s visual design drew widespread criticism. Comments ranged from calling it “horrendous” and “a shitty line-up poster” to lamenting its lack of creativity compared to festival staples like Coachella posters.
A vocal portion of the discussion preferred the Outside Lands lineup and branding, with remarks such as “OSL shits on this one!” indicating a loyalty split among festival communities.
Festival Wire Takeaway
The ACL 2025 lineup delivers a strong, diverse bill that should satisfy many musical tastes. However, the mixed feedback about the poster itself highlights a growing conversation around the impact of festival branding, artwork, and poster design on community perception and engagement. How a festival visually presents its lineup can heavily influence fan buzz just as much as the music.
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Source: r/OutsideLands