The Austin City Limits Festival has unveiled its full 2025 lineup for October 3-5 and 10-12, spotlighting top acts across genres. Key headliners include:
- Friday: Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage the Elephant, Empire of the Sun
- Saturday: Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Doechii, DJO
- Sunday: Doja Cat, John Summit, Feid, T-Pain, MK.Gee
Fans on Reddit have been vocal about scheduling conflicts, particularly the Saturday overlap between Sabrina Carpenter and The Strokes, forcing tough choices. The Friday simultaneous sets of Cage the Elephant and Empire of the Sun have also drawn criticism, with some calling this the “worst headliner split in a while.”
While the dance-heavy Sunday lineup excites some, others are less enthused as it deviates from rock and indie roots. Ticket demand is especially high for Saturday, expected to sell out quickly.
Despite the grumblings, the overall lineup balance of country, indie, pop, and electronic acts underscores ACL’s broad musical appeal. However, the tough schedule highlights the ongoing challenge of booking multiple marquee artists without splitting the crowd. Fans will have to strategize their festival days carefully this year at Zilker Park.
Source: r/aclfestival