Panda Bear Makes ACL Festival Debut Friday with Psychedelic Set

Your ACL Radar: Panda Bear

Panda Bear, aka Noah Lennox of Animal Collective fame, is set to make his Austin City Limits Festival debut on Friday, October 10, 2025. Known for his lush, psychedelic pop and experimental electronics, he brings an immersive and hypnotic live show that blends layered vocals, samples, and rich soundscapes. Fans of Animal Collective, Brian Wilson, and Boards of Canada will find plenty to love.

What to Expect

  • Set likely in the late afternoon or early evening on either the Barton or Tito’s stage.
  • A visually rich, atmosphere-filled performance.
  • Highlights expected: “Boys Latin,” “Comfy in Nautica,” and “Edge of the Edge.”
  • A sound that combines melodic vocal harmonies with innovative production techniques.

Recent Shows

Panda Bear recently shared the stage with Toro y Moi at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater in Austin on May 12, 2025, showcasing his distinctive vocal layering and sonic experimentation.

ACL Friday 2025 Lineup Highlights

Among others performing Friday are Hozier, Luke Combs, Cage the Elephant, Empire of the Sun, King Princess, Rilo Kiley, and Role Model.

Fan Buzz

The Reddit festival community is abuzz with excitement about Panda Bear’s unique voice and set quality, anticipating a standout experience.

Listen Ahead

Get a preview of Panda Bear’s live vibe from his 2025 shows and stream his music on Spotify and YouTube.

For a glimpse into his live journey, check out this setlist.fm preview:
Panda Bear live set preview

Brace for a dreamy, sonic trip at ACL this fall!

Source: r/aclfestival

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