A viral post on r/aclfestival recently floated a spoof lineup titled the “Austin City Limits 2023 Mumford Festival,” slated for October 6-8 and 13-15. The fake poster comically lists “Mumford & Sons” repeatedly as the only act — a parody riff that exaggerated the band’s presence. Other playful entries included mashups like “Mumford Lamar,” “Mumford Fighters,” “Shania & Sons,” and “Alanis Mumford.”
Festival fans quickly recognized the joke. Comments flagged the lineup as obviously fake, primarily because Mumford & Sons actually is on the official ACL 2023 roster, alongside Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Shania Twain, and more. The humorous thread served as a lighthearted band pun playground rather than real news.
To be clear, the real Austin City Limits Festival will run over two weekends: October 6-8 and 13-15 at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The official lineup — announced on May 9, 2023 — features headliners including:
- Kendrick Lamar
- Foo Fighters
- Mumford & Sons
- Shania Twain
- The Lumineers
- ODESZA
- Alanis Morissette
- The 1975
This spoof remains a fun meme circulating among ACL fans, not any reflection of new festival announcements or changes. Keep an eye on the Wire for the latest verified festival news.
Source: r/aclfestival