A Reddit thread on r/aclfestival is calling for Austin City Limits to move to the spring after festivalgoers reported brutal heat during the October dates. The original post by user pingpongplus has racked up 229 upvotes and more than 100 comments.
- Attendees complained of extreme conditions — “real feel” temperatures around 100°F and limited shade or fans.
- The post points to the festival’s late-year scheduling, which organizers say helps Zilker Park prepare for the Trail of Lights in November/December.
- Several people reported seeing festivalgoers pass out and needing medical attention; the OP says this will be their last ACL unless something changes.
- The thread includes a push for a petition to move ACL to spring, arguing it could kick off the festival season rather than end it.
“IT IS TOO DAMN HOT!! Real feel was 100 yesterday, same with last year. Not much shade or fans!! … Maybe I’m dumb and there’s another reason it can’t be in the spring. Unfortunately this will be my last ACL. It is too damn hot.”
— pingpongplus, r/aclfestival
Organizers have historically kept ACL late in the year to accommodate Zilker Park’s holiday setup, but the Reddit thread highlights growing frustration over heat management. We’ll monitor responses from both festival fans and ACL organizers as the conversation evolves.