Your Daily Guide

It’s hereeee! The first weekend of Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off today at noon. Here’s our best tips and recommendations for the weekend:

Your Guide

First things first, you need to arrive earlier than you think you need to. Entrances have a tendency to get clogged up when gates open and later in the day, around 3 or 4 p.m., as bigger and bigger acts start to perform. Check the festival’s list of what you can and can’t bring to speed things up, too. And if you somehow manage to breeze through security, which I hope you do, you’ll have plenty of time to fill up your water bottle, check out the merch, maybe grab a snack, and find a good spot!

Do you have a Type A friend? ACL Fest is the best time to employ their skills because you need to make a plan with your friends. Phone service gets spotty as more people arrive at Zilker Park, meaning you might not be able to text your friends information on where you’re sitting or eating. Designate a time and meeting spot so you can stay together! The Main Guest Services Tent also serves as an official festival meeting place if you get lost or separated. You can also rent a phone charger!

Finally, download the festival’s app this year. Festival officials will share any weather updates through Festiverse.

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ACL Fest weekend is the perfect time to order takeout or get something delivered! I’m loving this guide of food that holds up during delivery or on the ride home from the restaurant. [Eater Austin]

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