Austin City Limits festival closes after two weekends of performances
Sunny skies followed a muddy opening weekend and drew fans back for live music before the event ended.
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What happened
The Austin City Limits Music Festival ended after two three-day weekends at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. A muddy first weekend gave way to clear weather for the second. Fans later weighed in on the electronic music surge, saying certain rock acts stood out.
Why it matters
A reviewer gave the 2026 festival a solid B, citing an uneven lineup. Lorde, Turnstile and Austin's spirit were credited with lifting the grade.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 9:27 PM ET: The festival officially came to a close after two three-day weekends.
- Oct 12, 7:00 AM ET: Fans shared their views on the surge of DJs and electronic music, noting certain rock acts made an impression.
- Oct 12, 12:45 PM ET: The festival was graded a B, with Lorde, Turnstile and Austin's spirit credited for lifting it despite an uneven lineup.
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