ACL 2025 Schedule is OFFICIALLY HERE! Now it’s time to find time for your favorite artists—but be warned, there are many tough decisions to be made due to schedule clashes.
Every year, ACL delivers a stellar lineup, and every year, the schedule release makes for tough decisions. This year is no different, with so many popular acts on the bill. Don’t worry—we’re here to help by offering our top recommendations to make those choices a little easier.
Both Weekends, Day Two: Sabrina Carpenter vs. The Strokes
Our Pick: This is the hardest decision of 2025, and we hate to sound cliche, but it’s up to you! We highly recommend checking out The Strokes first as this is their first festival in almost 3 years. During the middle of the set, run over to the American Express stage to catch the second half of the Sabrina Carpenter‘s set. It’s guaranteed you’ll hear some new tracks + the 2024 summer hit “Espresso”!
Both Weekends, Day One: Cage the Elephant vs. Empire of the Sun
Our Pick: While both acts tour often, Empire of the Sun is set to perform during Golden Hour… imagine hearing “Walking on a Dream” as the sun is going down. Enough said. If you wanna catch the undeniably great energy from Cage the Elephant, we absolutely cannot blame you.
Both Weekends, Day Two: Japanese Breakfast vs. DJO
Our Pick: This is another tough one, as both acts are often touring. Japanese Breakfast will always be an ACL Favorite, but DJO is more of hard get. With the last season of Stranger Things coming out this year and the high speculation of his character’s death, it might be worth seeing Joe Keery’s music persona before his popularity skyrockets even more. Plus, you get to hear the viral TikTok hit LIVE.
Both Weekends, Day Three: FEID vs. T-Pain vs. Passion Pit (YIKES!)
Our Pick: This one HURT, a lot. Another one where we have to tell you – it’s up to you. This year is ACL’s first year bringing in numerous latinx acts since 2019, so if you want to perrear and end the weekend with a bang, we HIGHLY recommend going to FEID. Passion Pit is set to take over the TITO’S STAGE, which is the big tent in the middle of the park. While this is an unusual stage for them to perform, it’s gonna be absolutely undeniable. T-Pain… now this is who you wanna see if you want to get lit to all of the classic 2000s R&B hits.
Weekend Two, Day Three: Ca7riel + Paco Amoroso vs. Gigi Perez
Our Pick: Both acts are viral in their own sense. Ca7riel + Paco blew up after their viral Tiny Desk performance, while Gigi Perez became popular through her fervent lyricism on TikTok. Gigi Perez will more than likely perform at a future ACL or Austin event, while Ca7riel + Paco are currently basking in all their glory through their surprise festival circuit. If you’re ready to jam and dance, we highly recommend you check out argentine duo Ca7riel + Paco Amoroso in their astonishing weekend two only exclusive set.
Austin City Limits 2025 will be happening on 10/3-10/5 and 10/10-10/12. Check out the full lineup and get your ACL tickets here: https://www.aclfestival.com/
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