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Can you bring food to ACL?

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Penelope Carter

Updated on March 14, 2026

Can you bring food to ACL?

ACL Festival Tips
Only empty plastic or aluminum water bottles are permitted (no glass). Refill stations are available within the park. Outside food and drink are not permitted. Large backpacks are no longer permitted for security reasons.

Accordingly, what can you bring into ACL?

ALLOWED*

  • Bags will be restricted to small purses, totes and drawstring bags only.
  • Binoculars.
  • Blankets, Sheets, Towels.
  • Strollers.
  • Cameras (basic point and shoot consumer-grade cameras) without detachable lenses and other accessories (monopods, selfie sticks, tripods, GoPro mounts, and other attachments are not allowed)

One may also ask, can you bring cigarettes into ACL? Here's what's NOT allowed: E-cigs or vaping devices (ACL is a smoke-free festival. Festival-goers are encouraged to smoke outside the festival gates in the street. People are allowed to re-enter and exit the grounds three times during the day.)

Thereof, are backpacks allowed at ACL?

BAG POLICY: All bags will be searched before entry. Bag size may not exceed 14” x 11” x 5” (35cm x 28cm x 12cm), or 30 linear inches (75cm) in total, and must have no more than one singular pocket or opening. Backpacks and bags with multiple pockets are prohibited.

Is ACL Cancelled?

Tickets for all shows not affected by a postponement or cancellation will remain available through www.acl-live.com. ACL TV taping with Tyler Childers (March 24): In light of current events around COVID19, the Austin City Limits taping with Tyler Childers on March 24th has been cancelled.

Can I bring a water bottle to ACL?

While you can't bring any liquids into the event, we do suggest you have some water with you while you wait in line to enter and bring an EMPTY refillable water bottle to fill at the free water filling stations all across the venue.

Can you bring water bottles into ACL?

ACL Festival Tips
Only empty plastic or aluminum water bottles are permitted (no glass). Refill stations are available within the park. Outside food and drink are not permitted. Large backpacks are no longer permitted for security reasons.

Is ACL rain or shine?

The festival takes place rain or shine. THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS WRISTBAND POLICY.

Where can I park at ACL?

There is no parking at Zilker Park for the ACL Festival, so take advantage of the Complimentary Official Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest instead! Board at Republic Square Park at the corner of 4th & Guadalupe streets and you'll be dropped off on Barton Springs Road outside the Barton Springs West Entrance.

Where do I park for ACL 2019?

There is no parking at Zilker Park for the ACL Festival, so take advantage of the Complimentary Official Festival Shuttles provided by ACL Fest instead! Board at Republic Square Park at the corner of 4th & Guadalupe streets and you'll be dropped off on Barton Springs Road outside the Barton Springs West Entrance.

What should I wear to ACL?

If you're traveling to ACL from out of town, pack a long-sleeved shirt or hoodie, on the rare occasion that it gets chilly at night. If you wear a dress or skirt, I would invest in some bike shorts, Gold Bond, or Body Glide.

What time does ACL start on Sunday?

The VIP Grove is open 12PM-10PM on Friday and 11AM-10PMom Saturday & Sunday. The Platinum Lounge is open 12PM-10:30PM on Friday and 11AM-10:30PM on Saturday & Sunday.

What time does ACL Fest end?

Oct 2 – Oct 11, 2020

Does Austin City Limits sell out?

Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
Single-Day Passes for Saturday, Weekend 1 of ACL Fest, are now SOLD OUT. Get your Weekend 2 Passes before they're gone too!

Does Austin City Limits sell one day tickets?

Three-day Platinum Tickets are available for Weekend One and Weekend Two for $3,600 each on the official ACL website. Single-day tickets are also available for $2,000 each.

How does Austin City Limits Work?

The Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival is an annual music festival held in Zilker Park in Austin, Texas on two consecutive three-day weekends. Inspired by the KLRU/PBS music series of the same name, the festival is produced by Austin-based company C3 Presents, which also produces Lollapalooza.

Is ACL weekend 1 or 2 better?

Weekend 2 is better for sound. They work out all the sound issues they may have during weekend 1. W1 is hotter outside but the grass is green. Also W1 always sells out so it feels like more people.

Does ACL release more tickets?

ACL Fest 2020 is scheduled to go down Oct. 2-4 and Oct. 9-11 and three-day general admission and general admission plus tickets to both weekends of the festival will be available. The lineup won't be released til next May, but those are probably the lowest prices we will see for next year's fest.