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Kendrick Lamar performs on the American Express stage at ACL on Oct. 6, 2023.

Liveshot: Kendrick Lamar attempts to perform a full show despite his late arrival

Mimi Calzada and Katie Chang October 8, 2023

As thousands of festival-goers gathered around the American Express stage in anticipation of Kendrick Lamar’s slated 8:40 p.m. performance time, a message flashed on the screens on either side of the...

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Kali Uchis drops Austin City Limits Music Festival

Andrea Arias-Zarate and Evelyn Martinez October 6, 2023

Despite Latinx artists’ dominating the music sphere in recent years, Austin City Limits Music Festival did not offer much variety in their headliners. Kali Uchis, the only Latina headliner this year,...

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Most memorable moments throughout ACL history

Diego Saldaña and Mimi Calzada October 3, 2023

Since 2002, Austin City Limits has thrived bringing legendary artists to Austin for its Zilker Metropolitan Park weekend takeovers. Through the years, performances by renowned artists and unexpected events...

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Austin gospel quartet The Moriah Sisters on ACL, empowering people to love

Mehana Ondreyka, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

For Janice Lee of The Moriah Sisters, making music with family poses a challenge that she cherishes. Formed 29 years ago out of Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church, Austin native gospel quartet...

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Five LGBTQ+ artists to see at Austin City Limits

Trisha Dasgupta, Associate Life&Arts Editor October 3, 2023

Steadily featuring more diverse artists every year, Austin City Limits’ lineup looks much different than when it first started in 2002. Texas’ biggest music festival, ACL, is a great way to see long-beloved...

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Quiz: Which ACL food vendor to visit based on your favorite ACL artists

Trinity Orosco, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

With 50 food vendors provided at Austin City Limits and over 100 performances, it can be hard for festivalgoers to find the time to visit each one. The Daily Texan created this quiz so attendees can enjoy...

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

ACL 2023 headliners playlist

Minza Mirza and Tyler Pullum October 3, 2023

This year’s ACL lineup consists of a wide-ranging group of artists from genres such as alternative folk to electronic R&B. The eclectic nature of ACL can seem exciting yet daunting. Which stage deserves...

How to get to ACL from campus

How to get to ACL from campus

Kaeli Kampschmidt, General Life&Arts Reporter October 3, 2023

Live music, dancing, fun and, unfortunately, traffic all come to mind when thinking about Austin City Limits. In order to help combat the standstill car lines, The Daily Texan compiled a list of alternative...

Letter from the Editor: ACL is Austin

Letter from the Editor: ACL is Austin

Logan Dubel, Life&Arts Desk Editor October 3, 2023

Nearly half a million people will pack Zilker Park over the next two weekends, all with the same common goal: to hear the music. Bringing together a crowd of that magnitude unified about anything these...

Artist Tai Verdes performs at Austin City Limits on Oct. 15, 2022.

Photo Gallery: Austin City Limits Festival, Week Two

Peyton Sims and Julius Shieh October 21, 2022

Music fans attend week two of the annual Austin City Limits Festival from Oct. 14-16, 2022.

Fans cheer and take photos as The Marías perform at the Barton Springs stage at Austin City Limits on Oct. 16, 2022.

Best acts from ACL Fest weekend 2

Reya Mosby and Sage Dunlap October 18, 2022

From nostalgic sing-alongs to surprise guests, Austin City Limits performers brought sprawling audiences a variety of vibrant performances, once again shining a spotlight on the city’s love for live...

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