ACL Music Festival
Austin City Limits festival transportation
When: October 2–11, 2026
Two weekends in Zilker Park, tens of thousands of people and one way out. A pickup plan agreed in advance beats looking for a ride at the gate.
At a glance.
| Dates | October 2–11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Zilker Park |
Getting to Zilker Park.
Austin City Limits takes place in October across two consecutive weekends at Zilker Park, close to downtown but surrounded by neighborhoods and the Barton Springs corridor. The 2026 festival is scheduled for October 2–4 and October 9–11.
The walk from the nearest street drop-off to the entrance can be longer than expected, and the hardest part is the end of the night: everyone leaves within the same hour. The practical plan is to choose your meeting point away from the busiest gates, share it with the whole group, and decide in advance whether to leave early, or wait for the crowd to thin.
A simple plan for festival days.
Pick the pickup point first
Choose one location and a backup, and share them with everyone in the group before the festival opens.
Decide who is leaving when
Groups often split: some leave after a set, others stay for the headliner. Tell us the plan so the vehicle fits the split.
Use hourly service for the full day
If you are moving between a hotel, dinner and the festival, an hourly booking keeps one car with you.
Bring the group together for larger parties
For eight people or more see group transportation.
Before you book
Questions, answered
Something not covered here? Add it to your request, or send us a message.
Can you drop us at the gate?
Where a vehicle can stop is set by the festival and the city. We will confirm a workable drop-off with you before the day.
Do you take bookings for both weekends?
Yes; list each date on the request.
What about other events at Zilker Park or downtown?
See event transportation.
Reserve festival rides.
Send your dates, group size and where you are staying.