Austin City Limits is back, and this year you don’t even need to set foot in Texas to see it. Disney+ and Hulu are streaming select performances from ACL Weekend 1 live, with coverage starting Friday, October 2nd and running through Sunday, October 4th. The lineup reads like a who’s who of pop, indie and electronic music, and the schedule is dense enough that you might want to plan your couch seating ahead of time.
The livestream kicks off alongside the festival at Zilker Park in Austin. Subscribers get exclusive access, and the broadcast runs each day from 3:35 p.m. CT on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday starting slightly earlier at 3:25 p.m. CT. Coverage continues through the end of the live event each evening.
Friday’s Big Names
Charli XCX headlines Friday night at 9:45 p.m., followed by Skrillex at 9:05 p.m. on the other channel. Lorde takes the stage at 8:40 p.m. on Saturday, and The War on Drugs closes the weekend at 10:20 p.m. on Sunday, with The xx joining them at 10:05 p.m. on the second channel.
The scheduling means some fans will have to choose between watching one headliner and missing another. That’s the kind of compromise that comes with a multi-channel livestream, even when the stars are this bright.
Full Weekend Lineup
The full Weekend 1 livestream schedule runs across two channels, with times in CT. The table below shows the complete list of performances for the first weekend.
| Day | Time | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct 2 | 03:35 p.m. | Asleep at the Wheel (1) |
| Friday, Oct 2 | 03:35 p.m. | LP (2) |
| Saturday, Oct 3 | 03:25 p.m. | Finn Wolfhard (1) |
| Saturday, Oct 3 | 03:25 p.m. | Arcy Drive (2) |
| Sunday, Oct 4 | 03:35 p.m. | Dexter and the Moonrocks (1) |
| Sunday, Oct 4 | 03:35 p.m. | Stella Lefty (2) |
The overlap is real. Turnstile plays at 6:15 p.m. on Friday on the first channel, while Labrinth appears at the same time on the second. Bleachers follows Turnstile on the second channel at 6:45 p.m., with Lola Young on the first at 6:30 p.m. The Chainsmokers and Skrillex share the Friday night slot, with The Chainsmokers on the first channel at 8:35 p.m. and Skrillex on the second at 9:05 p.m.
The Channel Shuffle
The livestream splits performances between two channels, and the schedule moves fast. A viewer following a single artist could easily find themselves switching between both streams to catch everything.
Here’s a quick look at the busiest stretch of the weekend:
- Friday: Charli XCX at 9:45 p.m. on the first channel, Skrillex at 9:05 p.m. on the second.
- Saturday: Lorde at 8:40 p.m. on the first channel, The xx at 10:05 p.m. on the first.
- Sunday: The War on Drugs at 10:20 p.m. on the second channel, The xx at 10:05 p.m. on the second.
That Sunday lineup is the tightest of the weekend. The xx plays at 10:05 p.m. on the second channel, while The War on Drugs starts at 10:20 p.m. on the second. Fans of either band will need to choose which channel to watch, since the two acts start within five minutes of each other.
What the Schedule Says
The full Weekend 1 livestream schedule is a marathon of overlapping sets. Some artists appear simultaneously on both channels, which means viewers will inevitably miss something. That’s the nature of streaming multiple stages live.
The schedule is available now, and it shows just how packed the weekend is. Turnstile and Labrinth play at the same time on Friday, and The Chainsmokers and Skrillex split their Friday night slot. Then there’s the Sunday clash between The War on Drugs and The xx, which forces fans to pick one act over the other.
Ticket Options
Tickets for Austin City Limits 2026 are still available. Readers can get last-minute tickets directly through the festival’s official booking system.
For those who can’t attend, the livestream is the next best option. Both Disney+ and Hulu subscribers can watch, and the coverage begins each day at 3:35 p.m. CT on Friday and Saturday, with Saturday starting slightly earlier at 3:25 p.m. CT.
Key Facts Box
- Festival dates: October 2nd-4th at Zilker Park, Austin
- Livestream dates: October 2nd-4th, streaming on Hulu and Disney+
- Coverage start times: 3:35 p.m. CT daily (3:25 p.m. CT on Saturday)
- Full schedule: Available online
The livestream is a solid option for fans who can’t make the trip to Texas. It’s a reminder that the festival is massive, and watching it at home means making choices about which channel to watch and which artists to miss. That’s the trade-off of streaming live music. The stars are there, but the schedule won’t let you see everything at once.
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