THE Festival Package
Austin Proper Hotel
Stay Proper at Austin City Limits Music Festival
Look forward to fall festival season in Austin & find a home base for the 25th annual Austin City Limits Music Festival at Austin Proper. Happening over two weekends (Oct. 2-4 & 9-11, 2026), the beloved annual festival spotlights over 100 performances across nine stages, alongside food, drinks, and treats from some of the city’s most-loved local restaurants…all just across Lady Bird Lake in Zilker Park.
Buy your ACL music festival tickets, book your festival season stay at Austin Proper and enjoy an exclusive offer on reservations October 2, 2026 – October 4, 2026 & October 9, 2026 – October 11, 2026 including up to 15% off our best flexible rate & a $50 daily dining credit to enjoy across our immersive, design-driven hotel.
A Lineup to Look Forward To
Austin’s beloved Austin City Limits Music Festival includes some of the biggest names in music, with a diverse lineup including artists like Charlie XCX, Rüfüs Du Sol, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, The XX and more.
Stay & Savor
Dine, mingle, and come together for a local taste at our acclaimed on-site dining destinations—curated in collaboration with Austin’s own MML Hospitality & including elevated Mexican fare at poolside La Piscina; Texas-inspired bites & live music in the cozy Quill Room; and speciality cocktails in the intimate Goldie’s Sunken Bar.
Deep in the Heart
Our central location in Downtown Austin’s vibrant 2nd Street District is just a five-minute drive or 20-minute stroll from Zilker Park, offering easy access to the best of ACL.
FAQ
When is ACL Festival 2026?
ACL Festival 2026 takes place over two weekends – October 2-4 and October 9-11, 2026 – at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas.
How far is Austin Proper Hotel from Zilker Park (ACL Festival grounds)?
Austin Proper Hotel is 1.5 miles from Zilker Park (ACL Festival grounds) – about a 5-minute drive via Barton Springs Rd and S Lamar Blvd, or a 15-20 minute walk/rideshare across Lady Bird Lake.
What does the Austin Proper ACL Festival Package include?
Up to 15% off Austin Proper’s best flexible room rate, plus a $50 daily dining credit to use across the hotel’s on-site restaurants and bars.
Who is performing at ACL Festival 2026?
The 2026 lineup includes Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, Skrillex, The xx, and more, across nine stages over two weekends.
How far in advance should I book my ACL Festival hotel stay?
ACL Festival is one of Austin’s busiest hotel weekends of the year. Hotels near Zilker Park, including Austin Proper, regularly sell out 6-9 months ahead, so early booking is strongly recommended.
Is the ACL lineup identical both weekends?
No. Top headliners such as Charli XCX, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, and The xx perform on both weekends, but many supporting acts play only one – Skrillex, for example, appears on Weekend 1 only.
Is the $50 daily dining credit valid for my whole stay, or only festival nights?
The $50 dining credit is a one-time, per-stay credit – it can be used once, any time during your stay, at Austin Proper’s on-site restaurants and bars.
Is there a minimum-night stay requirement during ACL weekends?
No – there’s no minimum length of stay required for reservations during ACL Festival weekends.
Is parking or shuttle service available to Zilker Park from the hotel?
Austin Proper doesn’t offer dedicated parking or shuttle service to Zilker Park. The hotel’s Downtown Austin location in the 2nd Street District is about a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk away, making rideshare, walking, or driving yourself all easy options.
Can I extend my stay before or after the festival dates at the discounted rate? Needs hotel confirmation
The discounted rate applies only to stays during ACL Festival dates (Oct 2-4 and Oct 9-11, 2026). Extending before or after those dates is available at standard rates.
