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How to enjoy ACL 2025 without going to the festival

No wristband? No problem. There are still plenty of ways to enjoy festival season without shelling out for a ticket.

Aerial view of a music festival with groups of people gathered on a grassy field, sitting or walking among tall, colorful flags featuring various abstract designs, during golden hour lighting.

You can still enjoy the city without attending the fest.

Photo by Nathan Zucker for ACL Festival

Wristbands for this year’s ACL Festival are mostly sold out, but if you don’t have tickets for the 2025 edition, don’t fret. There are ways to enjoy ACL without ever setting foot in Zilker Park.

Get ready, avoid driving near the Zilker and Bouldin Creek neighborhoods, and consider these events for your weekend.

ACL Fest Nights | If you’re only interested in seeing an artist or two on the lineup, you may be able to catch them at an aftershow. Big names like John Summit, MARINA, Passion Pit, and DJO will perform outside the festival. Don’t wait to grab tickets because they’re selling out fast. Psst — you can also enter to win tickets.

Stream Weekend One | Hulu will have a select lineup of performers streaming live so folks at home can enjoy, but beware, you can only stream weekend one.

Scroll our events calendar | If ACL Festival isn’t your bag, there are still plenty of events taking place over both weekends.