AUSTIN (KXAN) — Festivalgoers packed Zilker Park for the start of weekend two of Austin City Limits Music Festival 2025 Oct. 10. Headliners Hozier, Luke Comps and Empire of the Sun did not disappoint.
Here’s a look at some of weekend two’s Friday performances in Zilker Park.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Hozier performs during 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Erika Goldring/WireImage)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Luke Steele of Empire of the Sun performs in concert during the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Skrilla performs during 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Mosenfelder/FilmMagic)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Role Model performs onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Finneas (L) and Ashe of The Favors perform onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: King Princess performs onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Oli Fox (L) and Scott Verrill of Good Neighbours perform in concert during the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
ACL has a history of surprise performances and one-night exclusives during the multi-day events.
This year has yet to produce internet-breaking surprises, but major headliners have been enough to sell-out general admission tickets.
ACL 2025’s second weekend included planned exclusive performances by Rilo Kiley, Sam Barber and Bilmuri, drawing big crowds.
Weekend 2, Day 1: Exclusive performances
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Gabi Rose (L) and Bilmuri perform onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Bilmuri performs onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Sam Barber performs onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: Blake Sennett (L) and Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley perform onstage during weekend two, day one of the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – OCTOBER 10: (L – R) Jason Boesel, Blake Sennett and Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley performs in concert during the 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Park on October 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Weekend two’s Saturday lineup includes headliners Sabrina Carpenter, The Strokes, Doechii and Djo.
Exclusive weekend two Saturday acts will feature Zeds Dead, Car Seat headrest, Fujii Kaze and more.
Check back for photos and more from the second weekend of 2025 Austin City Limits Music Festival.