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Know Before You Go – What’s New at ACL Fest

The Aperol Spritz Piazza comes to Zilker Park, Bambino pizza takes over the former beer tent, Taco Mafia curates a new food court -- and more!

Atmosphere at ACL W1 2024 (photo by Dusana Risovic)
Atmosphere at ACL W1 2024 (photo by Dusana Risovic)

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2024 has a fabulous music line-up, but there is always so much more to see, do and taste at ACL Fest. Check out the round-up below of all the new and can’t-miss festival experiences.

Bambino in the Big Tent: The former Barton Springs Beer Hall is now serving canned craft beers, kegged cocktails, and pizzas from Bambino. The menu includes 12” meat, cheese, and veggie pies along with gluten-free and dairy-free options, plus homemade desserts.

Aperol Spritz Piazza: An Italian oasis comes to the park with refreshing sips, photo moments and interactive AR experiences.

Aperol Spritz Piazza at ACL Festival.
Aperol Spritz Piazza at ACL Festival.

New Slushies Truck: Beat the heat with frozen drinks from the Slushies truck at the east end of the ACL Market that offers three non-alcoholic flavors (or make it boozy by adding your choice from a selection of spirits).

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Barton Beach Club Tiki Bar: The tropical paradise is back this year, featuring cocktails from Flor de Cana Rum and poke items from Poke-Poke near the IHG® Hotels & Resorts Stage. 

El Patioville: El Patio is back on the east side of Rock Island serving nachos, chips and dips out of their food truck, and is parked next to a margarita bar featuring Aquasol Tequila.

La Pachanga Eater Curated by Taco Mafia: Located between the main merch tent and IHG® Hotels & Resorts Stage, this new food court offers tacos, tostadas, and more.

Tacos at ACL Fest. (photo by Taylor Regulski)
Tacos are great festival fuel. (photo by Taylor Regulski)

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Hendrick’s Grand Garden Bar: Previously tucked away in the VIP grove, goers, Hendrick’s Grand Garden Bar is now located in GA. Step into the garden oasis and sip some Hendrick’s cocktails.

That Tito’s Lounge: This hometown spirit is back at ACL Fest, adding sparkling lemonade to the GA menu and helping folks claw their way to That Tito’s Lounge. New this year, you can get Tito’s x ACL Fest merch which gives proceeds to HAAM with every purchase, available Saturday Oct 5th & 12th.

ACL Sweets: Located near the T-Mobile Stage and Austin Kiddie Limits, fans can enjoy a collection of all sweet vendors in booths, trucks and carts – even a cotton candy vending machine.

sweet treats at this year's ACL festival. (photo by Taylor Regulski)
So many sweet treats at this year’s ACL festival. (photo by Taylor Regulski)

Bonus Tracks: This stage near the Wine Grove offers a fun lineup on both weekends. Here you can listen to interviews, see music performances, drag shows and more.

Austin Kiddie Limits: Be sure to stop by this fun area of the park with activities geared just towards the youngest festival-goers.

Austin Kiddie Limits brings the fun for the little ones. (photo by Caley Hanse)
Austin Kiddie Limits brings the fun for the little ones. (photo by Caley Hanse)

Much More: Of course, there is so much more to explore at the festival! From ACL Eats, ACL Market, the Bodegas, and sponsored activations aplenty, you can visit www.aclfestival.com/beyond-the-music for details about everything to find in the park.

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