Welcome to GA+!
Welcome back to ACL Festival! We're so excited to once again open the gates to Zilker Park for an amazing weekend of live music and fun! Your GA+ perks will help you make the most of your weekend with comfortable seating, a private lounge and more!
We’ve compiled this guide to help you take full advantage of everything GA+ has to offer. We’ve also included essential info on our health and safety policies and general festival details. Be sure to share this with everyone in your group so all are in-the-know. And if there is anything we left off, email info@aclfestival.com with questions. We can’t wait to see you in the park!
BEFORE THE FESTIVAL
Health & Safety
- Safety at ACL Festival
- Please also remember our updated bag policy– CLEAR BAGS ONLY – and No liquids are allowed to be brought into ACL Festival
How to Dress & What to Bring
Dress for comfort and be sure to check the weather forecast before you head out the door. The festival grounds are a combination of paved surfaces, grass, mulch and gravel, so choose your footwear accordingly. We recommend a hat and sunglasses, but if you forget anything, the Festival Store has lots of great merchandise offerings!
Review this link to be sure you are in compliance with our bag policy and to see what items are allowed and prohibited.
GA+ Wristbands
Wristband Activation
Wristband activation ensures a smooth process when entering the festival each day and allows you to add emergency contact information to your wristband. All you need to do is enter your wristband ID number (located on the inside of your wristband) and contact info to activate.
GETTING IN THE FESTIVAL
Hours
- Friday: 12PM-10PM
- Saturday: 11AM-10PM
- Sunday: 11AM-10PM
Location & Entry Gate
There are three entrances to ACL Festival, with options to approach Zilker Park from the north, east, and west. From the north, walk or bike across the pedestrian bridge under Mopac to approach the Festival’s Lady Bird Entrance. From the east or west, approach Zilker Park on Barton Springs Road to reach a festival entrance.
Getting to the Festival
AT THE FESTIVAL
GA+ Lounge
The GA+ Lounge is your private lounge located to the left of the T-Mobile Stage. The closest entry to your space is just inside the Barton Springs East entrance. Take a right upon entry and look for the GA+ entry portal on your right, just past the Austin Kiddie Limits entrance. This space is your festival HQ with a range of amenities for relaxing and recharging between sets. The GA+ Lounge includes:
- GA+ Bar — Full-service bar with preferred pricing on beer, wine, and cocktails
- Seating — A variety of options to take a load off.
- Premium, air-conditioned restrooms
- Dedicated food for purchase
- Complimentary sodas and water refill station
- Dedicated GA+ Concierge to assist with your festival needs
- Jumbo screen with live streaming of festival stages and top sports games
- Lawn games - cornhole and ladder ball!
Dining Options in GA+
Goodtimes Cheeseburger
Goodtimes Cheeseburger $11
Bacon Cheeseburger $13
Chicken On A Stick $11
French Fries $5
Tacobaby
Piggy smalls - slow roasted pork shoulder topped with sweet onion, cilantro, lettuce and spicy pineapple salsa (GF) $6
Mahi mahi taco- blackened Mahi mahi topped with spicy slaw, cilantro, pico ( GF) $8
Chips & queso ( GF, V) $8
Elote - mexican street corn cooked with savory spices and topped cilantro and cojita $6
Salvation Pizza
Slice of Cheese Pizza $9
Slice of Pepperoni Pizza $9
Pepperoni Rolls $7
Sausage Rolls $7
Spinach Rolls $7
Gelato $7
Ipanini
CLASICO (VGT): filled with sliced tomatoes, basil, lettuce, fresh mozzarella and homemade balsamic $14
RUSTICO: filled with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, fresh mozzarella, thick shredded chicken breast and homemade balsamic $16
TEXAS STYLE: filled with sliced tomatoes, lettuce, sliced brisket, provolone cheese and BBQ sauce $20
IL GABBIANO: filled with sliced tomatoes, arugula, honey, prosciutto, provolone cheese and homemade balsamic $17