Austin City Limits
Great music. No limits. Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence.
- 1975-2026
- 51 seasons
- PBS
- Documentary, Music
Great music. No limits. Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre. In addition to being honored by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as a rock and roll landmark, ACL is the only television program to ever receive the National Medal of Arts, the nation's highest award for artistic excellence.
Season 51 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2025 - 2026
Episode 1
Finneas
Sat, Oct 4, 2025 57 mins
Singer, songwriter and producer FINNEAS takes center stage with songs from his solo outing For Cryin' Out Loud. The ten-time Grammy-winning hitmaker dazzles with highlights and new gems detailing his sonic journey in a revelatory hour.
Episode 2
The Marias
Sat, Oct 11, 2025 57 mins
The Marías make their ACL debut with songs from their acclaimed Submarine in a spellbinding hour. The bilingual group blends English and Spanish lyrics anchored by smoke velvet vocals, hypnotic guitar and lush jazz percussion.
Episode 3
ACL 11th Annual Hall of Fame Honors My Morning Jacket
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 57 mins
ACL inducts rock legends My Morning Jacket into the 11th Annual ACL Hall of Fame. Special guest Cameron Crowe honors the fan-favorite Kentucky band, and MMJ takes the stage with classics and new highlights from their latest LP Is.
Episode 4
Charlie Crockett/Waxahatchee
Sat, Oct 25, 2025 57 mins
A pair of Grammy-nominated acts take the ACL stage: Country maverick Charley Crockett thrills with tunes from his "Lonesome Drifter," and breakout singer-songwriter Waxahatchee sparkles with gems from her acclaimed "Tiger's Blood."
Episode 5
Samara Joy
Sat, Nov 1, 2025 57 mins
NAACP Image Award winner and 5x Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Samara Joy shines with gorgeous vocals and exciting arrangements in a dazzling hour. She performs songs from her breakthrough Linger Awhile and her latest studio album Portrait.
Episode 6
Austin City Limits Celebrates Antone's & The Blues
Sat, Nov 8, 2025 57 mins
ACL salutes the 50th Anniversary of iconic Austin blues club Antone's and the series' own history of showcasing blues in a supercharged hour featuring an all-star line-up.
Episode 7
Kelsea Ballerini / CAM
Sat, Nov 15, 2025 57 mins
Acclaimed genre-bending country acts Kelsea Ballerini and Cam deliver radiant ACL debuts: Chart-topper Ballerini dazzles with hits and highlights from her LP "Patterns"; Grammy-winning Cam showcases her new collection "All Things Light."
Episode 8
Role Model/MJ Lenderman & the Wind
Sat, Nov 22, 2025 57 mins
A pair of next-generation singer-songwriters make ACL debuts: chart-topper Role Model performs hits from Kansas Anymore, while Asheville, NC indie-rock ace MJ Lenderman and The Wind light up the stage with songs from Manning Fireworks.
Episode 9
Jon Batiste
Sat, Dec 13, 2025 57 mins
Seven-time Grammy and Academy Award winner Jon Batiste returns for an electrifying hour. The New Orleans native and vibrant ambassador of jazz, blues, and soul lights up the stage with an ecstatic performance of gems from "Big Money."
Episode 10
Reneé Rapp / Thee Sacred Souls
Sat, Jan 17, 2026 57 mins
Fan-favorites make magnetic ACL debuts: Pop star Reneé Rapp delivers chart-toppers and kiss-off anthems from her LP Bite Me and acclaimed San Diego modern soul trio Thee Sacred Souls captivate with highlights from Got A Story To Tell.
Episode 11
Marcus King Band / Wyatt Flores
Sat, Jan 24, 2026 57 mins
Electrifying acts light up the ACL stage: South Carolina's Marcus King Band rocks fan-favorites and new tracks from 'Darling Blue,' while Red Dirt country singer-songwriter Wyatt Flores shines with songs from 'Welcome to the Plains.'
Episode 12
Queens of the Stone Age
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 57 mins
Rock titans QOTSA take the ACL stage anew for Alive in the Catacombs, a project conceived in the ancient tombs beneath Paris. Josh Homme and Co. deliver a master class reimagining their iconic catalog in an immersive, innovative hour.
Episode 13
Leon Thomas
Sat, Feb 7, 2026 57 mins
Six-time 2026 Grammy nominee Leon Thomas delivers a magnetic hour, showcasing songs from his Album of the Year-nominated MUTT and new EP PHOLKS. Dubbed "R&B's hottest rock star," the Best New Artist contender commands the ACL stage.