2023 ACL Festival: Attendee Origins, Road Closures, Weather, Food Discounts, and Transportation Guide

The Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) is expected to attract thousands of attendees, with Airbnb reporting that the 2022 festival generated over $10 million in revenue for hosts in Austin. The average guest spent around $250 per day at local establishments. ACL has consistently contributed to the Austin economy, bringing in approximately $448 million in 2022 and a total of $3 billion since 2006. While many festival-goers are from Texas cities such as Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin itself, visitors from Denver, Seattle, New York City, Chicago, and San Diego also make up a significant portion of attendees.