6 Artists To See at Austin City Limits Festival 2023
Taking the name as one of the largest music festivals in the US, Austin City Limits presents an unforgettable line-up with opportunities to see artists from all different tastes and genres. Returning to Austin’s Zilker Park, ACL will take place the weekends of October 6th-8th and 13th-15th. With last year's tickets selling out Weekend 1 within only an hour of being live, anyone with the opportunity to see this lineup live should be sure to not miss these artists.
WEEKEND 1
Day 1 October 6: Nessa Barrett
Kick starting her career through tik tok, Nessa Barrett has quickly shown that she has more to her than what you see online. Her stunning voice and strong lyricism stand out pushing her to be more widely known as a deserved artist. Nessa Barrett is set to start off her first ever North American tour with her first show at the Austin City Limits Festival. You are not gonna want to miss being the first to experience Barrett’s first show of this tour season.
Songs to check out: sincerely, plane to paris, hell is a teenage girl
Day 2: October 7: Mac Saturn
There's lots of new and exciting artists to see at Austin City Limits. Mac Saturn released their debut single Diamonds only a year ago, followed by their first EP Until The Money Runs Out months later. Their quick growth within a year of debut to performing at such a large music festival proves to show ho
Standing out with a refreshing taste of 70s rock, quickly growing band Mac Saturn will be hitting the stage with an electric, lively performance you do not want to miss.
Songs to check out: Mr. Cadillac, Persian Rugs, Plain Clothes Gentleman
Day 3: October 8: Matt Maltese
Widely known for his hit As the World Caves In, Matt Maltese released his fourth studio album Driving Just To Drive only a few months ago in April. With his heart wrenching lyricism and beautiful musicality, Matt Maltese brings a sound not commonly heard at ACL providing the perfect change of pace during the long day.
Songs to check out: As the World Caves In, Krystal, Florence
WEEKEND 2
Day 1: October 13: D4VD
Quickly rising to fame due to a song he wrote in his bedroom closet, D4VD has gotten the opportunity to perform all around the world. Going from his Texas home all the way to performing in Paris, France, D4VD brings his talents back to his home state to perform at this year's Austin City Limits Festival. See what else D4VD has to show and experience his hit Romantic Homicide live at his performance kicking off Day 1 of Weekend 2.
Songs to check out: Romantic Homicide, Notes From A Wrist, Here With Me
Day 2: October 14: Gus Dapperton
Alt-pop independent artist Gus Dapperton features in this year's ACL as one of his last stops of his 2023 Henge tour. His unique style and captivating performance is not to be missed when given the opportunity to experience live.
Songs to check out: Sunset, Horizons, Don’t Let Me Down
Day 3: October 15: Del Water Gap
Austin City Limits is filled with multiple amazing new and returning artists. Yet Del Water Gap will only be performing on the very last day of the festival. This solo songwriter and producer started his journey from his boarding school room, creating music that led him to become part of this year's ACL lineup.
Songs to check out: Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat, Better Than I Know Myself, New Song