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Austin City Limits will once again transform the city's beautiful Zilker Park into an eclectic, live-music oasis for the first two weekends of October. Under the Texas sun, the youngsters can check out the adorable Kiddie Limits and for those of us of age, the Barton Springs Beer Hall will serve as a place to cool off with an ice-cold beverage. Or, you can secure a spot on the rails for your favorite artists or sit back, relax, and enjoy every stage. Truly, the sky's the limit during this jam-packed double weekend.

Austin City Limits will have you vibing all day with a lineup ranging from festival veterans like Mumford and Sons, Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Kali Uchis, and more to newcomers like Abby Sage and d4vd. We did our homework on some of the 2023 Austin City Limits' best not-to-miss acts, so you don't have to. These are 11 ones to catch at Austin City Limits 2023.

Abby Sage

Rising bedroom pop songstress Abby Sage will be gracing the crowd of the T-Mobile stage with her presence on weekend 1 of the iconic festival. Wearing her heart on her sleeve, she'll be showcasing her unique and endearing brand of songwriting with recent standout tracks like "The Florist" and "Backwards Directions" causing any who listen to stop and assess their life choices while under her deeply melodic spell.

Nessa Barrett

After the release of her stellar and highly anticipated EP, hell is a teenage girl, 20-year-old songstress Nessa Barrett is set to bring her dynamic and intoxicating stage presence to the American Express stage on the opening day of the festival. With a set featuring songs from her latest record, hopefully including OTW favorites like "american jesus" and "lie," the alt-pop darling is sure to inspire tears with her angelic vocals and raw, vulnerable songwriting.

d4vd

It's been one hell of a year for d4vd. After releasing not one but TWO fantastic, heartwrenching EPs and going on a massive US tour, the multi-dimensional artist is slated to perform at the IHG stage on the first day of Weekend 2. Bringing his enigmatic energy to the big stage, fans should be excited to see the Texas native bring his brilliant sonic experimentation, penchant for tinkering with elements of lo-fi R&B instrumentals, and rhythmic, percussive vocals to a live music setting.

Ethel Cain

All hail our queen, Ethel Cain. The Americana singer-songwriter has captured our hearts and souls with her debut album Preacher's Daughter, which saw her leave all of herself in the album's powerful choruses, focusing on her relationship with her mother, herself, and what it means to leave your home behind for good, grappling with love, violence, religion, and the way the three intersect along the way. Please do yourself a favor and catch her powerful performance on Friday, the 13th at the IHG stage.

Ivan Cornejo

19-year-old Californian Ivan Cornejo is the definition of a trailblazer. The young singer-songwriter has been fueling a regional Mexican music resurgence, which first gained recognition with his heart-aching viral ballad "Esta Dañada," launching him onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Now signed with Interscope Records and selling out his recently-announced Terapia Tour, the multi-platinum-selling artist will be bringing the heat to Austin with songs like the recently released "Aquí Te Espero" and streaming favorites as "La Curiosidad" and "Perro Abandonado" up his sleeve.

Mimi Webb

Pop singer-songwriter and Brits nominee Mimi Webb projects a voice as magnetic, massive, and magical as her personality and will bring that captivating energy to ACL's Miller Lite stage both weekends. Her upcoming performance follows the release of her highly anticipated debut album, Amelia, a 12-track body of work that oozes with a vibrant, unapologetic nostalgia that sees her wade through heartbreak and embark on a journey toward empowerment.

Suki Waterhouse

After a summer of blessing fans with spectacular performances at major festivals like Governors Ball, Bonnaroo, and Lollapalooza, it girl and star of Prime Video's Daisy Jones & The Six, Suki Waterhouse continues her reign by kicking off the fall with a spot on ACL's final day at the Miller Lite stage. Waterhouse's 2022 single "Good Looking" continues to take TikTok and streaming platforms by storm alongside her latest single "To Love," which we're sure will make us continue to make us all swoon live.

RAYE

R&B and pop artist RAYE brought us to our knees with the release of her debut album, My 21st Century Blues. An LP full of unflinching honesty and reinvigorating production, the fifteen-track collection sees this English gem transform her pain into power. Fans and festival passerbys who find themselves wandering by the Honda stage at the festival will undoubtedly be hypnotized by her rich vocals and old Hollywood-style glamour on Oct 13.

DOPE LEMON

One of Australia's most celebrated indie artists, DOPE LEMON, has just released his carefree self-produced fourth record, Kimosabè, and unveiled the face of the project's mastermind, Angus Stone. Boasting ethereal and mesmerizing soundscapes that transcend the status quo with seamless arrangements, dreamy choruses, and sun-soaked guitars, DOPE LEMMON will be celebrating the face reveal and the release in a big way by hitting ACL on Sunday, October 14, before debuting at Australia's iconic Laneway Festival in 2024.

Delacey

DIAMOND-certified master of moody songcraft Delacey continues to celebrate the release of her long-awaited sophomore album, The Girl Has A Dream and promises to take festival-goers on a journey through desires, dreams, and insecurities at ACL's BMI stage on Weekend 1. The dreamy artist's airy vocals and raw, relatable lyricism create an iridescent and rich sonic experience that's sure to be all the more decadent with the applause of adoring fans cheering on the ethereal songstress.

Julia Wolf

New York native Julia Wolf undoubtedly remains one of the most exciting rising artists in the alt-pop space. With her debut album, Good Thing We Stayed, and recent singles, "Gothic Babe Tendacies" and "Wishbone," slaying on streaming platforms and solidifying her massive potential, the magnetic singer is set to bring her dark and alluring artistry to the Tito's stage, providing sonic shade under the blistering Texas sun.