Austin City Limits 50th Birthday Bash
Featuring Willie Nelson and Family
October 17, 2024 at the Long Center lawn
Willie Nelson makes his highly anticipated return to ACL on the anniversary of the pilot taping to commemorate Austin City Limits’ remarkable half-century run with a Texas-sized outdoor concert on the lawn at the Long Center. Austin originals Asleep at the Wheel will get the party started lone star-style with an opening set for the occasion.
Click below to register with Fair AXS for a chance to attend the free Austin City Limits’ 50th Birthday Bash presented by Tito’s Handmade Vodka. Registration is open 8AM Friday, September 20th through 10PM Monday, September 23rd. Those selected to attend will be notified between Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th. An invitation email for a chance to obtain tickets does not guarantee inventory. Tickets are limited and available on a first come first serve basis. Maximum of two tickets can be claimed. Tickets are non-transferable. This event is picnic style and on the lawn. Chairs are not permitted.
THANK YOU TO OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY PLANNING COMMITTEE
Chairs Mary Garwood Yancy & Howard Yancy
Melissa Kath & Howie Lipson | Cindy Y. Lo & Scott L. Francis | Stephanie & Michael McCollum | Jill G. Murphy | Linsey & Ryan Nixon | PNC Bank | Nancy & Mark Pollard | Lisa, Randy & Marley Ramirez | Reagan & Chip Rives | Michelle & Robert Strauss | Susan & Brian Thomson | The Winnie & Mark Tibbs Foundation | Kelly & Richard Topfer | Frank Ward | Sarah & Rick Wittenbraker | Andi Wiggins | Cindy & Harry Zimmerman
Melissa Kath & Howie Lipson | Cindy Y. Lo & Scott L. Francis | Stephanie & Michael McCollum | Jill G. Murphy | Linsey & Ryan Nixon | PNC Bank | Nancy & Mark Pollard | Lisa, Randy & Marley Ramirez | Reagan & Chip Rives | Michelle & Robert Strauss | Susan & Brian Thomson | The Winnie & Mark Tibbs Foundation | Kelly & Richard Topfer | Frank Ward | Sarah & Rick Wittenbraker | Andi Wiggins | Cindy & Harry Zimmerman
Kristin & Josh Alexander | Sara Alexander | Amy & Josh Baer | Kristin & Wheat Belt | Anonymous | Polly & Lonnie Cooper | Genevieve & Mark Crozier | Chris Crozier | Colleen & Timothy Fischer | Dr. Robert & Sherrie Frachtman | Caroline & Brian Haley | Anne & Ryan Jacob | Lauren & Stephen Jeffrey | Laura Villagran Johnson & Chris Johnson | Barbara & Blaine LeGere | Terry Lickona | Andra Liemandt
Kristin & Josh Alexander | Sara Alexander | Amy & Josh Baer | Kristin & Wheat Belt | Anonymous | Polly & Lonnie Cooper | Genevieve & Mark Crozier | Chris Crozier | Colleen & Timothy Fischer | Dr. Robert & Sherrie Frachtman | Caroline & Brian Haley | Anne & Ryan Jacob | Lauren & Stephen Jeffrey | Laura Villagran Johnson & Chris Johnson | Barbara & Blaine LeGere | Terry Lickona | Andra Liemandt
October 17, 1974 was the day Austin City Limits welcomed Willie Nelson to the stage for the first time to tape the pilot episode of what would go on to be the longest running music television show in American history.
Aside from his original performance, Nelson has the most appearances on the series of any performer (eighteen to be exact), was the inaugural inductee into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame, and graces the entrance to ACL Live at the Moody Theater by way of bronze statue.
Willie Nelson will be joined by very special guests Asleep at the Wheel. The western swing legends, led by founder Ray Benson, have the second longest history with Austin City Limits, appearing on ACL's very first regular season episode (Season 1, Episode 1). In the five decades that have followed, they've appeared an additional ten times, including a pair of shows joined by Willie.
Willie Nelson performs on the pilot episode of Austin City Limits, 1974.
Asleep at the Wheel performs on Austin City Limits Season 1, 1975.
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Those selected to attend will be notified by email between Thursday, September 26th and Friday, September 27th and will need to opt in to receive further updates.
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There will not be a standby line for this event.
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Yes! Check back here closer to the event date for more information about items allowed and prohibited, parking, and more.
