Friends of Austin City Limits
Support Austin PBS and the legendary Austin City Limits - an original production of Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and the longest running live music performance program in television history – by becoming part of Friends of Austin City Limits.
The longest-running music program in television history!
2025 marks the 51st season of Austin City Limits. As part of our Friends of ACL program, you will be able to join with a special group of donors to Austin PBS who share a passion for supporting and experiencing Austin City Limits. As a thank you for their annual donations to Austin PBS, Friends of ACL members are invited to exclusive Austin PBS major donor events, productions and community conversations, including the opportunity to be a part of the television studio audience at tapings for the Austin City Limits television program.
Each new season of Austin City Limits is composed of a well-rounded season of 13 episodes taped throughout the year in downtown Austin, Texas at ACL Live at The Moody Theater. ACL highlights every genre of music and artists with high-profile acts, new up-and-comers and legendary acts. Recent seasons included acts like Foo Fighters, Kacey Musgraves, Olivia Rodrigo, Tanya Tucker, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Jorge Drexler, Cimafunk & the Tribe, Adrian Quesada, Maren Morris, MUNA, Lil Yachty, Jon Batiste, Japanese Breakfast, Noah Kahan, Brittney Spencer and so many more. Tapings are scheduled throughout the year based on artist availability and announced to Friends of ACL members soon after they are booked.
Support provided through Friends of ACL helps Austin PBS deliver quality public television and services in Central Texas that impact the community through local productions, programming and educational outreach delivered on-air, online and on the ground.
Friends of ACL Waitlist
Due to the popularity and low turn-over in the program, all levels of Friends of ACL are at capacity and waitlisted. New members are invited off the waitlist to join at either 'Friends With A View' or 'Friends Up Front' entry levels. Learn more about how to join the Friends of ACL Waitlist.
Friends of ACL Membership Levels
ALL LEVELS RECEIVE:
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Invitations to exclusive Austin PBS Major Donor events.
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Pre-sale to Austin PBS's annual benefit concert ACL Hall of Fame and Induction & Ceremony.
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Listed recognition on Current Friends of Austin City Limits webpage and in the end of season commemorative poster program.
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First-in access to the hottest stage in town and the warm and fuzzies knowing you are supporting Austin PBS, providing your community with access to quality content, community services and public events.
Friends with a View
$6,000
Entry-Level
- Two (2) passes to every Austin City Limits taping during your 12 month membership term.
- Reserved seating in balcony-level. You choose your seats from a seating map at time of RSVP.
Friends up Front
$6,000
Entry-Level
- Twenty-four (24) total passes to attend Austin City Limits tapings of your choice in your membership year (Max. of four (4) passes to a taping, some may be restricted and limited to two (2) passes.)
- General admission access to the stage-level for standing room only.
- Passes are valid for 12 months from date of donation. Un-used passes cannot be rolled over.
- If all passes are used in less than 12 months, early renewal is accepted with a new expiration date 12 months out.
Friends Seated
$7,000
- Twenty-four (24) total passes to attend Austin City Limits tapings of your choice in your membership year (Max. of four (4) passes to a taping, some may be restricted to two (2) passes.)
- General admission access to the stage-level for open seating on risers.
- Passes are valid for 12 months from date of donation. Unused passes cannot be rolled over.
- If all passes are used in less than 12 months, early renewal is accepted with a new expiration date 12 months out.
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Friends on the Mezz
$6,500
per Seat
- Seats located in sections 1, 2, 5, & 6 of the mezzanine.
- Same reserved seating on mezzanine level for each taping.
- Membership runs on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
- Memberships are in either 2 or 4 seats
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Friends on the Mezz Gold
$7,000
per Seat
- Seats located in the center sections of 3 & 4 on the mezzanine.
- Same reserved seating on mezzanine level for each taping.
- Membership runs on a calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
- Memberships are in either 2 or 4 seats
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Other Ways to Experience Austin City Limits
In addition to or in lieu of being on the waitlist, there are other ways you can show your support for Austin PBS as an individual or business and be eligible to experience Austin City Limits. One way is to join us for Austin PBS’s annual Austin City Limits Hall of Fame Induction & Celebration each fall. To learn about more options, contact Amanda Hutchins at ahutchins@klru.org.
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