Best of the Fest
The best moments captured at ACL Music Fest 2021 — from the stage to the crowd
Oct 12, 2021 | 1:57 pm

Not every great moment happens onstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Taking a stroll through Zilker will surely lead you to some interesting scenes. Perhaps sitting under the big tree and people-watching is more your speed. Either way, you’re bound to be entertained by those both on and off the stage. Here are the best moments we captured from weekend two of ACL Fest 2021. --- Repeating his daredevil stunt from weekend one, Machine Gun Kelly climbed high up the scaffolding, leaning backward while he continued on with the music.
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Not every great moment happens onstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Taking a stroll through Zilker will surely lead you to some interesting scenes. Perhaps sitting under the big tree and people-watching is more your speed. Either way, you’re bound to be entertained by those both on and off the stage. Here are the best moments we captured from weekend two of ACL Fest 2021.
Not every great moment happens onstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Taking a stroll through Zilker will surely lead you to some interesting scenes. Perhaps sitting under the big tree and people-watching is more your speed. Either way, you’re bound to be entertained by those both on and off the stage. Here are the best moments we captured from weekend two of ACL Fest 2021. --- Repeating his daredevil stunt from weekend one, Machine Gun Kelly climbed high up the scaffolding, leaning backward while he continued on with the music.
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Not every great moment happens onstage at Austin City Limits Music Festival. Taking a stroll through Zilker will surely lead you to some interesting scenes. Perhaps sitting under the big tree and people-watching is more your speed. Either way, you’re bound to be entertained by those both on and off the stage. Here are the best moments we captured from weekend two of ACL Fest 2021. --- Repeating his daredevil stunt from weekend one, Machine Gun Kelly climbed high up the scaffolding, leaning backward while he continued on with the music.











DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri
From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri
A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri
New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri
The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri
LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri
This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri
Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri