ACL Fest 2021 Will Require Proof Of COVID Vaccine, Negative Test

Austin TX

19 August, 2021

12:02 PM

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin City Limits will require proof of vaccination for those who are fully vaccinated and a negative COVID-19 test for those who are partially vaccinated or unvaccinated, officials said. The music festival announced the new requirements Thursday and stated attendees must bring a printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test result, which must be obtained within 72 hours of attending the festival. Those who are fully vaccinated will only need to require proof of full vaccination instead of a negative test, officials said. A printed copy of a negative COVID-19 test result will be required to attend ACL Festival 2021. The negative COVID-19 printed test result must be obtained within 72 hours (3 days) of attending ACL Festival. pic.twitter.com/nImWKZORY0— ACL Festival (@aclfestival) August 19, 2021 ACL Live implemented a similar policy for a recent run of shows by singer-songwriter Jason Isbell, who is requiring that protocol for all shows on his tour. The same requirements will be in place for an Aug. 18 concert featuring pop star Kesha. Festival organizers said it will increase hand sanitizer stations on-site and cleaning crews will do frequent cleanings in high touch areas. Information related to masks will be released closer to the festival dates. The announcement comes days after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 and as new cases hit more than 13,000 across the state on Wednesday. As a surge of COVID-19 cases, particularly the highly contagious delta variant, hits the metro area, some upcoming events have either canceled or are issuing their own negative test requirements ahead of shows. Last week, the Paramount Theatre instituted a new policy requiring proof-of-vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of an event. In addition, masks are "mandatory when not eating or drinking in your seat," according to the Paramount's website. On Tuesday, Moody Amphitheater in Waterloo Park announced masks will be required for attendance at Gary Clark Jr.'s concerts Friday and Saturday. ACL festival is scheduled to take place Oct. 1-3 and Oct. 8-10 at Zilker Park in downtown Austin. The lineup will feature headliners George Straight and Miley Cyrus on Friday, Billie Eilish and Rufus Du Sol on Saturday and Duran Duran and Tyler, the Creator on Sunday. For more information on the new requirements, visit ACL Festival's website. Austin City Limits Festival 2021 Entry Procedures Comply with the ACL Festival Fan Health Pledge (below)Each day, bring a printed copy of your Negative COVID-19 test, Vaccine Card, or Vaccine Record.Bring your Festival Wristband.Clear Bags are only allowed to the festival. No liquids are allowed to be brought into ACL Festival. ACL Festival Fan Health Pledge ACL Festival doesn't want you to attend if you or anyone in your party: You have tested positive, or been exposed to someone who has tested positive for, COVID-19 in the last 14 days;You have experienced symptoms of COVID-19 48 hours prior to the festival;You have travelled to any international territory identified by federal or applicable state or local governments as being subject to travel or quarantine advisories due to COVID-19 in the last 14 days Looking for more eateries, shops or fun things to do in the Austin Metro? Check out our Austin Local's Guide. RELATED COVERAGE: Tyler, The Creator Will Replace DaBaby As ACL Fest Headliner DaBaby Dropped From ACL Fest 2021 For Homophobic Comments Summer, Fall 2021 Music Concerts In Austin Metro