ACL Live Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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The all-new ACL Live Tour experience offers an immersive journey into the legendary Austin City Limits TV series and award-winning music venue. The tour begins with a captivating short film showcasing iconic performances from the longest-running music show in television history.
Highlights of the ACL Live Tour include:
• Interactive Timeline: Explore 50 seasons of unforgettable performances, complete with behind-the-scenes stories from series producers.
• Extensive Photo Galleries: View the work of photographers Scott Newton and Alison Narro, capturing artists from both the TV series and the ACL Live stage.
• Original ACL TV Stage Access: Step onto the original ACL TV stage and snap a photo where nearly 1,000 acts—starting with Willie Nelson in 1974—have performed.
• Behind-the-Scenes Exploration: Gain exclusive access to rockstar green rooms, backstage areas, and the inner workings of Austin’s award-winning music venue.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
Discover Austin’s famed live music venue like never before and go behind the scenes of the legendary Austin City Limits, celebrating 50 years of music, on the all-new ACL Live daytime tour experience.
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ACL Live Guided Backstage Tour at The Moody Theater
What‘s Included
Guided Backstage Tour of Austin City Limits at The Moody Theater (When Available)
Step onto the original ACL TV stage where many acts—starting with Willie Nelson in 1974—performed
Intro short film showcasing iconic performances from the longest-running music show in tv history
Exclusive access to rockstar green rooms and backstage areas in Austin’s award-winning music venue
Meeting points
ACL Live at the Moody Theater
310 Willie Nelson Blvd, Austin United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Well worth it!
mikecU7449PR,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour & guide. Well worth it.
First exposure to ACL
kathleencV9741BV,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was phenomenal. Energetic, knowledgeable and fun. Great experience!
ACL Tour Supremacy
annabG4726NP,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jenni was absolutely great! This tour was so cool, highly recommend going if you’re in Austin.
ACL fulfilled all expectations!
Jennifer B,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great personalized tour of ACL Live. So much information. We were able to see in front and behind stage. Highly recommend for all music and Austin lovers! Full of history!
Highly recommended
PJW212,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Very knowledgeable tour guide able to answer all of our questions, and just a well designed tour that allows you to really experience every aspect of the building.
Great experience,...
Jerry S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, wonderful guide, so much information. Did not get to see Willie patio though. :( Dallas Cheerleaders were practicing for show.
Great experience! I...
LACY G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! I didn't even know what this was until I booked. I was just looking for something, and this really exceeded my expectations.
Must see!
Sonja C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great to see the history of ACL. The new space is amazing. The acoustics are fabulous. We could hear the roadies on the stage setting up when we were in the balcony area. We had the rare opportunity to see backstage with a real band setting up. Loved taking pictures with “Willy” on the smokers balcony. Jenny our tour guide found her calling!!! She is THE PERFECT tour guide!!! Her enthusiasm was contagious. I wanted the tour to go on forever, but that’s Robert Eart Keen’s job……
The Jack & Gordon Show
georgesC6055SR,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredible tour and very informative. Our guide was amazing. 10++++++. The Jack and Gordon show.
Great tour at a great price!
Denise S,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I have never actually watched Austin City Limits, I assumed it was all country music. I still thought it would be fun to go tour the venue. Turns out I was very wrong! ACL music has stayed very relevant with the times! Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Black Pumas, and many more. We learned a lot. It was a great tour! Worth the money!
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