Austin City Limits

When Does Austin City Limits Return?

Live Countdown to the Premiere

Austin City Limits returns on Friday, September 4, 2026 — 5 days from now.

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Austin City Limits returns on Friday, September 4, 2026 on PBS. Live countdown, cast, and season details.

This long-running concert series features artists from every musical genre in a live-music setting. This is a season 52 premiere of Austin City Limits. It airs on PBS. Episodes run about 54 minutes.

Austin City Limits premieres on Friday, September 4, 2026. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.

Frequently asked questions

When does Austin City Limits come back?

Austin City Limits returns on Friday, September 4, 2026.

How many seasons of Austin City Limits are there?

TMDB lists 48 seasons and 563 episodes.

Is Austin City Limits renewed or canceled?

TMDB currently lists Austin City Limits as renewed and returning.

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Premiere dates come from TV Insider's release calendar, enriched with TMDB data, and are rechecked every day. Page updated August 30, 2026.