Austin City Limits will tape a performance by Carlos Vives on Tuesday, May 5th at 8:30 pm at ACL Live at The Moody Theater (310 W. 2nd Street, Willie Nelson Blvd). Austin City Limits Taping Giveaways are presented by AXS Events.
Winners will be chosen at random and a photo ID will be required to pick up tickets. Winners will be notified via email. Duplicate entries for a single taping will be automatically voided. Tickets are not transferable and will be voided if sold. Standing may be required. No photography, recording or cell phone use in the studio. No cameras, computers or recording devices allowed in the venue. While we do our best to accommodate all winners, we cannot guarantee admission. These passes are based on space available therefore you will be filling in spots available on the floor or balcony depending on the tickets that are available when you arrive. Read our helpful Know Before You Go guide for more information.
With a career spanning more than 30 years, two GRAMMY® Awards and 18 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, Carlos Vives is one of the most important figures in Spanish-language music and pioneer of a new Latin American sound. Deeply connected to his Colombian roots and drawing on traditional vallenato, he created a distinctive, modern style—a tropical pop sound he himself called “El rock de mi pueblo” (“The Rock of My People”)—allowing the vallenato spirit to transcend borders, languages, and cultures.
In recent years, Carlos Vives has reaffirmed his place as one of the most influential cultural references in Latin music. The year 2026 marks a new era in his career with the release of El Último Disco, introduced by its first single, “Te Dedico,” signaling a return to the values that truly matter, such as romanticism and a more intimate way of connecting through music. At the same time, he is preparing for a major international tour, Tour al Sol, scheduled for 2026, whose first phase will visit Canada, the United States, and Puerto Rico, followed by Colombia and Ecuador.
He closed 2025 being honored as Leyenda de Nuestra Tierra at Premios Juventud for the impact of his artistic career, and recognized as an Agent of Change for his social leadership through the Tras La Perla Foundation. He also triumphed at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, where he received the Silver and Gold Seagull awards, earned multiple Premio Lo Nuestro nominations—including Tropical Artist of the Year—and celebrated the 30th anniversary of La Tierra del Olvido with the release of La Tierra del Olvido: 30 Años (Remastered & Expanded). This project includes the hit track “La Tierra del Olvido (Salsa Version)” with Grupo Niche, a collaboration that conquered digital platforms. Additionally, Carlos Vives was one of the featured artists for the official Telemundo 2026 World Cup Anthem.
Recognized as the 2024 Person of the Year by the Latin Recording Academy, Vives has received the industry’s most prestigious awards, including two GRAMMY® Awards and 18 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, solidifying his status as a cross-generational inspiration. Over the past five years, he has performed more than 350 concerts, filling arenas and stadiums in over 25 countries. During a visit to Mexico City, he was honored at the Wax Museum, where he unveiled his figure alongside cultural icons such as Frida Kahlo and global superstars like Lady Gaga and Madonna.
In 2020, he was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Awards Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for artists with global impact who transcend genres and languages. This recognition is joined by distinctions such as the Icon Award at the Musa Awards, ASCAP’s Founders Award, the Legacy Award at the Latin American Music Awards, and multiple Billboard Awards, positioning him as one of the most prolific Latin American artists of his generation.
Carlos Vives’ work revolves around the study, promotion, and celebration of Colombian identity in all its diversity. In 1993, he founded his band La Provincia and the label Gaira Música Local, conceived as a tribute to rural and mestizo musicians of the Colombian
Caribbean and as a creative laboratory for new talent. With more than 10 billion digital streams and 20 million albums sold, Carlos has become a cultural ambassador for Colombia, bringing its music to the world through iconic songs such as “La Gota Fría,” “Pa’ Mayte,” “La Tierra del Olvido,” “Fruta Fresca,” and “Volví a Nacer.”
He is one of the most beloved and respected artists in the industry and has collaborated with key figures in Ibero-American music such as Shakira, Rubén Blades, Alejandro Sanz, Juanes, Marc Anthony, Sebastián Yatra, Luis Fonsi, and Camilo, among many others.
His talent has also been expressed as a songwriter, music producer, and actor. He participated in the main track of Disney’s animated film Encanto and was the creator and star of the soundtrack for the Disney series El Club de los Graves.
In the social sphere, Carlos stands out for his commitment to sustainable development. In 2015, he created Tras La Perla, an initiative focused on the well-being of Santa Marta and its surrounding region, including the Sierra Nevada and the Ciénaga Grande. Through this project, he has joined efforts with organizations such as the IDB, CAF, USAID, and Conservation International, among others, generating real impact in local communities. For this work, he has received recognitions such as the Bravo Award for Leadership with Social Impact, the Latino Impact Award at the United Nations, and the Commitment Award at the Premios Heat Music Awards, and was named by Revista Gerente as one of Colombia’s 100 leaders in society. He also joined Goya Cares in a global initiative against child trafficking.
In 2016, he founded the Río Grande Music School, an inclusive space for the artistic education of children and young people, and continues to promote new voices through Gaira Música Local. As an entrepreneur, he is the creator of Cumbia House, an entertainment center that celebrates Colombian identity through music, art, architecture, and gastronomy.
True to his motto “united in diversity,” Carlos Vives has shaped entire generations, consolidating an artistic, cultural, and social legacy that continues to grow and project itself into the future.