Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys and Dave Matthews Band are to headline this year’s Austin City Limits festival.

The event in Austin, Texas will also feature Sonic Youth, Kings of Leon and Lily Allen.

The festivals runs from October 2-4 in Zilker Park.

Other performances will come from Arctic Monkeys, The B-52s, Mos Def and Thievery Corporation.

Pearl Jam’s set at the event is to be taped on the Austin City Limits television show, organisers said.

(by Jason Gregory)