Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Manchester Psych Fest is a one-day celebration of psychedelic and experimental music held each September in Manchester. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 5th September and brings together an eclectic mix of headliners and emerging acts across…

Website

manchesterpsychfest.com

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Genres

IndieAlternativeRockPunkElectronicExperimental

Date

5 September, 2026

Location

Contact Theatre, Manchester

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2013, Running 13 years

Vibe

It's a day of wandering between some of Manchester's best venues - Albert Hall, the Ritz, Deaf Institute, YES - catching bands you've never heard of and a few you love, stopping for pints in between, with the pace entirely up to you and the crowds genuinely there for the music.

Tags

city centresprawlingsensible bedtimemusic nerdsday tripperscome as you areeffortlessly coollots of food optionscity-accessible

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Bring a bike and a waterproof”

“Crowd there for the music”

“Friendly, camaraderie-filled atmosphere”

“Legs on getting between venues”

“Food stalls at the festival hub”

LineupUpdated: 20 Apr 2026

Full lineup

The Beta Band

Stereolab

Angine De Poitrine

Ty Segall

Working Men's Club

Allah-Las

Anna von Hausswolff

Gwenno

Model/Actriz

The KVB

Night Tapes

Ghostwoman

Adult DVD

Freak Slug

White Denim

Lael NealeThe Mystery LightsS.G. GoodmanDog RaceSnuggleSex Maskthistle.Annabelle ChairlegsSilver GoreRoscoe RoscoeMlekoRude FilmsShaking HandPollyfromthedirtLemonsuckr

TicketsUpdated: 23 May 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

Buy Tickets

Final Release - General Admission

£90

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