Brighton Psych Fest has revealed a second wave of artists for its 2026 edition, further strengthening its reputation as one of the UK’s most vital celebrations of psychedelic and leftfield music.
Set to take over multiple venues across Brighton on Friday 4th September, the festival’s latest announcement includes White Denim, Anna von Hausswolff and Automatic, adding fresh depth to an already expansive and genre-spanning bill.
They join a line-up led by Stereolab, alongside a diverse mix of established names and emerging talent including Allah-Las, Gwenno, Night Tapes and The Mystery Lights.
The newly announced acts continue the festival’s commitment to showcasing psych in its broadest form. From White Denim’s ever-evolving blend of rock and experimental sounds to Anna von Hausswolff’s immersive, atmospheric compositions, the additions highlight the genre’s ability to stretch across moods, textures and traditions.
Further names added to the bill include Mary In The Junkyard, The Belair Lip Bombs, Les Big Byrd, The Dharma Chain and Lemonsuckr, among others, reinforcing the event’s balance between cult favourites and rising underground voices.
Now entering its third year, Brighton Psych Fest continues to grow as a city-wide experience, transforming some of Brighton’s most beloved independent venues—including Concorde 2, Komedia, Green Door Store, The Hope & Ruin, The Prince Albert, Volks and Patterns—into a multi-stage journey through the outer edges of modern music.
Curated by JOY. in collaboration with the team behind Manchester Psych Fest, the event reflects the continued evolution of psychedelic music while cementing Brighton’s status as a key hub for forward-thinking live performance.
With more artists still to be announced, Brighton Psych Fest 2026 is shaping up to be an essential date in the late-summer festival calendar.
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