Manchester Psych Fest

Manchester Psych Fest certainly packs it in. It’s a one-day deep dive into the alternative music scene that marks the end of the summer festival season in the city.

From lo-fi to shoegaze swagger, acid folk to goth industrialism, this is the festival that brings it all together with a psychedelic flourish.

Manchester Psych Fest 2024

The 2024 edition takes place on Saturday 31 August at various venues across the city centre including Albert Hall, Deaf Institute, o² Ritz, YES, Projeckts Manchester Skate Park and Gorilla to name a few.

This year’s headliners include BC Camplight, Altin Gūn, Baxter Dury and The Horrors. Considering it’s a one-day event, the line-up is stacked with over 60 acts and more still to be announced. Don’t miss Willie J Healey and Heartworms further down the bill.

Expect DJs, art, film screenings, workshops, talks and visuals as well as music, not to mention plenty of food options. Although, this being a city-based psychedelic carnival, there are plenty of places nearby to refuel as you dash from one gig to the next.

See the full list of headliners here.