Edinburgh Psych Fest
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Edinburgh Psych Fest

Summerhall, United Kingdom
24 artists

📋About

Edinburgh Psych Fest 2026: psychedelia and avant-garde in Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scotland's reference for underground psychedelic festivals, Edinburgh Psych Fest takes over Summerhall, a former veterinary hospital converted into a cultural venue in Edinburgh, every year in early September. This unique day celebrates experimental psychedelic music, neo-psychedelia and avant-garde pop in an underground and creative spirit.

The 2026 edition brings together 16 artists from the European psychedelic scene. Gwenno, Lael Neale, Ghostwoman, Adult DVD and Floral Image form a resolutely experimental line-up, driven by synthetic sounds, spacey atmospheres and bold arrangements.

The festival extends to experimental rock, dance-rock, folk, art pop and hauntology. A musical celebration exploring the most creative and radical territories of contemporary psychedelic scene.

On September 6, 2026, Summerhall becomes Edinburgh's psychedelic epicentre. Browse the lineup and book your tickets.

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🎤Lineup

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STEREOLAB – Indie Rock
STEREOLAB
Indie Rock
GHOSTWOMAN – Psychedelic Rock
GHOSTWOMAN
Psychedelic Rock
MODEL/ACTRIZ – Post-Punk
MODEL/ACTRIZ
Post-Punk
Gwenno – Electropop
Gwenno
Electropop
ANGINE DE POITRINE – Rock
ANGINE DE POITRINE
Rock
ADULT DVD – Dance-Rock
ADULT DVD
Dance-Rock
Bleech 9:3 – Rock
Bleech 9:3
Rock
GANS
GANS
Tanzana – Alternative
Tanzana
Alternative
Automatic (band)
Curiosity Shop
Curiosity Shop
Dog Race – Indie Rock
Dog Race
Indie Rock
Floral Image – Rock
Floral Image
Rock
Jill Lorean – Indie Rock
Jill Lorean
Indie Rock
Lael Neale – Pop
Lael Neale
Pop
Makeshift Art Bar – Post-Punk
Makeshift Art Bar
Post-Punk
National Playboys – Alternative
National Playboys
Alternative
Renny Conti – Alternative
Renny Conti
Alternative
Roller Disco Death Party – Rock
Roller Disco Death Party
Rock
Sunstinger – Alternative Rock
Sunstinger
Alternative Rock
The Belair Lip Bombs – Indie Rock
The Belair Lip Bombs
Indie Rock
The Mystery Lights – Rock
The Mystery Lights
Rock
Ty Segall – Rock
Ty Segall
Rock
Water Machine – Alternative
Water Machine
Alternative

📍Location

Summerhall, United Kingdom
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FAQ

When is Edinburgh Psych Fest and what are the hours?

A single day in Edinburgh, UK, on Sunday 6 September 2026, from 1pm to 11pm (box office open from 11am).

How many stages / venues?

A multi-venue festival across Edinburgh: one wristband grants access to all stages (capacities are first come, first served).

Is there food on site?

Yes, a selection of food stalls is available on the day.

Is there an age limit?

The festival is open to ages 14+; under-16s must be accompanied by an adult and offsite by 11.59pm.

Where do I collect my wristband?

Wristband collection is at Summerhall's box office, from 11am to 9pm.

📋Practical info

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Location
Summerhall, United Kingdom
Artists
24 artists
Main genre
Official website
edinburghpsychfest.com
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