Over the past decade or so a ring of psychedelic all-dayers have popped up around the country, asserting themselves like colonies of fungi. Manchester Psych Fest is perhaps the strongest, capable of bringing together huge names with cult favourites, using their hard-won platform to showcase new artists in the process.

Returning in 2026, the one-day multi-venue event was impeccably curated. Headliners included American maverick and Scottish legends , while enigmatic Canadian mavericks Angine De Poitrine also performed an electrifying set to a road block crowd.

Elsewhere, though, you could check out risers , and Leeds-based shoegaze meets rave voyagers .

played a highlight set, while enchanting Welsh psychedelic siren also won the hearts of the Manchester crowd.

was deeply impressive, while new names such as and a mighty performance from left their mark.

Lucky old us, CLASH photographer was able to capture the action in these fantastic pics.