Austin Psych Fest announces 2026 lineup; The Flaming Lips, Melody’s Echo Chamber, La Lom, and more to perform

Official press release:

Austin Psych Fest 2026 returns May 8–10 with another wide-ranging exploration of psychedelic sound, bringing legendary icons, forward-thinking indie rock, global grooves, and deep-cut psych favorites to the big South Austin backyard at The Far Out Lounge.

Since its inception in 2008, Austin Psych Fest has embraced an expansive definition of psychedelia — not as a single genre, but as a feeling — tracing its roots from 1960s experimentation through modern interpretations shaped by reverb-soaked guitars, hypnotic rhythms, and adventurous songcraft. The 2026 lineup continues that tradition, spanning classic psych, indie rock, soul, cumbia, global psych, and everything in between.

Friday, May 8 opens with an explosive night headlined by The Flaming Lips, masters of technicolor psychedelia whose live shows blur the line between concert, communal experience, and sensory overload. Joining them are dream-pop architects DIIV, indie rock torchbearers Momma, Texas shoegazers Glare, Brazilian psych favorites Boogarins, with additional sets from Starcleaner Reunion and Austin psych staples Holy Wave, setting the tone for a weekend of expansive sound.

Saturday, May 9 leans into darker, heavier, and more hypnotic terrain as The Black Angels perform their landmark debut album Passover, a cornerstone of modern American psychedelia, for its 20th anniversary. Topping off the bill is garage rock icon Ty Segall and the lush, cinematic psych pop of Melody’s Echo Chamber. On the international front, Italian brooding psych outfit New Candys and pan-Arab psych funk innovators Al-Qasar enrich Saturday’s lineup alongside local beloveds Grocery Bag and Annabelle Chairlegs, rounding out one of the weekend’s most adventurous bills.

Sunday, May 10 brings warmth, groove, and global influence to close out the festival, headlined by modern soul luminaries Thee Sacred Souls, the sun-soaked instrumentals of La Lom, Latin soul and bolero heat from Trish Toleddo, the psych rock soul of Night Beats, Italian sonic explorers Dumbo Gets Mad, Peruvian chicha revivalists Money Chicha, Como Las Movies, and a DJ set from Adrian Quesada, tying together the festival’s far-reaching musical journey.

More artists will be announced soon.

Tickets are on sale now, with 3-Day Passes and Single-Day Tickets available, along with a limited number of Early Bird options while supplies last.

3 Day Passes and single day tickets available HERE.
Early Bird Tickets have sold out – Tier 1 Passes & Tickets available now!

Additional acts & night shows to be announced soon.

Thee Sacred Souls
La Lom
Trish Toledo
Night Beats
Dumbo Gets Mad
Money Chicha
Como Las Movies
DJ Adrian Quesada

Visual & video & art installations from:

TV Eye
Mad Alchemy
Drip//Cuts
Shelushy
Attic Space
Slim Reaper
Billgazer
Church of the Eternal Sun
Fever Dream
El Taller de Piyamas
Cosmic Dommy