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Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo
O2 Ritz Manchester in ManchesterSat, Sep 5, 2026 · 12:00 PM
Overview
Overview
Manchester Psych Fest 2026 - O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo is a Music / Rock / Punk event at O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester.
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Manchester Psych Fest returns for its 2026 edition, taking over the O2 Ritz and O2 Apollo on a Saturday in early September. The festival showcases a diverse lineup of psychedelic and alternative acts, including Beta Band, Working Men's Club, Gwenno, GHOSTWOMAN, Freak Slug, Night Tapes, Dog Race, thistle., LEMONSUCKR, Martial Arts, and Angine de Poitrine.
Attendees can expect a full day of live music across two iconic Manchester venues, with a mix of established names and emerging artists. The atmosphere is vibrant and immersive, drawing fans of psych rock, indie, and experimental sounds from across the UK.
With its carefully curated bill and city-center locations, Manchester Psych Fest offers a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge music in a festival setting without leaving the urban core. It's a highlight of the city's autumn cultural calendar.
📍 O2 Ritz & O2 Apollo🎟️ Tickets from £102
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Good to know
- The event takes place across two venues: O2 Ritz and O2 Apollo, both in Manchester city centre.
- The festival is a one-day event on Saturday 05 September 2026.
- Lineup includes Beta Band, Working Men's Club, Gwenno, GHOSTWOMAN, Freak Slug, Night Tapes, Dog Race, thistle., LEMONSUCKR, Martial Arts, and Angine de Poitrine.
Frequently asked questions
What is the date of Manchester Psych Fest 2026?
The festival takes place on Saturday 05 September 2026.
Which venues host the event?
The event is held at O2 Ritz and O2 Apollo in Manchester.
Who is performing at the festival?
The lineup includes Beta Band, Working Men's Club, Gwenno, GHOSTWOMAN, Freak Slug, Night Tapes, Dog Race, thistle., LEMONSUCKR, Martial Arts, and Angine de Poitrine.
Lineup
Beta Band
The Beta Band are a Scottish musical group formed in 1996, currently consisting of Steve Mason, Robin Jones (drums), John Maclean and Richard Greentree (bass).
Working Men's Club
Working men's clubs are British private social clubs first created in the 19th century in industrial areas, particularly the North of England, Midlands, Scotland, Northern Ireland and South Wales Valleys, to provide recreation and education for working-class men and their families.
Gwenno
Gwenno Mererid Saunders is a Welsh-Cornish musician, known mononymously as Gwenno, who has received critical acclaim in the UK.
Freak Slug
Xenya Genovese, known by her stage name Freak Slug, is a British indie rock musician from Manchester.
Night Tapes
Night Tapes is a UK-Estonian dream pop band based in London. The members are Iiris Vesik (Estonia), Max Doohan (UK), and Sam Richards (UK), who began jamming together as housemates in South London in the late 2010s resulting in their first release Dream Forever in Glorious Stereo (2019).
Angine de Poitrine
Angine de Poitrine is a Canadian rock duo formed in Saguenay, Quebec, in 2019. Its anonymous members perform under the pseudonyms Khn de Poitrine and Klek de Poitrine (drums).
Venue & Map
O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester
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O2 Ritz Manchester in Manchester
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