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 Toledo, 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.
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. Early Bird Tickets have sold out – Tier 1 Passes & Tickets available now!
Fri May 8
The Flaming Lips
DIIV • Momma • Glare • Boogarins
Holy Wave • Starcleaner Reunion
Sat May 9
The Black Angels perform Passover
Melody’s Echo Chamber • Ty Segall
New Candys • Al Qasar • Grocery Bag
Annabelle Chairlegs • Strange Lot
Sun May 10
Thee Sacred Souls
La Lom • Trish Toledo • Night Beats
Dumbo Gets Mad • Money Chicha
Como Las Movies • Dj Adrian Quesada
With additional acts + night shows to be announced soon.
Visuals + 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
Austin Psych Fest will be held May 8-10, 2026. The Spring event precedes the renowned Levitation in the Fall, and marks the 5th year of APF’s return to Austin, with an intimate setting and two stage lineup at South Austin’s The Far Out Lounge.
Austin Psych Fest began in 2008, as a DIY event and quickly expanded over the years into an international destination for the underground music scene. The event was rechristened Levitation, in a nod to the Austin’s psychedelic rock godfathers The 13th Floor Elevators. Austin Psych Fest returned in April 2023 celebrating its 15 year anniversary with a 3 day throwback to the original multi-stage, single venue format – bringing an intimate gathering on the Spring side of the calendar, and Levitation in the Fall. APF honors the city’s 1960s psychedelic rock heritage and channels it into the here and now – drawing indie rock icons, experimental rock and tripped-out sounds to an appropriately laid-back South Austin setting.
Since Austin Psych Fest’s inception, organizers have sought to create a thriving center for the independent music scene locally and internationally, in the original home of psychedelic rock: Austin, Texas.
The history of Levitation & Austin Psych Fest:
Founded in 2008 by members of The Black Angels and friends, Austin Psych Fest sparked a movement, inspiring the creation of similar events across the globe. Austin Psych Fest was renamed Levitation in honor of Austin’s psychedelic rock pioneers The 13th Floor Elevators, who reunited and performed at Levitation 2015 for the band’s 50th anniversary. The event has stayed true to its original mission – to be a hub for the psych rock scene – while expanding into the worlds of metal, electronic music, punk, and all manner of independent and underground music.
For over a decade, Levitation has delivered lineups that span psych, dream pop, punk, indie, metal, darkwave and electronic music – helping carry the spirit of 1960’s sonic experimentation into modern times. It’s a beloved record collection manifested into a 4 day weekend, with lineups that span continents and generations: a heady amalgamation of vintage gear, immersive light shows and visuals, buzzing amps, moody synths, good vibes and good times in Austin, Texas. Levitation returns this Fall – September 10-13, 2026.
The Reverberation Appreciation Society is the record label and creative collective behind the curation, artwork and aesthetic of Levitation and Austin Psych Fest. Since 2010, the label imprint has been releasing records with key bands in the psych, shoegaze and garage rock scene such as Frankie and the Witch Fingers, Ringo Deathstarr and Night Beats, and kicked off its Live at Levitation archive series in 2021 with live releases from King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Kikagaku Moyo, The Black Angels, Primal Scream and more. Levitation Sessions, the imprint’s live album + film series, captures bands like Osees, Ty Segall, SLIFT, Goat, Windhand, Dead Meadow, Death Valley Girls and more, performing in unique locations and pressed to limited edition vinyl. RVRB’s online shop offers an ever-expanding selection of LEV and APF official merchandise, limited edition vinyl from other labels, guitar pedals, turntables, art prints, one of a kind tie-dyes, and more.
Resound Presents:
Austin Psych Fest is presented with Austin independent promoters Resound Presents. Composed of the team behind the legendary Fun Fun Fun Festival, Resound books and presents over 1000 shows in Central Texas each year. Resound is a small team of experts working to make live music awesome across the stages of Central Texas, one club at a time. With a primary focus on bringing artists to music venues and other unique locations in Austin and San Antonio, Resound offers booking for live music, comedy, podcasts and more, as well as creative marketing and design services for national and local touring musicians, artists and brands.
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