Besides compiling one of the most musically interesting lineups of any festival in town, Austin Psych Fest is a feast for the eyes. The backdrops look like an acid trip, the performers take pride in their alternative senses of style, and for most audience members, the stages are just feet away.

Here are some our favorite scenes from Psych Fest 2026. For musical highlights, check out our roundup here.

DIIV's set was moody, but propulsive thanks to strong bass lines.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Zachary Cole Smith can always be counted on for a nostalgic 'fit.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Starcleaner Reunion singer Jo Roman keeps the beat.Photo by Brianna Caleri

From the looks of it, no one had a better time onstage than Wayne Coyne, frontman of the Flaming Lips.Photo by Brianna Caleri

The tinsel whip was one of many props.Photo by Brianna Caleri

The Flaming Lips are known for touring with huge inflatables.Photo by Brianna Caleri

A joyful crowd reacts to being blasted with confetti during the Flaming Lips' set.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Ty Segall was king of the guitar jams.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Segall's painted jeans were probably the most unique fashion statement all weekend.Photo by Brianna Caleri

The Psych Fest uniform: Earthy shorts and calf tattoos.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Thomas Attar Bellier of Al-Qasar plays a beautifully adorned electric saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri

The more mics, the better for Al-Qasar.Photo by Brianna Caleri

A closer look at the saz.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Lyrics in Arabic brought extra gravitas to the set.Photo by Brianna Caleri

How's that for a desert hallucination?Photo by Brianna Caleri

New Candys guitarist Emanuele Zanardo puts a physical flourish in his playing.Photo by Brianna Caleri

A portal opens...Photo by Brianna Caleri

The Black Angels interrupted the technicolor parade for a largely black-and-white set.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Black Angels bassist Misti Hamrick-French basks in the cold glow of a strobe light.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Dumbo Gets Mad reminds us that Italians just get fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Guitarist Luca Bergomi gets in on bassist Ivan Torelli's shot.Photo by Brianna Caleri

LA LOM bassist Jake Faulkner captures the sun.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Guitarist Zac Sokolow danced for the whole set, which happened to be on his birthday.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Faulkner's grandstanding added flavor to the show, which ultimately didn't need psychedelic visuals.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Faulkner's howls cut through the air, hardly amplified.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Trish Toledo paid homage to mothers and couples in her romantic set.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Not a practical shoe for a rainy weekend. We salute her sacrifice for fashion.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Thee Sacred Souls closed out the festival with a brass section.Photo by Brianna Caleri

This backup singer was exquisitely styled in blue.Photo by Brianna Caleri

Singer Josh Lane snapped a photo of an adoring audience. See you next time, Josh.Photo by Brianna Caleri