ACIDFEST started as a 3-day festival in Iceland back in 2022. It's a travelling psych fest curated by psychedelic visionaries Thee Lucifer Sams from Liverpool, who took this concept around the UK and occasionally the world (besides Iceland, it also had an instalment in Austin, Texas during SXSW 2023).

ACIDFEST BRIGHTON brings an exciting lineup to our fave The Bee's Mouth in Brighton . Thee Lucifer Sams are true visionaries, refusing to put their music on platforms such as Spotify or having social media. Their mix of semi-improvised psychedelic noise draws equally from the abstraction of Syd Barrett-era Pink Floyd, Lemmy's Hawkwind and Sonic Youth noise - with no songs just a full-on psychedelic, sonic rollercoaster.
The Dead Zoo are a proudly trans led, corn fed noisy post-punk band from London, who always put on an energetic live set, and are always worth watching.
Madonovan is the best shoegaze artist you've never heard before, and an unique concept - a tribute to itself, covering songs written, but never released, over 30 years ago. A cathartic ode to lost youth, dreams and rock'n'roll itself.
Esa Shields is a truly one-of-a-kind artist, creating melodies and sounds the likes of which never heard before or since. It's like Brian Wilson on Mars, tripping on acid.
EMU is a vey unique, globe-trotting, funky dance dubhop groove-monster party-starters with a punk twist. More often found in Goa or the antipodes than the UK, it's a privilege to witness them live.
ACIDFEST will also feature a killer DJ set by Brighton's finest, Echoes of the City.
Acidfest is more than just a "gig", but a true happening. This is what the Liverpool Psychedelic Society always offers at our events: an unique experience, something that the mainstream is unable to offer, truly grassroots and open to all.
This is not about any "scene", we just create our own culture and everyone is welcome to enjoy... so come and join the society!
“WE HAVE TO CREATE CULTURE, DON’T WATCH TV, DON’T READ MAGAZINES, DON’T EVEN LISTEN TO NPR. CREATE YOUR OWN ROADSHOW. ” – TERENCE MCKENNA
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