Hipnosis 2026 brought psychedelic rock and sludge to a quarry

Hipnosis held its ninth festival edition at Quarry Studios, a quarry south of the city.

The independent, itinerant festival has had to adapt because it does not have a permanent venue.

Dusty conditions and unstable ground challenged the event, while sound problems continued a difficulty reported at earlier editions.

The organisers planned for about 6,000 people, but no final attendance figure is given.

The lineup ranged from pop and punk to experimental noise and sludge, with performances by Jonathan Bree, Wine Lips, Kim Gordon, Future Islands and Melvins.

Future Islands marked two decades as a band, while Melvins returned after 15 years away.

The festival’s future plans are not stated, but its organisers continue to face the practical challenges of putting on an independent event without a fixed site.