Liverpool’s underground music and arts festival OUTER WAVES has announced the third wave of artists for its 2026 edition, returning to Liverpool’s North Docks at Invisible Wind Factory and Make CIC, 23-24 May 2026.
Following the previously announced headliners ØXN (feat. Radie Peat of Lankum) and Dame Area, the festival now reveals the world premiere of HAND TO MOUTH TO — a new suite of pared-down works for voice and keys, collaboratively composed and performed by Keeley Forsyth alongside Matthew Bourne.
This latest announcement also includes a showcase from Irish label Nyahh Records, featuring E the Artist, Hedgling, Ultan O’Brien, and Mohammad Syfkhan, further underlining OUTER WAVES’ commitment to forward-thinking experimental and underground scenes beyond the
Additional third wave artists include Germanager, Haress, Karl D’Silva, Mugstar, and Sex Swing.
OUTER WAVES 2026 – Announced Lineup
ØXN (feat. Radie Peat of Lankum)
Dame Area
Jarboe (Swans) feat. Thor Harris and Joy Von Spain
Keeley Forsyth & Matthew Bourne present HAND TO MOUTH TO
Lord Spikeheart
Waq Waq Kingdom
a.P.a.t.T
Carmel Smickersgill
Dale De Saint Paul & Mariam Rezaei
Domestic Partners
E the Artist (Nyahh Records)
Germanager
Godspeed You! Peter Andre
HAAL
Hedgling (Nyahh Records)
Haress
Karl D’Silva
Luce Mawdsley
Mincemeat
Mohammad Syfkhan (Nyahh Records)
Mugstar
Sex Swing
Ultan O’Brien (Nyahh Records)
With four months to go before OUTER WAVES takes over the North Docks, the festival promises more artist announcements, workshops, panel discussions, and afterparties still to come.
Weekend and Day Tickets from £40 (+ booking fee) are available now via Resident Advisor, DICE, and outer-waves.co.uk.
