Modest Mouse unveils inaugural Psychic Salamander Festival in Carnation, Washington.

Carnation, WA — Indie rock stalwarts Modest Mouse are set to debut their very own music festival, the Psychic Salamander Festival, taking place September 13–14, 2025, at the picturesque Remlinger Farms in Carnation, Washington. This two-day event promises an eclectic lineup of indie and alternative rock favorites, curated by the band themselves.

Festival Overview

• Dates: Saturday, September 13 & Sunday, September 14, 2025
• Venue: Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd Street, Carnation, WA 98014
• Presented by: Modest Mouse & Seattle Theatre Group
• Tickets: Available starting Friday, May 2, at 10 a.m. PT via Ticketmaster and modestmousefest.com

Lineup Highlights

The festival boasts an impressive roster of artists, including:

• Modest Mouse (headlining both nights)
• The Flaming Lips (performing The Soft Bulletin in full on Sunday)
• Sleater-Kinney
• Courtney Barnett
• Yo La Tengo
• Built to Spill
• The Vaudevillian
• Mattress
• Friko
• Sun Atoms

Note: The Flaming Lips will perform both nights, with a special rendition of their album The Soft Bulletin on Sunday, September 14.

Venue & Experience

Remlinger Farms offers a unique setting for the festival, combining a working farm with a concert space and a family-friendly amusement park. Attendees can expect a blend of music, food, and activities suitable for all ages.

Transportation

For those traveling from Seattle or Bellevue, Wanderlie is providing round-trip luxury motorcoach services to Remlinger Farms. Buses depart from Downtown Seattle at 11:15 a.m. and from Bellevue’s Factoria Mall at 11:45 a.m., arriving at the venue by 12:30 p.m. Return trips are scheduled 30 minutes after the concert ends each day. Wanderlie

Additional Information

For more details on the festival, including ticket purchases and lineup updates, visit modestmousefest.com.