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What is Electric Picnic in Stradbally?
Electric Picnic is widely known as Ireland's answer to Glastonbury: a festival of art, comedy and an eclectic mix of music set in the green countryside of County Laois. Since 2004, the Stradbally Hall Estate has turned into a small festival town for one weekend a year, drawing around 80,000 attendees; alongside several music stages, guests can explore comedy and spoken word, theatre and performance art, the Body & Soul area and even a dedicated circus (Fosset's Circus).
When does Electric Picnic 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition runs from Friday, 28 August, through Sunday, 30 August 2026. Those who want to arrive early can enter the site on Thursday afternoon with an Early Entry Pass; general camping often opens as early as Wednesday. Stages typically run well into the early morning hours.
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Where is Stradbally and how do you get there?
The festival site, Stradbally Hall Estate, sits in Stradbally, Co. Laois, less than an hour southwest of Dublin. Coaches run directly from Dublin to the site, while trains to Portlaoise or Portarlington connect with shuttle buses to the festival grounds.
Who is playing Electric Picnic 2026?
Confirmed headliners are Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz, with further acts including CMAT, Wunderhorse, Zara Larsson, RAYE and Chase & Status. The festival stays deliberately genre spanning; rock, pop, electronic and traditional Irish sounds share the bill, alongside comedy sets and art installations scattered across the grounds.
How much do Electric Picnic 2026 tickets cost?
Weekend camping tickets for 2026 ranged from 245.50 to 325.50 euros depending on category and loyalty scheme access; an Early Entry Pass cost between 33.75 and 39.40 euros, and a weekend campervan pass was 140.50 euros. Tickets for 2026 have already sold out, so anyone still hoping to attend should watch the official Ticketmaster resale platform, the only authorised resale channel.
Practical Tips for Electric Picnic in Stradbally
- 2026 tickets are sold out; only the official Ticketmaster resale is a safe source.
- All bars and traders on site are cashless, so bring a card.
- Pack rain gear and sturdy footwear, as the grounds can turn muddy quickly.
- Family and quiet camping zones are available away from the main stages.
- Plan ahead for shuttle buses or trains, since Friday afternoon travel gets busy fast.
