Electric Picnic determined to have a 21st to remember
The 21st annual Electric Picnic festival will open its gates from Thursday evening with 80,000 people expected to attend the Stradbally site over the weekend.
The 21st Electric Picnic festival is set to open its gates on Thursday evening, with an expected attendance of 80,000 visitors over the weekend at the Stradbally site. Festival Director Melvin Benn expressed excitement about the line-up, including headline acts Lewis Capaldi, Van Morrison, and CMAT. The team is prepared with safety measures and medical support from the HSE and Gardaí to ensure a fun and secure experience for attendees.
The Timahoe Male Choir, who performed at the preview, aims to continue their success on the main stage. Despite some rainy weather predictions for the weekend, festival organizers remain optimistic about the overall conditions. Irish band Florence Road, eager to perform for a home crowd, will be among the acts to look forward to.
Musician Daragh Cosgrove, 19, received his Leaving Cert results and is excited to share his music on the Croí Stage, having won a competition to do so. With sold-out ticket sales in 2025, attendees are eager for a memorable experience, which the festival promises with an extended line-up and new additions, including a stage dedicated to Irish hip-hop.
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