Electric Picnic 2026: Everything you need to know
From the weather forecast and stage times to travel, camping and what you can bring, here's everything you need to know about Electric Picnic 2026.
Electric Picnic 2026 will take place at Stradbally Hall in Co Laois from Friday 28 to Sunday 30 August. The festival is expected to draw 80,000 attendees, with 80 performances across 50 stages. Headlining acts include Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. The weather forecast predicts an unsettled weekend, with Friday and Saturday offering the best chances for sunshine and showers, respectively.
Rain is expected to dominate on Sunday. Stage times are subject to change, so festival-goers are advised to use the official Electric Picnic app for updates. Children aged 12 and under are permitted to attend with an adult, while all other attendees must be over 18. The festival runs from 9.00am on Friday 28 August to 1.00pm on Monday 31 August.
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