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Electric Picnic - one of Ireland's hottest festivals - is returning bigger and better than ever for 2025. The sold-out music festival takes place in Stradbally, Co Laois, between 29 and 31 August. Hozier, Chappell Roan and Kings of Leon are just some of the big names performing this year.

First nine acts announced for Electric Picnic 2026 - at a glance
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Irish favourites Fontaines D.C. and CMAT are among those lined up for Stradbally
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Electric Picnic announces first acts for 2026 festival
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Headliners for Saturday and Sunday night have been confirmed
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This European music festival has a stacked line-up, 34C weather and is cheaper than Electric Picnic
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Already confirmed for this year's festival are Foo Fighters, Lorde, Florence + The Machine, Moby, Wolf Alice, Pixies, Kings of Leon, Pulp, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, and David Byrne
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GAA star performs at Electic Picnic before playing for his club hours later
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It was an eventful weekend for one GAA star.
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'Like playing in your granny's front parlour' - the day when Aslan played for Brian Kerr's Ireland
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The Finglas band, famously fronted by Christy Dignam before he passed away in 2023, didn't cut corners in their bid to entertain the Republic of Ireland football squad 22 years ago
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Brian Kerr takes aim at UEFA over Palestine stance as he fears for children in Gaza
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Former Ireland manager Brian Kerr was speaking on the Three Castles Burning podcast at Electric Picnic in Stradbally, county Laois on Saturday
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Kneecap performance 'special moment' for Electric Picnic, says director
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Melvin Benn said there will be changes to next year's Electric Picnic
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How to watch Kneecap's packed out Electric Picnic main stage performance
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Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap took to the main stage at Electric Picnic on Saturday to perform to thousands of revellers
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Lewis Capaldi spotted among 80,000 revellers at Electric Picnic
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Lewis Capaldi was spotted in the crowd at Electric Picnic on Saturday
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'Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are causing a housing crisis' - Kneecap call out politicians during Electric Picnic set
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During their set, the rap trio spoke out about Palestine and called out Irish politicians
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In photos: Celebrities and music lovers at day two of Electric Picnic
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Although rain was pouring down for some of Saturday, the spirits at Electric Picnic certainly weren't dampened
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In pictures: Thousands flock to main stage to catch Kneecap set at Electric Picnic
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Huge crowds packed out the main stage at Electric Picnic to catch Kneecap
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HSE warn of 'high strength' MDMA pills in circulation at Electric Picnic
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The pills contain around three times the adult dose
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Electric Picnic LIVE updates as Chappell Roan and Hozier blast 2025 festival into action
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Electric Picnic takes place this weekend and we have all of the information you need to know.
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Electric Picnic 2026: How to buy tickets for next year's festival
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There will be a lot of people around the country who hoped to be at Electric Picnic this weekend
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Pitch-ure perfect: Electric Picnic begins as festival-goers get tents set for party weekend
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Punters are spilling in the gates of Electric Picnic, pitching their tents in preparation for the biggest weekend in the Irish music calendar
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Electric Picnic: Glass bottles not allowed, here's what you can bring instead
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Electric Picnic bosses have warned excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site
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Electric Picnic banned items list warns of instant eviction for breaking the rules
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Electric Picnic 2025 is set to welcome up to 80,000 fans in Stradbally, Co Laois with a star-studded lineup and organisers have issued strict rules and a detailed banned items list.
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Electric Picnic stage times as thousands of music fans to descend on Stradbally
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The three-day festival kicks off on August 29 until September 1
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'I went to Electric Picnic and got absolutely drenched but one item can keep you dry'
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Hozier and Sam Fender bring the musical party back to Stradbally next weekend (August 29-31), so here's a handy guide for anyone wanting to make their visit a memorable one
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Wexford GAA players set to receive weekend off for Electric Picnic
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The popular music festival comes smack bang in the middle of Championship season.
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Electric Picnic 2025: How to buy tickets for next year's festival as 'special' headliner lined up
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Tickets for Electric Picnic 2025 go on sale later this week, and organisers have teased that next year's festival will be even bigger and better
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Thousands turn up to watch The Wolfe Tones' show-stopping performance at Electric Picnic
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Their impassioned renditions of some of their most famous songs including “Come Out Ye Black and Tans” ensured the crowd was well and truly geared up for the night ahead
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HSE issues alert over 'high-strength MDMA pills' at Electric Picnic causing medical emergencies
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The high-strength MDMA pills have caused medical emergencies, including fits, at the festival
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