Music
Electric Picnic
Ireland's biggest festival weekend
At a glance
- Size
- Large (40k+)
- Entry
- Ticketed
Music
- Rock & indie
- Pop
- Dance & electronic
- Hip hop & grime
About
Electric Picnic first ran in 2004 at Stradbally Hall in County Laois, and has stayed there. It began as a boutique weekend and is now Ireland's biggest festival, run by Festival Republic.
Alongside the main stages there's Mindfield for talks and debate, the Body & Soul area, comedy, theatre and a lot of food.
Good to know
Camping and stays
- Standard camping
- Quiet or family camping
- Campervans and caravans
- Glamping
- Accessible camping
Organisers
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Festival details can change from year to year. Check the festival's own site before you book.

