Electric Picnic

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Arts & CultureStradbally
Dates28–30 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
CrowdMediumAbout 80,000 people
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsThe festival's documented growth from a
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Electric Picnic in Stradbally

Ireland's largest music festival, held over three days each August at Stradbally Hall, County Laois, grown from a ten-thousand-capacity boutique event founded in 2004 into a multi-stage camping festival featuring the Mindfield talks tent and dedicated glamping zones, with more than twenty-five named stages and zones now spread across the Stradbally Hall estate each August weekend.

Promoter John Reynolds launched this festival in 2004 at roughly ten thousand capacity, styled initially as a boutique one-day event before growing steadily into Ireland's largest music festival, now held across three days each late August on the grounds of Stradbally Hall in County Laois.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival's documented growth from a ten-thousand-capacity one-day event in 2004 into Ireland's largest music festival is an unusually well-tracked expansion trajectory, and its Mindfield tent, mixing talks and spoken word into a primarily music-focused weekend since early editions, has remained a distinguishing feature throughout that growth

02

The mystery stays covered

Its reported ticket revenue, in the hundreds of millions of euro across MCD's wider festival portfolio in a recent year, reflects the commercial scale the event has reached

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Mindfield tent's discussion and spoken-word programming alongside the music lineup has been a consistent feature since the festival's earlier editions

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

28–30 August 2026

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Wellies or waterproof footwear given frequent mud, layered clothing for variable August weather, and festival-camping-appropriate gear generally.

Safety

Keep photography restrained at Electric Picnic; give people room and treat community moments as more than scenery.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Stradbally you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Stradbally, Leinster, Ireland

Nearest airportDUB — Dublin
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Stradbally you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Electric Picnic?

Electric Picnic is listed for 28–30 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Electric Picnic take place?

The festival is listed in Stradbally, Ireland. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Stradbally, Leinster, Ireland

How big is it?

Medium: 80000

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLelectricpicnic.ie
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates28–30 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked

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