Electric Picnic 2017

landscape shot of Irish rap trio Kneecap on stage at Electric Picnic 2025

Kneecap's Electric Picnic set is now on the TG4 Player

Highlights of Kneecap's performance at last weekend's Electric Picnic are now available to view worldwide on the TG4 Player.

Music • 03 Sep

Crowd shot at Kneecap as they played the main stage at Electric Picnic on Saturday afternoon

Electric Picnic 2026 sells out minutes after release

Electric Picnic organisers have said they are "blown away" after tickets for next year's event sold-out within minutes.

Music • 03 Sep

Chappell Roan on stage at Electric Picnic 2025

In Pictures: A look back at Electric Picnic 2025

As another epic Electric Picnic wraps up - we take a look back at some highlights from this year's festival.

Music • 01 Sep

Dermot Kennedy performs with The Cranberries at EP

Dermot Kennedy and David Gray performed with The Cranberries in a surprise appearance on the third day of the Electric Picnic festival at Stradbally, Co Laois.

Electric Picnic • 31 Aug

In Pictures: Day Two Electric Picnic

Electric Picnic had some down pours and some dry spells as fans braved the elements for Fatboy Slim, Sam Fender, Nile Rodgers and Chic, Kneecap and Inhaler

Music • 31 Aug

Review: Kneecap at EP - a sort of homecoming

Kneecap delivered a blistering set at Electric Picnic this afternoon, as they took to the main stage at Stradbally for their very first time.

Music • 31 Aug

In Pictures: Chappell Roan, Hozier at EP day one

Electric Picnic began in Stradbally with big crowds, some sunshine and headline performances from Chappell Road and Hozier.

Music • 30 Aug

Composite image of three Electric Picnic 2025 festival goers

Watch: Electric Picnic festival goers reveal top acts

Electric Picnic 2025 is officially underway, with 80,000 festivalgoers set to descend on Stradbally, Co Laois, across the weekend. RTÉ News finds out which acts people are looking forward to seeing the most.

Music • 29 Aug

Stradbally set for an Electric Picnic weekend

The summer may be winding down, but in Stradbally the party is only getting started. Electric Picnic opens today, bringing 80,000 festivalgoers together for a weekend of music, art, comedy, food and celebration in the heart of Co Laois.

Music • 29 Aug

Kneecap and 4 other acts as Gaeilge not to miss at EP

Gaeilge has a special place in Electric Picnic's heart, illustrated by the variety and breadth of acts performing at this year's festival.

Electric Picnic • 27 Aug

Artists performing at Electric Picnice 2025 clockwise Kneecap, Chappell Roan, Hozier and Sam Fender

Electric Picnic - the acts not to miss

From global superstars to homegrown heroes, here at the acts you cannot miss at this year's Electric Picnic.

Music • 28 Aug

compilation image of Hozier, Chappell Roan and Kneecap

Watch: What to expect from Electric Picnic 2025

Final preparations for Electric Picnic 2025 are under way in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Electric Picnic • 26 Aug

Kneecap perform in concert during Bilbao BBK Live at Kobetamendi on 11 July, 2025 in Bilbao

Kneecap 'won't be switched off' at Electric Picnic

The inclusion of Kneecap on the Electric Picnic line-up is "really important" for the festival, organisers have said.

Music • 26 Aug

Electric Picnic adds 11 more acts to line-up

The Electric Picnic has revealed another 11 acts that will be joining the previously announced headliners Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, Kings of Leon, and Becky Hill at the festival in Stradbally, Co Laois from 29 to 31 August.

Music • 06 Aug

Kneecap (L-R: Mo Chara, DJ Provaí, and Móglaí Bap) at Glastonbury on Saturday

Kneecap join Electric Picnic line-up

Kneecap have joined the bill for this year's Electric Picnic festival in Stradbally, Co Laois, organisers have announced.

Music • 30 Jun

Electric Picnic returns to Stadbally from 29 - 31 August

Ireland's top music festivals and gigs in summer 2025

Ireland's summer music season kicks off this weekend with Forbidden Fruit in Dublin this weekend. From high-energy weekends to relaxed, artsy escapes, here's your essential guide to what's on across the country.

Music • 03 Jun

From Kilmainham to Glendalough, Waterford to Stradbally, 2FM will be bringing listeners across the country right into the heart of the action

2FM hits the road for festival season 2025

This summer, 2FM is taking the show on the road, broadcasting live from some of Ireland's biggest and best music festivals, starting with Forbidden Fruit this June Bank Holiday weekend.

Music • 30 May

The English singer Becky Hill is among the newly announced Electric Picnic acts

Electric Picnic reveals more acts for August line-up

The Electric Picnic has revealed over 40 acts that will be joining the previously announced Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, and Kings of Leon at the festival in Stradbally, Co Laois from 29 to 31 August.

Music • 23 May

Chappell Roan and Hozier among Electric Picnic headliners

Chappell Roan, Hozier among Electric Picnic headliners

Electric Picnic has announced five headline acts for this year's festival, including acclaimed American singer-songwriter Chappell Roan and Irish superstar Hozier.

Music • 28 Mar

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