Electric Picnic, Ireland's largest music and arts festival, is taking place next month in Stradbally, Co Laois, and it looks set to be a bumper weekend.
The festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary after debuting as a one-day event in 2004, with sets from Jurassic 5, Grand Master Flash, and Super Furry Animals entertaining the 10,000 attendees.
It has since evolved into Ireland's biggest festival, with 75,000 festival goers expected at the event this year, up 5,000 since last year.
If you're one of the lucky ones who managed to bag a ticket, find out everything you need to know about the event here.
When and where
Electric Picnic will take place between 16 – 18 August, 2024 in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois, which is earlier than its traditional September slot.
Line-up
This year's line-up is impressively eclectic and should appeal to a diverse range of tastes. Kylie Minogue, Kneecap, The Wolfe Tones, Noah Kahan and Raye are among the acts who are set to perform.
Calvin Harris, Jazzy, Kodaline and Faithless are also among the fifty acts who will play the sold-out weekend.
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Scottish DJ Harris, breakthrough artist Kahan, who has had a massive hit in Ireland with his song Stick Season, and Kylie will make their Electric Picnic debuts.
The Wolfe Tones, who recently announced that they are retiring from the music industry, make their Electric Picnic return to perform on the Main Stage following their record crowds at last year's festival.
Following the revival of her hit Murder on the Dancefloor after it featured in the movie Saltburn, Sophie Ellis-Bextor will also play the weekend.
As well as Kodaline, The Wolfe Tones, Ivor Novello nominee Jazzy, and Kneecap, there is a strong showing for Irish artists on the line-up, with CMAT, Damien Dempsey, Moncrieff, Amble, Kojaque, The Scratch, NewDad and Darren Kiely all taking to EP stages this year.
Getting there
Organisers urge festival goers to use public transport or car share to Electric Picnic as travel emissions contribute to the festival's total carbon footprint.
Here are some public transport options to Stradbally.
By Train
Portlaoise has the closest train station to the festival. You can check services on the Irish Rail website.
By Bus
From Dublin:
Marathon Coaches is operating hourly services from North Wall Quay and Custom House Quay from Thursday to Sunday.
Bus Eireann is operating an hourly service from George's Quay from Thursday to Sunday.
From Limerick:
Bus Eireann is operating a service from Limerick City Bus Station to Electric Picnic on Friday, 16 August at 10am.
A return bus is available on Monday, 19 August from Electric Picnic back to Limerick City Bus Station at 10am.
From Cork:
Bus Eireann is operating a service from Cork City Bus Station to Electric Picnic on Friday 16 August at 7:30am.
A return bus is available on Monday, 19 August from Electric Picnic back to Cork City Bus Station at 12pm.
From Galway City:
Bus Eireann is operating a service from Galway City Bus Station to Electric Picnic on Friday 16 August at 10am.
A return bus is available from Electric Picnic on Monday 19 August at 10am.
Festival opening and closing times
Early Entry pass holders can enter the Electric Picnic campsites from 4pm on Thursday 15 August.
Weekend ticket holders can enter the general campsites from 9am on Friday 16 August.
The campsite closes at 4pm on Monday 19 August.
Can I still buy tickets
Nope! Tickets for this year's Electric Picnic sold out last September within an hour of going on sale. Fans can keep an eye on Ticketmaster for official resale tickets and see if they get lucky.
Organisers urge people to beware of unauthorised ticket agents and individual resellers - including tickets offered on buy & sell sites, social media and resale sites.
Ticketmaster is the only official ticketing agent for this event.
Early Entry Passes are still available to purchase. Early Entry pass holders can enter the campsites from 4pm on Thursday 15 August. You must also have a valid Weekend Ticket.
Age restrictions
Electric Picnic is a STRICTLY over 18's event (with the exception of children aged 12 and under). Children aged 13-17 years old are not permitted to attend even when accompanied by an adult.
Children aged 12 and under do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or guardian at all times.
Parents/Guardians are permitted to bring up to two children on each festival ticket.
Organisers recommend bringing ID as confirmation of your child’s age, such as a colour photocopy of a passport.
Proof of age is required to gain entry to the event. Tickets will be deemed void when not accompanied by an acceptable proof of age. Acceptable forms of proof are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving Licence.
Little Picnic
Little Picnic, brought to you by Kaleidoscope Festival, is a family friendly festival featuring a feast of entertainment, creativity, fun, education, inspiration, sports, wellness and so much more for families to enjoy together at Electric Picnic.
Only people who have Family wristbands or are with children are permitted entry into Little Picnic.
Festival checklist
Organisers recommend that festival goers bring the following essentials to Electric Picnic.
Entry Ticket & ID
Medication, if required. Please keep it in its original container
Clothing for all weather and comfortable footwear
Camping equipment including a sleeping bag and ground mat
An empty reusable bottle of any size
Refuse sacks for rubbish, recycling and any wet/dirty clothing
What else should I be aware of
Electric Picnic is a cashless event - all bars, food traders, and non food traders will be operating as cashless only.
Protect your valuables - Lockers and storage boxes will be available for storing your valuables all weekend in the Jimi Hendrix campsite. Spaces are limited so book your locker or storage box in advance.
AIR Hubs - AIR (an acronym for Assistance, Information & Response) Hubs are located across the campsites at Electric Picnic and open 24 hours a day to provide additional support to festival goers.
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