Electric Picnic, Ireland’s most beloved music and arts festival, returns to Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois from 28th to 30th August 2026 for a weekend of music, culture, creativity, and unforgettable energy. As always, the three-day festival promises an electric lineup of top-tier international acts, indie icons, electronic trailblazers, and rising Irish stars — all across multiple stages set in the scenic grounds of Stradbally.
More than just a music festival, Electric Picnic is a full-scale celebration of creativity, featuring spoken word, comedy, theatre, food experiences, wellness zones, visual art installations, and surprise performances. Whether you’re heading for headliners, hidden stages, or holistic chill-outs, EP delivers the magic that keeps fans returning year after year.
Irish Concert Travel offers a weekend return bus to Electric Picnic at Stradbally Hall departing Friday and returning Monday from key locations across Ireland. Avoid the hassle of driving, parking, or finding space for your tent gear on a packed train. Our coaches drop you at the official festival coach park.
Book early — coach tickets are limited and Electric Picnic sells out every year.
Each year, tens of thousands of festivalgoers descend on County Laois for Ireland’s largest outdoor music and arts event — Electric Picnic. Stradbally Hall may be nestled in lush countryside, but getting there doesn’t have to be complicated. That’s why Irish Concert Travel offers reliable coach transport to the heart of the festival from regional hubs across the country.
Our return coaches to Electric Picnic at Stradbally Hall depart on Friday and return on Monday. Our festival buses are designed specifically for large-capacity events, with enough space for you, your bags, and your good vibes.
Departures run from regional points across the West, North West and Midland of Ireland. Coaches are scheduled to arrive at the official festival coach park before key opening times, with priority entry lanes just steps from the gates.
Helpful travel tips:
Our services operate along the most direct routes to the concerts, and we have limited the number of collection/drop off points, with the aim of reducing the travel times to and from your favourite events.
Irish Concert Travel reserves the right to adjust travel routes as necessary to optimise efficiency and scheduling.
Coaches are often part of the Electric Picnic vibe — expect music, chats, and excitement all the way to Stradbally. Many riders make new friends before they even arrive, and it’s one less thing to worry about on the way home. No GPS, no parking queues, no petrol stops — just get on and enjoy the ride.
All pickup times and coach return instructions will be provided in your confirmation email. Please check your ticket for your exact pickup point and return day.
Electric Picnic is more than just a music festival — it’s Ireland’s ultimate celebration of culture, creativity, and connection. Held annually in the scenic grounds of Stradbally Hall, Co. Laois, this multi-day event blends live music, immersive art, spoken word, comedy, theatre, food, and wellness experiences into one unforgettable weekend. Often described as “Ireland’s answer to Glastonbury,” Electric Picnic has built a reputation for delivering both massive headliners and intimate, unexpected moments since its inception in 2004.
The festival’s layout transforms the quiet countryside into a temporary city of sound and colour. From the legendary Main Stage to hidden corners like The Hazel Wood, Salty Dog, MindField, and Trailer Park, every area is designed to feel like its own unique world. Festivalgoers can catch everything from global chart-toppers to underground DJs, slam poetry to circus performances, sunrise yoga to gourmet street food — all within a single weekend.
Electric Picnic is known for balancing crowd-pleasing headline acts with a strong platform for Irish talent. Previous years have seen artists like Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar, The Cure, Florence + The Machine, Dermot Kennedy, Arctic Monkeys, and Dua Lipa share stages with breakthrough Irish bands, theatre groups, and experimental acts. Its ethos is rooted in discovery, expression, and sustainability — and that’s part of what keeps fans coming back.
With a capacity of over 70,000, it’s Ireland’s largest music and arts gathering. Yet, thanks to its unique site and programming, it still manages to feel personal, magical, and deeply immersive. Whether you’re dancing beneath lasers in Body & Soul, catching a political debate at MindField, or discovering your new favourite act on a small forest stage — no two journeys through the Picnic are ever the same.
