Gallery: Electric Picnic Day 1
Electric Picnic 2026 has commenced in Stradbally, Co Laois, with 80,000 attendees braving mixed weather conditions. The festival features a diverse lineup including Zara Larsson and Lewis Capaldi.
Why it matters
As one of Ireland's largest cultural events, the festival has a significant impact on local tourism and the entertainment industry.
There were outbreaks of sun and rain as Electric Picnic kicked off in Stradbally, Co Laois on Friday with up to 80,000 music fans set to attend over the weekend.
Thousands braved the wet conditions last night to set up camp and the weather on Friday has been changeable, with plenty of rain and sunny spells.
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