Gallery: Electric Picnic Day 3
The Electric Picnic music festival concluded its 2026 edition with a final day featuring performances by Fontaines D.C. and a surprise appearance by Mayo's All-Ireland-winning football squad. Despite muddy conditions, the event hosted a variety of artists and concluded with an announcement regarding a future show at Slane Castle.
Why it matters
Electric Picnic is a major cultural event in Ireland, and the intersection of sports and music highlights the festival's role in national pop culture.
Mayo's All-Ireland-winning footballers were among the stars of Electric Picnic’s final day on Sunday, joining The Saw Doctors on the Main Stage for a rousing rendition of The Green and Red of Mayo.
Thirteen members of the squad took part in the performance, just over a month after the county ended its 75-year wait for the Sam Maguire Cup.
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