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Tuesday, 25 August 2026 15:28

The gates will officially open this Thursday.

There are just two days to go until the gates open at Electric Picnic.

Early entry to the festival in Stradbally in Co Laois begins on Thursday.

80,000 people are expected to make their way to the three day festival, which features Fontaines DC, Gorillaz and Lewis Capaldi.

The HSE will also have a tent at the festival as part of their campaign to reduce harm for people taking substances at events.

Festival organiser Melvin Benn, says it's important to get the message out there:

Florence Road are returning to the festival this year, and they're expecting a much bigger crowd in the Electric Arena:

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