Electric Picnic 2025 takes place from 29–31 August at Stradbally Estate, Co. Laois. With thousands heading to Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival, it pays to be prepared. Here’s your quick guide to the weekend: the weather forecast, essential packing tips, stage times for the covered tents, and everything you need to know before arriving on site.

Weather in Stradbally this Weekend

Here’s the outlook for electric picnic 2025:

• Friday 29th Aug: Partly sunny with scattered showers. Breezy in the afternoon. ~18°C
  
  

• Saturday 30th Aug: Wet and windy in the morning with heavy showers. ~18°C
  
  

• Sunday 31th Aug: Breezy with lighter showers and brighter spells. ~17°C
  

The forecast points to a mixed bag, so pack for rain and mud. Electric Picnic weather often shifts quickly. Keep checking the Met Éireann updates and the official festival app across the weekend.

What To Pack for Electric Picnic 2025

Your electric picnic 2025 packing list should prepare you for wet conditions, long days, and chilly nights. Here’s the ultimate checklist to keep you covered:

• Tickets and ID – entry essential.
  
  

• Phone + power bank – keep your battery topped up.
  
  

• Footwear and layers – waterproof boots/wellies, spare socks, warm hoodie or fleece, base layers, rain jacket and trousers.
  
  

• Camping gear – tent, mallet and pegs, footprint/groundsheet, sleeping bag and mat.
  
  

• Day bag – small backpack for carrying essentials.
  
  

• Hydration – empty reusable water bottle (any size) for free refill points on site.
  
  

• Head torch and earplugs – for navigating campsites and sleeping better.
  
  

• Toiletries – sunscreen (if we get lucky), lip balm, wipes, small towel, personal medication.
  
  

• Practical extras – duct tape, cable ties, bin bags, zip-lock bags, poncho.
  
  

• Reusable cup – handy for hot drinks and eco-friendly.
  
  

Pro tip: There will be Three Charging vending machines in the Late Night Arena, Jimi Hendrix, and Samuel Beckett campsites, plus select AIR Hubs, but bringing your own power bank is the safest bet.

Indoor Tent Stage Times at Electric Picnic

If the rain sets in, the covered tents at electric picnic 2025 will be the perfect place to stay dry and still catch some of the best acts of the weekend.

Electric Arena

Friday 29 Aug: Luvcat (18:30), The Academic (19:30), The Saw Doctors (21:00), Barry Can’t Swim (22:45–00:00)

Saturday 30 Aug: Blair Davie (14:15), Just Mustard (15:15), KhakiKid (16:30), Maverick Sabre (17:45), Tommy Cash (19:15), The 2 Johnnies (20:30), Mark McCabe (22:00), The Coronas (23:30–00:30)

Sunday 31 Aug: Esmeralda Road (14:15), Biig Piig (15:15), I’m Grand Mam (16:30–17:30), King Kong Company (18:00), Jazzy (19:30), The Kooks (21:00), Ewan McVicar (22:30–00:00)

3Music Stage

Friday 29 Aug: Alessi Rose (18:00), Suki Waterhouse (19:00), Self Esteem (20:15), Confidence Man (22:00)

Saturday 30 Aug: Nofun! (14:30), Hilltop Hoods (15:30), Joost (16:45), Black Country, New Road (18:15), For Those I Love (19:30), Lord Huron (21:00), Maribou State (22:30–23:30)

Sunday 31 Aug: Sunday (1994) (14:00), Mundy (15:00), Arthur Hill (16:15), Orla Gartland (17:30), Montell Fish (18:45), Marc Rebillet (20:00), Viagra Boys (21:30), Bell X1 (23:00–00:00)

Getting to Electric Picnic 2025

• By car: Follow Garda and official event signage – not Google Maps.
  
  

• By bus: Marathon Coaches (Dublin), Travel Master (Cork), Irish Concert Travel (Galway, Mayo, Sligo).
  
  

• By train: Travel to Portlaoise or Portarlington, then take the shuttle bus.
  
  

• Parking: Free car parks open Thursday 28 Aug at 14:00 (early entry) and Friday 29 Aug at 09:00. Close Monday 1 Sep at 16:00.

Essential Things To Know Before You Go

• Cashless only: Cards and contactless payments only.
  
  

• Free water: Refill points across campsites and the arena.
  
  

• AIR Hubs: Sixteen hubs for welfare, info and lost property.
  
  

• Lockers and charging: Available at Jimi Hendrix campsite and select AIR Hubs.
  
  

• Prohibited items: No glass, disposable vapes, fireworks, flares, aerosols or gas canisters.
  
  

• Alcohol limits: Up to 48 cans per person in campsites. No glass. Spirits must be in plastic bottles.
  
  

• Bag policy: Arena bag limit is A4 size or smaller.
  
  

Electric Picnic 2025 Final Wrap Up 

That’s your complete guide to electric picnic 2025. The key to a great festival is simple: come prepared, dress for all conditions, and plan ahead with the official app. With top international acts, exciting new camping options, and the unbeatable Stradbally buzz, electric picnic 2025 is set to deliver another unforgettable weekend.

For other essential information, visit electric picnics official website.