Get Ready for an Electrifying Experience!

Electric Picnic, the nation’s most beloved music and arts festival, begins tomorrow and runs to the 18th of August. If you are one of the 75,000 due to attend, then you are sure of an unforgettable experience.

Electric Picnic Lineup

As Kylie Minogue, Calvin Harris and Noah Kahan make their much anticipated Electric Picnic debuts, the festival is packed with top acts from around the world, including RAYE, NAS, Gerry Cinnamon, Faithless, Peggy Gou and Kasabian. Irish talent shines just as brightly, with Damien Dempsey, Kodaline, Jazzy, The Scratch, Kneecap and The Wolfe Tones, who return to the Main Stage after drawing record crowds at Electric Arena last year. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, riding high on the revival of her hit “Murder on the Dancefloor,” brings a touch of disco pop to the mix, while those ready to dance into the early hours can head to Terminus for sets by Skin On Skin, Hannah Laing and more!

Read on for how to get there, and a map of the site.

Travelling to the Electric Picnic: Your Journey

Buses to Electric Picnic

Marathon Coaches are operating hourly services from North Wall Quay, Bus stop number:7623, from Thursday to Sunday.

Departure Times from Dublin:
Thursday: 14:00 – 19:00, on the hour, each hour.
Friday: 07:00 – 13:00, every half hour; 13:00 – 18:00, on the hour, each hour.
Saturday: 09:00 – 13:00, on the hour, each hour.
Sunday: 10:00 – 12:00 noon, on the hour, each hour.

Return Times from Electric Picnic:
Saturday Night: 23:00, 00:00, and 01:00.
Sunday: 14:00 – 00:00, every hour.
Sunday Night / Monday Morning: 01:00 – 14:00, every hour.

Please note: There are no return buses available on Friday.

Train to Electric Picnic

Portlaoise is the nearest train station to the festival, with shuttle buses running between Portlaoise Train Station and Electric Picnic. There will be a shuttle bus operated by Martley’s from the station and tickets can be bought from the driver. Schedule as follows:

Buses to Stradbally Hall departing from Portlaoise Rail Station
Thursday 15th August Commencing at 10:00am and running until 22.00pm every half hour*

Friday 16th August Commencing at 7.30am and running until 22.30pm every half hour*

Saturday 17th August Commencing at 7.30am and running until 22.00pm every half hour*

Sunday 18th August Commencing at 7.30am and running until 22.00pm every half hour*

Return Buses to Portlaoise depart from Stradbally Hall
Return Service to Portlaoise commencing Friday 10.00am & running hourly until 4.00am (Saturday Morning)

Return Service to Portlaoise commencing Saturday 9.00am & running hourly until 4.00am (Sunday Morning)

Return Service to Portlaoise commencing Sunday 7.00am & running hourly until 5.30am (Monday Morning)

Monday 19th August Return Service to Portlaoise commencing 5.30am & running hourly until 15.30pm

By Car to Electric Picnic

From Dublin/North – M7 motorway southbound

• Event traffic (except buses) will exit M7 motorway at Junction 16 (Ballydavis interchange).
•  Take the R445 towards Portlaoise and take a left turn onto the R425.
•  Event Traffic (except buses) continue straight at Bloomfield roundabout on the R425 to Sheffield, Lamberton Junction and Money Cross.
• At Money Cross turn left and follow directions to the carparks.
• Carparks are free to park in.

By Family Car to Electric Picnic

Family Weekend Ticket holders can park their cars in the designated.
Family Car Park located in the Stradbally GAA Club off the Timahoe Road.

Please note, you must have a  family weekend ticket in order to park in the Family Car Park. You will need a family wristband to re-enter the car park.

From Dublin/ North – M7 Motorway southbound

• Pass holders will take the M9 to Junction 3 and join the N78 to Athy.
• At roundabout take first left onto the new Athy Distributor Road and follow the N78 towards Kilkenny via Ballylinan.
• At junction between N78 and N80, turn right towards Stradbally.
• Continue to Court Square and turn left onto the Timahoe Road.
• Follow signs for Family Camping which is located in Stradbally GAA Club on left hand side.

By General Campervan or Caravan to Electric Picnic

From Dublin – M7 Motorway southbound

• Campervans will exit M7 at Junction 17 and follow Limerick Route to Sheffield Junction.
• Campervans will then turn left and take the R425 to Bloomfield Cross.
• Take the N80 to Stradbally and onwards to parking.

Travelling to Electric Picnic by Family Campervan or Cavarvan

From Dublin/ North – M7 Motorway southbound 

• Family campervans will take the M9 to Junction 3 and join the N78 to Athy.
• At roundabout take first left onto the new Athy Distributor Road and follow the N78 towards Kilkenny via Ballylinan.
• At junction between N78 and N80, turn right towards Stradbally.
• Continue to Court Square and turn left onto the Timahoe Road.
• Follow signs for Family Camping which is located in Stradbally GAA Club on left hand side.

For more see their guide to getting there.

Map For Getting Around Electric Picnic 2024: