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✈️How to get to Electric Picnic
Planning your trip to Electric Picnic? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Dublin Airport (DUB), about 75 km from the venue.
- Allow about 105 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Dublin or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Stradbally Hall (Electric Picnic)
Accommodation near the Electric Picnic site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Dublin, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Dublin.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Electric Picnic 2026 weather
Weather in Stradbally Hall in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 56% of days
| 2025 | Light rain | 18° / 12° | 2 rainy days |
| 2024 | Light drizzle | 19° / 8° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Light rain | 18° / 11° | 3 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Electric Picnic
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Electric Picnic. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Dublin and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Electric Picnic: Ireland's Eclectic Festival
Electric Picnic establishes itself as the major gathering of the Irish music scene with an eclectic lineup mixing alternative rock, hip-hop, and international pop. This iconic Irish festival celebrates musical diversity with international headliners and local talents in an enchanting countryside setting.
Musical diversity constitutes the festival's strength. International bands like GORILLAZ and FONTAINES DC share the bill with pop artists like ZARA LARSSON and emerging talents like Wunderhorse and Geese. The unique atmosphere encourages discoveries with artists like CMAT, Skepta, and Role Model representing the diversity of the contemporary music scene.
The festival embraces a wide musical spectrum ranging from alternative rock to hip-hop, through pop and electronic. This richness is reflected in a lineup celebrating musical innovation and artistic creativity with artists like SOMBR and Geese (UK).
A true Irish cultural institution, Electric Picnic offers a complete festival experience with music, arts, and culture. The event continues to attract tens of thousands of festival-goers from Ireland and Europe to celebrate musical diversity in a unique setting.
