Everyone knows the headline acts but the real magic of Electric Picnic often happens elsewhere. Here’s an INSIDER’S GUIDE to the must-see acts at this year’s festival, many of whom are off the beaten track…
Electric Picnic 2026 is presented as a broad arts and music festival whose appeal extends beyond its headline acts, with 27 stages also hosting comedy, drama and political discussion. The article highlights a mix of established stars and less mainstream performers expected to draw audiences to Stradbally.
– Lewis Capaldi is Friday’s headline act, returning after mental health difficulties following two sold-out Marlay Park shows.
– Gorillaz will make their first Electric Picnic appearance, led by Damon Albarn and hits including *Clint Eastwood* and *Feel Good Inc.*
– Fontaines D.C. will close the festival on Sunday in their first Irish performance since manager Trevor Dietz’s death.
– CMAT is tipped for another major homecoming performance after a well-received St Anne’s Park concert.
– Sombr, Zara Larsson and Geese are identified as notable international acts, spanning viral indie pop, electropop and acclaimed rock.
- Electric Picnic expects 80,000 attendees across 27 music stages.
- Lewis Capaldi, Gorillaz and Fontaines D.C. headline.
- CMAT, Sombr, Zara Larsson and Geese are highlighted.