Electric Picnic will take place between 28th – 30th August, 2026 in Stradbally Hall, Stradbally, Co. Laois.
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AIR Hubs
AIR Hubs are located across our campsites and the arena. AIR is an acronym for ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION & RESPONSE and we will be working with local community groups and charities to run these hubs for us, with the support of our existing safeguarding and welfare partners at the festival. The groups involved with the Electric Picnic AIR Hubs to are Vision Ireland, SOSAD Ireland, Portarlington Women’s Shed, Portlaoise AFC, Laois Cricket Club and more.
There will be 16 of these in total across the campsites and arena, meaning you will never be too far away from a friendly face or listening ear when at Electric Picnic.
AIR Hubs will be open 24 hours in all campsites, from Thursday through to Monday until the campsites close.
AIR Hubs in the arena will be open during arena operating hours.
- Certain items are not allowed within the arena or the campsites.
- You may be body and/or bag searched at the entrance, onsite or on leaving. Any item(s), which may reasonably be considered for use as a weapon, or which may cause danger or disruption to any other persons at the event, will be confiscated. Persons suspected of carrying items that may be used in an offensive or dangerous manner, or carrying out illegal activities within the arena or other parts of the site may be searched.
- All of the prohibited items must be surrendered or removed from site. Anyone refusing may face Eviction.
- Surrendered items will not be returned.
- Please also note that excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the site.
- Please click here for bag restrictions and a full list of prohibited items for Electric Picnic .
| Item | Arena | Campsite |
|---|---|---|
| Aerosols under 250ml. |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Air Horns / Megaphones. |
No
|
No
|
| Alcohol for Personal Consumption (Not contained in glass bottles) |
No
(Prior to bars closing at 2am, then up to 4 cans p/p)
|
Yes
(limited to 48cans per person)
|
| Animals (other than registered guide/hearing dogs) |
No
|
No
|
| Bags larger than A4 size |
No
|
Yes
|
| Campfires |
No
|
No
|
| Camping Equipment and Cutlery |
No
|
Yes
|
| Candles / Incense |
No
|
No
|
| Cans |
No
|
Yes
(limited to 48 per persons)
|
| Cigarettes for Personal Consumption |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Deodorant Roll on |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Disposable Barbeques (to be used in designated BBQ areas only) + Permitted Cooking Stoves - NO GAS |
No
|
Yes
|
| Disposable Vapes (note, refillable vapes are permitted) |
No
|
No
|
| Drones or any remote flying devices |
No
|
No
|
| Empty Reusable Bottles / Coffee Cups |
Yes
(<750ml, Must be empty)
|
Yes
|
| Fireworks, Flares + Blow Torches |
No
|
No
|
| Flagpole |
No
|
No
|
| Flags without poles |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Food for personal consumption |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Gazebos / Canopies |
No
|
Yes
|
| Gas Canisters / Cylinders - fitted in campervans (campervan field only) |
No
|
Yes
|
| Gas Canisters / Cylinders - not fitted in campervans |
No
|
No
|
| Generators – diesel generators fitted in campervans (campervan field only) |
No
|
Yes
|
| Generators – diesel generators not fitted in campervans + petrol generators |
No
|
No
|
| Glass Items (over 100ml) |
No
|
No
|
| Glass Items (under 100ml perfume / make up mirrors etc.) |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Goods for Unauthorised Trading & Goods with Unauthorised logos |
No
|
No
|
| Illegal / Unidentifiable substances, Drugs, Herbal Highs - including Nitrous Oxide and associated equipment including Balloons |
No
|
No
|
| Sky Lanterns & Kites |
No
|
No
|
| Knives & Weapons or anything that could reasonably be considered for use as a weapon |
No
|
No
|
| Medication (with doctor note/letter). Must be in the original packaging |
Yes
|
Yes
|
| Megaphones |
No
|
No
|
| Portable Laser equipment & Laser Pens |
No
|
No
|
| Professional Cameras with Detachable / Zoom Lenses (over 6”) / Recording Equipment |
No
|
No
|
| Professional Radios / Walkie – Talkies |
No
|
No
|
| Plastic Water / Soft drinks bottles - sealed |
Yes
(<500ml only)
|
Yes
|
| Plastic Water / Soft drinks bottles - opened |
No
(except for <500ml after bars close at 2am)
|
Yes
|
| Skateboards, Scooters, Hoverboards or any personal motorised vehicles |
No
|
No
|
| Sound Systems |
No
|
No
|
| Spray Cans |
No
|
No
|
| Umbrellas |
No
|
Yes
|
| Unofficial Hi-Viz & Reflective jackets |
No
|
No
|
No Glass Bottles Permitted
Glass is strictly prohibited across the entire Electric Picnic site, including the campsites. This means any alcohol in glass bottles must be decanted before you arrive. Refillable bottles of any size may be brought into the site, including plastic sports bottles. You are permitted to bring alcohol into the campsites only in amounts suitable for personal use.
There will be no decanting service available on site this year, so please come prepared. Glass bottles will be confiscated and as always, confiscated items will be destroyed.
Help us keep the site safe and glass-free for everyone!
COOKING
Allowed: Greenheat Base Camp Cooker – Solid Fuel Stoves – Disposable BBQs – Firelighters / Firelighter Stoves –
Methylated ‘Trangia’ Spirit Stoves
Not Allowed: Gas Canisters, includes nitrous oxide or similar capsules – Petrol Burner – Any aerosol over 250ml
There are drinking water taps on site, empty water/ reusable bottles are permitted as well as sealed unopened bottles.
Please also note that excessive amounts of food, cigarettes and alcohol may be refused entry to the Site.
All of the prohibited items above must be surrendered or removed from site. Anyone refusing may face eviction.
Confiscated or surrendered items will not be returned.
Electric Picnic is a STRICTLY over 18’s event (with the exception of children aged 12 and under). Children aged 13-17 years old are not permitted to attend even when accompanied by an adult.
Children aged 12 and under do not need a ticket, but must be accompanied by a ticket holding parent or guardian at all times. See the Family section for more information.
We would recommend bringing ID as confirmation of your child’s age, a colour photocopy of a passport would be sufficient for this purpose.
Proof of age is required to gain entry to the event. Tickets will be deemed void when not accompanied by an acceptable proof of age. Acceptable forms of proof are: Passport, Garda Age Card, Driving Licence.
A Challenge 21 Policy will be in place for all alcohol and tobacco sales on site.
Please note that ID checks will be in place on entry to the festival and throughout the weekend. If you cannot present valid ID when asked by a member of staff during the event, you will be refused entry and/or evicted from the site.
Accepted forms of ID are:
Passport
Drivers Licence
Garda Age Cards
We reserve the right to refuse admission without a refund if you cannot prove your age.
All bars, food traders, and non food traders will be operating as cashless only.
- There are free drinking water points throughout the campsites and arena and you can find these next to the toilet blocks.
See below for the most up to date opening hours:
- Tuesday – 6pm to 8pm
- Thursday – 6pm to 8pm
- Saturday – 2pm to 6pm
Saturday 4th of October is the final day to collect Lost & Found.
The museum is not open for collections on Sunday.
All items handed in to the Lost & Found team during the show have been brought to Stradbally Steam Museum, The Green, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 YT65.
If you would like to enquire about your item before traveling to Stradbally, the team can be contacted via WhatsApp on +353 85 217 5352. Please note that this number is for messages only – calls will not be answered.
There is also a form available here for reporting lost items. Due to the high volume of enquiries, we will only contact you if your item is found.
Please ensure you have read and agree to our Terms and Conditions for the event. Your possession of a ticket constitutes your acceptance of these T&Cs.
General Campervan Terms & Conditions
Family Campervan Terms & Conditions