CATEGORY: Family

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.

To provide and ensure a safe festival for you and your children, children aged 12 or under attending the festival may be registered before coming to the festival. This will enable the event organisers to contact Parents / Guardians.

Parents/Guardians are permitted to bring up to two children on each festival ticket.

We’re very proud to be a family friendly festival. However there are a few things to note before your family arrive.

Please register your children before arriving at the festival, see ‘Child Registration’ section above.
We advise that all parents write their mobile numbers on their child’s wristband, which are available from the Family Campsite and the Little Picnic Kids Area. Remember to check this each day to ensure it’s still legible.

Always hold hands or carry your children through busy areas.

Educate your children on what to do if they get separated from you. Advise them to stay where they are and not to move or go with anyone until a Garda or Steward approaches them. They should indicate their phone number to the Garda or Steward.​​​

Children must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian at ALL times. We do not accept any parental or supervisory duty of care or liability for any children on site.

If a child is found, please notify the nearest member of staff who will contact the Electric Picnic Control Centre. A member of the Gardaí will then go to their location. A parent who has lost a child should follow the same procedure, making contact with the nearest member of staff who will contact the Electric Picnic Control Centre.

Take a photo of your children on your mobile phone in the morning so that you have the most recent photo on you.

This is a large outdoor event and may not be a suitable environment for children under the age of 5. It is important to note that high noise levels can damage a child’s hearing. We would just ask that you take this into consideration. Please note that we do not provide ear defenders.

The Family Campsite is our dedicated campsite for families with children aged 12 or under (limited to 2 children per adult). Please note that ID checks will be in place at the festival. If you feel your child looks older than 12 years old, please bring ID to back this up (colour photocopies will suffice). There are showers, toilets and water points available in this campsite.

The Family Campsite opens at 09:00 on Friday, 28th August, for general Family ticketholders.

For Family ticketholders who have also purchased early entry tickets, the Family Campsite opens at 14:00 on Thursday, 27th August.

Only holders of Family Camping Tickets are permitted to stay in the Family Campsite. Single adults or groups of adults will not be permitted entry unless accompanied by a child. Anyone arriving without a child will be directed to the general campsites.

Family Camping ticket holders will have access to a dedicated Family Car Park, as well as on-site showers, toilets, and a first aid point within the campsite.

Family Toilet Block
There is a Family Toilet Block located in Croí for Family use only.

Family Hubs
Family Hubs offer a private space to change and feed your little ones away from the hustle and bustle. Volunteers will make sure you have a moment of peace and quiet while you change/feed. Find the hubs in the Main Arena.

Look out for the “family hubs” sign!

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
 Amnesty International are back at Electric Picnic this year with their “Resistance, courage and hope in a time of global turmoil” campaign. They’ll be present in Mindfield, holding discussions across the weekend. 

IRISH GIRL GUIDES

Irish Girl Guides will be present in the campsites to provide campers with information and help across the weekend.

ISPCC
The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children will have volunteers on site selling ponchos for €10.

SAMARITANS
Samaritans will give you the time and space to talk things through, so you can find a
way through any problems. You can talk to them any time you like, in your own way,
about whatever is getting to you and in complete confidence. Providing emotional
support face-to-face on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Available 24/7 by freephone
116123 and email jo@samaritans.ie

SEXUAL ASSAULT TREATMENT UNIT (SATU)

Members of the SATU team will be on site during the festival from 2pm to 8pm on Friday and from 12pm to 8pm on Saturday and Sunday. They will be available to provide information on the supports and services available should a rape or sexual assault occur, as well as guidance and advice regarding reporting options and accessing care..

SAFE GIGS IRELAND
Safe Gigs Ireland is an initiative which advocates for the creation of a safe space free from discrimination and violence within the environment. They create a zero-tolerance environment for all forms of violence. They’re located in the Late Night Arena.

Members of Safe Gigs Ireland will be on site to assist in the implementation of Electric Picnic’s zero tolerance policy and to promote safe gigs for everyone.

For more information visit Safe Gigs Irelands website here.

WOMEN’S AID

Women’s Aid’s #TooIntoYou campaign supports young people experiencing intimate relationship abuse and raises awareness about healthy vs. unhealthy relationships. As part of Festival Republic’s zero tolerance initiative, Women’s Aid staff and volunteers will be at the Too Into You tent in the Late Night Arena all weekend, promoting healthy relationships and helping people spot the red flags of intimate relationship abuse. Visit them Friday (12:00–18:00) or Saturday/Sunday (11:00–18:00) for information and support, or check out toointoyou.ie if you’re concerned about your own or a friend’s relationship.

SHINE

Shine is a national charity that supports people with lived experience of mental illnesses, their family members and supporters. Shine manages the national stigma-reduction programme around mental illness. Our Green Ribbon Campaign is an important part of our work.

We are pleased to be back at Electric Picnic again this year. We’re here to support your mental health and wellbeing. Visit our pop-up in the Late Night Arena for information, resources, and a friendly chat. You can also pick up a Green Ribbon to show your support for ending mental health stigma. Whether you just need a breather, some advice, or want to learn more, our team will be here all weekend. Fri/Sat/Sun. 11 am – 7 pm.

CODE BLUE
On-site medical provision is provided by CODE BLUE.

Main Medical Centre
Main Medical Centre will be located in the Jimi Hendrix campsite next to the Arena Entrance, and is open 24 hours. The medical centre will act as a referral centre from the first aid posts and roaming mobile teams.

First Aid  Points
First aid posts will be located across the site in the Main Arena, Late Night Arena, Freetown, Family Camping (Lakeside), Samuel Beckett, Janis Joplin, General Campervan/ Caravan Campsite and Oscar Wilde.

Little Picnic, brought to you by Kaleidoscope Festival, the festival of family and fun for everyone! Little Picnic is a feast of entertainment, creativity, fun, education, inspiration, sports, wellness and so much more for families to enjoy together at Electric Picnic.

Only people who have Family wristbands or are with children are permitted entry into Little Picnic.

Family Campervan opens at 14:00 on Thursday 27th August.

Entry to site will only be permitted to people with valid Family Weekend Tickets accompanied by a
valid Family Campervan/Caravan pass. You must be accompanied by a child aged 12 or under to access this area.

Original proof of purchase along with supporting ID may be required along with your Family Campervan/Caravan pass.

Please note that there will be no access to the main arena or food traders until Thursday evening. Basic toilet facilities and water points will still be available.

• You will be posted a Campervan or Caravan vehicle pass hanger in advance of the event which will need to be clearly displayed in your vehicle at all times.
• The vehicle pass is only valid when a mobile number has been entered into the white panel on the front of the hanger.  Vehicles without a valid vehicle pass will be towed.

All vehicles are subject to search upon entry, please read the Campervan & Caravan Terms & Conditions and Campervan & Caravan Do’s and Don’ts for information on what you can and can’t bring to the Event.

Plan out your route before starting your journey to Electric Picnic.

Only use the official signed and staffed routes to Electric Picnic. These routes will be prioritised by An Garda Síochána.

Google Maps, sat navs and back-road shortcuts will direct you towards road closures, diversions or unsuitable routes and will significantly delay your journey.

Keep an eye out for the white event direction signs from the moment you leave the motorway — they’ll guide you the whole way.

Plan ahead. Leave extra time. Travel early.

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

• Exit the M9 at Junction 3 and join the N78 to Athy.
• Before reaching Athy, at the roundabout take first left onto the new Athy Distributor Road.
• Follow this road until meeting the N78 towards Kilkenny via Ballylinan.
• Continue on the N78 until it meets the N80.
• At the junction between N78 and N80, turn right towards Stradbally.
• Continue straight on the N80 for 11km to Court Square and turn left onto the Timahoe Road.
• Follow event signs for Electric Picnic Family left into the Stradbally GAA Club.

From Limerick/ Cork – M7/M8 Motorway northbound

• Exit the M7 motorway at Junction 16 onto R445.
• Turn left towards Rathbrennan and travel to Bloomfield roundabout.
• At the Bloomfield roundabout, take the first exit onto the N80.
• Continue on the N80 to Stradbally.
• At Court Square, turn right onto Timahoe Road.
• Follow event signs for Electric Picnic Family left into the Stradbally GAA Club.

N80 From the West

• Travel on the N80 through Mountmellick towards Portlaoise.
• Continue on N80 to Lucy Franks roundabout at Fairgreen. Take second exit onto the
  Portlaoise Ring Road.
• Continue for 3km towards Mountrath Road/R445. At the roundabout take the third exit and continue uphill to the next roundabout.
• At this roundabout, take the first exit onto the Fr Brown Avenue/Old Knockmay Road.
• At Father Brown roundabout continue straight to the Portlaoise South Circular Ringroad.
• At the O’Doran roundabout, continue straight and turn right onto the N80.
• Continue on the N80 through Bloomfield roundabout (second exit) towards Stradbally.
• At Court Square, turn right onto Timahoe Road.
• Follow event signs for Electric Picnic Family left into the Stradbally GAA Club.

N80 From the South East/ Carlow/ Athy

•  Continue on N80 to Stradbally.
• At Court Square, turn right onto the Timahoe Road.
• Follow event signs for Electric Picnic Family left into the Stradbally GAA Club.

These routes have been planned to avoid the road closures and diversion routes, and to ensure steady traffic flow to the car parks. Your GPS will try to take you a different way and cause delays — the event direction signs are the fastest and safest route for event traffic.

Traffic updates and event announcements may be broadcast on local stations during the day.

Services near the site may be busy — top up your fuel or charge your EV before you arrive.

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.

Terms & Conditions of Entry

General Campervan Terms & Conditions

Family Campervan Terms & Conditions

Eviction Policy

Swimming Terms & Conditions

Electric Keys Competition

Partner Survey Terms & Conditions