Laois locals are sorting outfits, tents and travel arrangements for this year's Electric Picnic, with the latest lineup announcements and brand partnerships generating much excitement.

Electric Picnic will take place from Friday August 29 to Sunday 31 in Stradbally, with an incredible amount of activities and talent packed into one weekend.

Organisers have officially released the stage times of acts for this year's festival. The Leinster Express / Laois Live will be live from the event, bringing you the latest news, pictures and videos from Ireland's biggest music festival.

Pictured: Electric Picnic 2022. Photo: Alf Harvey

There have been some updates to the site, with shuttle buses operating from the Pick Up Drop Off (PODU) point by the railway gate, to the right of Moonlight meadows. Martley's Of Portlaoise will be offering shuttlebuses every 30 minutes between Portlaoise and the festival site.

See the stage times below, followed by full stage lineups.

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Main stage Friday

• 10.30pm-midnight Hozier
• 8pm-9.30pm Chappell Roan
• 6pm-7pm Conan Gray

Electric Arena Friday

• 10.45pm-midnight Barry Can’t Swim (live)
• 9pm-10pm The Saw Doctors
• 7.30pm-8.30pm The Academic
• 6.30pm-7pm Luvcat

3Music Stage Friday

• 10pm-11pm Confidence Man
• 8.15pm-9.15pm Self Esteem
• 7pm-7.45pm Suki Waterhouse
• 6pm-6.30pm Alessi Rose

Terminus Friday

• 10.30pm-midnight Azyr
• 9pm-10.30pm Holy Priest
• 7.30pm-9pm Mark Blair
• 6.30pm-7.30pm Kirk

Main Stage Saturday

• 11.30pm-1am Fatboy Slim
• 9.30pm-11pm Sam Fender
• 7.45pm-8.45pm Nile Rodgers + Chic
• 6.30pm-7.15pm Inhaler
• 5pm-6pm Amble
• 3.30pm-4.30pm Kneecap
• 2.15pm-2.45pm Aaron Rowe

Electric Arena Saturday

• 11.30pm-12.30am The Coronas
• 10pm-11pm Mark McCabe
• 8.30pm- 9.15pm The 2 Johnnies
• 7.15pm-8pm Tommy Cash
• 5.45pm-6.30pm Maverick Sabre
• 4.30pm-5.15pm KhakiKid
• 3.15pm-4pm Just Mustard
• 2.15pm-2.45pm Blair Davie

3Music Stage Saturday

• 10.30pm-11.30pm Maribou State
• 9pm-10pm Lord Huron
• 7.30pm-8.30pm For Those I Love
• 6.15pm-7pm Black Country, New Road
• 4.45pm-5.45pm Joost
• 3.30pm-4.15pm Hilltop Hoods
• 2.30pm-3pm Nofun!

Comedy Arena Saturday

• 8.15pm-9pm Jarlath Regan
• 7.45pm-8.10pm Chris Kent
• 7.15pm-7.40pm Kyla Cobbler
• 6.50pm-7.15pm Andrew Maxwell
• 6.30pm-6.50pm Aoife Dunne
• 6pm-6.25pm Tony Cantwell
• 5.35pm-6pm Rachel Galvo
• 5.05pm-5.30pm Glen Wool
• 4.35pm-5pm Peter Flanagan
• 4.10pm-4.30pm Aideen McQueen
• 3.30pm-4.05pm Dara Ó Briain
• 3.10pm-3.25pm Emer Maguire
• 2.50pm-3.10pm Ryan Carrick
• 2.35pm-2.50pm Steve Spade
• 2.25pm-2.35pm Darragh Bourke
• 2pm-2.25pm Danny O’Brien
• 1.45pm-2pm Karl Spain

Terminus Saturday

• 11.30pm-1am Horsegiirl
• 10pm-11.3pm Sim0ne
• 8.30pm-10pm Pretty Girl
• 7.30pm-8.30pm Juicy Romance
• 6.30pm-7.30pm Puzzy Wrangler

Main Stage Sunday

• 10.30pm-midnight Kings of Leon
• 8.45pm-9.45pm Becky Hill
• 7pm-8pm Kingfishr
• 5.15pm-6.15pm David Gray
• 3.30pm-4.30pm Noel and Mike Hogan (The Cranberries) with the RTÉ Orchestra
• 1.30pm-2.30pm Timahoe Choir

Electric Arena Sunday

• 10.30pm-midnight Ewan McVicar
• 9pm-10pm The Kooks
• 7.30pm-8.30pm Jazzy
• 6pm-7pm King Kong Company
• 4.30pm-5.30pm I’m Grand Mam
• 3.15pm-4pm Biig Piig
• 2.15pm-2.45pm Esmeralda Road

3Music Stage Sunday

• 11pm-midnight Bell X1
• 9.30pm-10.30pm Viagra Boys
• 8pm-9pm Marc Rebillet
• 6.45pm-7.30pm Montell Fish
• 5.30pm-6.15 Orla Gartland
• 4.15pm-5pm Arthur Hill
• 3pm-3.45pm Mundy
• 2pm-2.30pm Sunday (1994)

Comedy Arena Sunday

• 8.15pm-9pm Foil Arms and Hog
• 7.45pm-8.10pm Shane Todd
• 7.20pm-7.45pm Gearóid Farrelly
• 6.50pm-7.15pm Emma Doran
• 6.20pm-6.45pm Vittorio Angelone
• 5.55pm-6.20pm Katie Boyle
• 5.25pm-5.50pm Shane Daniel Byrne
• 5pm-5.25pm Michael Rice
• 4.35pm-5pm Killian Sundermann
• 4.05pm-4.30pm John Colleary
• 3.40pm-4.05pm Eric Lalor
• 3.25pm-3.40pm Bronagh Diamond
• 3.05pm-3.25pm Bernard O’Shea
• 2.50pm-3.05pm Síomha Hennessy
• 2.30pm-2.50pm Eddie Mullarkey
• 2.10pm-2.30pm Fiona Frawley
• 1.50pm-2.10pm Martin Angolo
• 1.40pm-1.50pm Karl Spain

Terminus Sunday

• 9pm-10.30pm DJ Heartstring
• 7.45pm-9pm Girls Don’t Sync
• 6.30pm-7.45pm Tara Casey

Friday will see headline acts from Midwest Princess Chappel Roan, bringing pink cowboy hats and ballads to Stradbally. The Cowboy Queen will be followed by indie Wicklow legend Hozier, bringing earthy notes and soul to picnickers.

Saturday will star British grunge-rock artist Sam Fender, who gained notoriety from his 2019 breakout song, 'Hypersonic Missiles'. Following Fender will be legendary DJ Fatboy Slim, promising a set of big beats and dance hits.

On Sunday, the legendary Kings of Leon and Becky Hill will close out the festival.

As artists with two very different sounds, Electric Picnic promises something for everyone.

Last week saw three new announcements from Electric Picnic organisers, teasing fans with a taste of what's to come.

The festival's MindField stage will feature stimulating speeches, powerful poetry and captivating conversations with a wide range of A-listers.

Dara Ó Briain, Blindboy Boatclub, Róisín Ingle and more will take to the stage for entertaining and informative discussions.

Laois locals were pleasantly surprised to see one American celebrity's name included in this lineup- Donald Trump's 'latest enemy', comedian and former talk show host Rosie O'Donnell.

This year, the festival’s arena of ideas showcases the creativity, emotional intelligence and human connection that no machine can imitate.

Across six vibrant stages - Leviathan: Political Cabaret, Manifesto, Ah, Hear Podcast, The Theatre, The Word and An Puball Gaeilge  - audiences will experience debate, music, poetry, protest, theatre, podcasts, comedy and culture in its purest, most human form.

Podcasts including Miriam O'Callaghan's Picnic Brunch, The David McWilliams Podcast, The Group Chat from Virgin Media News legends Gavin Reilly, Zara King and Richard Chambers will all feature.

The Croí stage is back by popular demand for its third year running, and organisers have spoiled picnickers for choice with this lineup.

Performers such as David Holmes, Andy Irvine, Brigit Mae Power and David Keenan will take to the stage in Stradbally this August.

As the sun sets, Croí transforms into a fire-lit gathering place pulsing with rhythm, soul and creativity.

Expect conscious celebrations, spontaneous connection, and a soundtrack of Ireland’s most exciting musicians, poets and DJs.
Enjoy healing activities such as Afro Twerk With Lapree Lala -  Somatic Devotion - Techno Yoga With  Naoise - Sound Baths With Emma West, and much more.

The festival's Comedy Arena promises side-splitting shows from some of the UK and Ireland's biggest comedians.
Famous comedians Dara Ó Briain, Foil Arms and Hog and Jarlath Regan will headline the comedy stage, bringing smiles and belly-aching laughter to Laois.

Expect strong sets from the likes of affable Dub Eric Lalor, award winning Hot Young Guys podcasters and comedy gods Killian Sundermann, Shane Daniel Byrne and Tony Cantwell.

Ireland’s ‘Best Kept Comedy Secret’ John Colleary, Bridget and Eamon creator Bernard O’Shea and more will leave you in stitches!

See the Leinster Express / Laois Live's full guide to this year's Electric Picnic lineups!

Main Stage

HEADLINERS: Hozier, Chappell Roan, Sam Fender, Fatboy Slim, Becky Hill, Kings of Leon.

Across the weekend: Amble, Barry Can't Swim, Conan Gray, Confidence Man, David Gray Ewan, McVicar, Inhaler, Jazzy, Kingfisher, Kneecap, Lord Huron, Marc Rebillet, Maribou State, Montell Fish, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Self Esteem, Suki Waterhouse, The 2 Johnnies, The Coronas, The Kooks, The Saw Doctors, Viagra Boys, Noel & Mile Hogan (The Cranberries) with RTÉ Orchestra, Alessi Rose Bell X1, Biig Piig, Black Country, New Road, For those I love, Hilltop Hoods, I'm Grand Mam, Khakikid, Just Mustard, Mundy, King Kong, Company, Mark McCabe, Maverick, Sabre, Joost, The Academic, Tommy Cash, Azyr, Orla Gartland.

Three3 Stage

Confidence Man, Self Esteem, Suki Waterhouse, Alessi Rose, Maribou State, Lord Huron, For Those I Love, Black Country, New Road, Joost, Hilltop Hoods, Nofun!, Bell X1, Viagra Boys, Marc Rebillet, Montell Fish, Orla Gartland, Arthur Hill,  Mundy, Sunday (1994)

Terminus

Girls don't sync, Holy Priest, Juicy Romance, Horsegiirl, Kirk, Mark Blair, DJ Heartstring, Pretty Girl, Puzzy Wrangler, Simone, Tara Casey, Aaron Rowe, Arthur Hill, Blair Davie, Esmerelda Road, Luvcat, No Fun! Sunday (1994).

ANACHRONICA- The abandoned city in the woods

Yasmin Gardezi, Dylan Fogarty, George Feely, Mango, Surka, Jake Fitz, Eric Brown, Lia, JWY, Hunteryx, DJ Scenic and Nicole Spagnol 626 Soulnezz.

Mother After Dark- Queer party in the woods (11pm to 4am)

Mother DJs- Ghostboy, Rocky T. Delgado, Ruth Kavanagh.

WITH: Abrakedavre, Annie Queeries, APHRA, Avatar Guille, Bette David Eyes Blaq Coffee, Blue Flame, Bonnie Boux Chanel, Cornflake Girl, Crimson le Creme Donna Fella, Elle LeGent, Glamo, Haus of WIG, Kelly-Anne Byrne, Kora Elle Liam Bee, Naomi Diamond, Nokia, Pixie Woo, Saint Marco, Scarlett Van Tassel Shaqira Knightly, Terri Fierce, The Mother Dancers, Vicky Volltz,  Viola Gayvis.

Trenchtown

Deemas J & Worries Outernational, DJ Wax & Crazy D Wiggle, Revalation Sound, DJ Will Softly, Rub a Dub Hi-Fi, Rise Up, Tribal Chieftains, Ragga Puffin, Special K Pirates, Ms Scotts, Prof Ruff Chuff, Rewind Roots, DJ Gwada Mike, DJ Muscle, Bvn, Sushee, Rebel Steppas, Bubba Skakespeare, Abbielee, Teggy, Brendan Hickey & the Launch Crew, Sadoo, Craic Mob, West Cork Dub Collective, Oi Oi Sound, DJ Puffin Man, DJ Slick Normal, Leona Lioness, DJ Pussypower, Kulture, Villain Clan, Mighty Jar, Lorekey & the Lockpickers, DJ Beansidhe, ED G,DJ Andrew K, One World Sound, Ferdilicious, Front Left, Richard Masters, Toeknee, DJ Defensive, Kelly Bongo, DJ John Nolan, DJ Ray Shake, DJ Kelsey, Sibh C, DJ Man Poupia, Lady Michelle, 2 hats 1 USB, Babylon Inferno, SK VYBZ, Black Diamond, Rebel Rhythm Drum Workshop & William Walsh Live Art.

Fishtown

Jerry Fish Electric Sideshow, Junior Brother - Jerry Fish feat. MayKay, The Frank and Walters, David Geraghty (BellX1), Meryl Streek,  R.S.A.G, High Fade, Shobsy, Trad Rave,  The Sleeveens, Billy Scurry, Kelly Anne Byrne, The Love Buzz, Delush, Dandelion, Decks N Drums, The Donnys, Molly Vulpyne Band, The Savage Hearts, Terri Fierce Pole Troupe, Regina & The Queens (Drag Show), Sideshow Disco, The Kilo 1977, Dirty Circus, Pontious Pilate & The Naildrivers, Fizzy Orange, The Year Grunge Broke, Simple Things, Hypnic Jerk, Vulture Fun, The Prongs, The Western Wheels, Peer Pleasure, Banyah,  Sweets, Worn Out.

The Hazelwood

Sacred Sites, Julie Goo, An Galar Dub, Ragéire, The Alkove Misleor, Kiss my Grass, Electric Youth, Cahercalla Rebellion, Áine Deane, Coscán, Fogues, Stradbally Choir, Strive Theatre, Tigh na Coille, Liam O'Connor, DJ Nemo.

An Chollchoill - After Dark

Imlé, John Spillane, Bláithín Mhic Chana and Piarais Ó Lorcain, Lisa Murray, Jessie and the Veil, Lost West, Earthmover, Little Kings, Dysania, Fianna Bána, DJ Ferdilicious, and Éire agus Chulainn.

Salty Dog

Aslan, SexyTadhg, Tebi Rex, Mik Pyro, My Bad Sister, Dug, The Foreign Locals, The Fynches, These Charming Men, Paddy Hanna, Blood Donor, Square Pefs, Liam O'Connor, Cronin, Salty Dog No Stars, Fizzy Orange, The Circus Ponies, Winemom, The Wednesday Gang, Really Good Time, I Dreamed I Dream, The Molgoggers, Blessed, Monsieur Pompier, The Cacks, Grooveline, Colossus, The Wran, Two Time Polka, Deadlians and a secret surprise.

Croí

Andy Irvine, David Holmes, Brigit Mae Power, David Keenan, Aindrias de Staic & the Latchikos, Fionn Regan, White Horse Guitar Club, Roesy, Ispíní na hÉireann, The Bonny Men, Áine Tyrell qbanaa, Dani Larkin, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Rita Lynn, Fin Fury, Laois Harp Ensemble, Paddy Mulcahy, Bog Bodies, Dora Gola, Ben Bix (live), Just Alice, Lucy McWilliams, Post Punk Podge & the Technohippies, Cian Finn & Royal Inity, Seabhac and more. Hosted by Áine O'Brien & The Wild Geeze.

Comedy Tent

Dara Ó'Briain, Foil Arms and Hog, Jarlath Regan, Chris Kent, Shane Todd, Kyla Cobbler, Emma Doran, Vittorio Angelone, Killian Sundermann, Gearóid Farrelly, Katie Boyle, Rachel Galvo, Michael Rice, Tony Cantwell, Shane Daniel Byrne, Andrew Maxwell, Aoife Dunne, John Colleary, Bernard O'Shea, Eric Lalor, Glenn Wool, Martin Angolo, Ryan Carrick, Danny O'Brien, Aideen McQueen, Fiona Frawley, Peter Flanagan, Eddie Mullarkey, Steve Spade, Emer Maguire, Siomha Hennessy, Bronagh Diamond, Darragh Bourke, with MC Karl Spain.

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