Speculation online in Laois over potential leak of huge Electric Picnic headliner
Fans note surprising detail in newly released merchandise...
The internet has erupted with theories and questions over the potential leak of a major Electric Picnic act.
Scottish artist Lewis Capaldi has recently dropped a new merchandise collection, to coincide with his UK and European tour.
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted that t-shirts listing the full tour itinerary includes Electric Picnic in Laois on August 28.
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The talented musician pulled out of an Electric Picnic gig in 2023 as he said he was “still learning to adjust to the impact of my Tourette’s”.
He made a triumphant and surprise return to the stage with a gig in Glastonbury in June of 2025.
The singer-songwriter was pictured in attendance of Electric Picnic 2025, with the rumour-mill circulating that an appearance at this year’s festival may be on the cards.
Ireland’s biggest music festival will return to Stradbally on Friday, August 28 until Sunday, August 30.
Last April, Electric Picnic announced a further 42 International and Irish acts who will set stages alight at Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival when it welcomes 80,000 Picnickers in just two months' time.
Joining us in Laois this August is Djo, the ‘End of Beginning’ viral hitmaker who is also known for his unforgettable turn as Steve in Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’.
The IT girl herself JADE will make her Picnic debut this year while Wolf Alice will make a very welcome return to the festival.
Filling the rolling fields of the Stradbally estate with thousands of dancing feet will be the likes of Ben Hemsley, Duke Dumont and Obskür, the next generation of rock royalty will arrive in the form of Violet Grohl and soak up the laidback grooves of Loyle Carner and Ravyn Lenae.
The cream of homegrown talent will entertain festival goers, from Picnic favourites The Mary Wallopers and The Saw Doctors to Florence Road, Cliffords and Madra Salach plus much, much more!
For those of you that prefer some high-energy floor filling tunes, the destination every year is Terminus, located just beyond the trees!
Across the weekend, dance fans can expect garage beats from Interplanetary Criminal, MALUGI will get the party started, and some 90s inspired techno from X Club. plus CamrinWatsin, Clouds, DART, Effy, Faster Horses, Kayleigh Glynn and TWOFACED!
This year’s Electric Picnic returns to Co. Laois and will take place from 28 to 30 August 2026 welcoming 80,000 music fans to the 600-acre Stradbally Estate. Picnic fans can expect the return of festival favourites such as Provedencia, Croí, Trailer Park, Fish Town, Salty Dog and Mindfield.
For more Electric Picnic updates as they come, keep an eye on the Leinster Express / Laois Live website!