Electric Picnic 2026 reveals 40+ new acts including Wolf Alice, Djo, and JADE

Ireland’s premier music and arts festival just got even bigger. Today, Electric Picnic organizers revealed a massive wave of 42 new acts joining the already stacked 2026 lineup. With 80,000+ eager fans set to descend upon the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in County Laois from August 28th to 30th, the sold-out festival is gearing up for an unforgettable weekend.

Leading today’s announcement is the highly anticipated return of acclaimed British rockers Wolf Alice, alongside viral sensation and Stranger Things star Djo. Pop icon JADE is also set to make her solo Picnic debut.. They are also joined by the likes of Loyle Carner, R&B standout Ravyn Lenae, and rising rock outfit Violet Grohl.

Dance music fans have plenty to celebrate as well. High-energy floor-fillers Duke Dumont, Ben Hemsley, and Obskür are locked in to keep the main areas moving. Meanwhile, over at Terminus a massive line-up of acts have been revealed. Fans heading past the trees can expect late night from the likes of Interplanetary Criminal, MALUGI, X Club., CamrinWatsin, Clouds, DART, Effy, Faster Horses, Kayleigh Glynn, and TWOFACED.

As always, Electric Picnic continues to champion homegrown Irish talent, and today’s additions feature an impressive crop of rising stars. Festival favorites The Mary Wallopers and the legendary Saw Doctors are set to deliver massive singalongs. The vibrant Irish and alternative scene is further represented by acts like Florence Road, Cliffords, Madra Salach, Gurriers, The Scratch, Bleech 9:3, Nieve Ella, Men I Trust, and Jamie McIntyre.

These 42 new artists will join the previously announced Gorillaz, making their Stradbally debut on Saturday night and Sunday top-billers Fontaines D.C. The rest of the 2026 roster already includes the likes of CMAT, Sombr, Zara Larsson, Skepta, Wunderhorse, Role Model, and Geese.

While tickets for the 2026 edition are already entirely sold out, those lucky enough to have secured their spot can look forward to the return of beloved festival districts like Trailer Park, Croí, Salty Dog, Providencia, Mindfield, and Fish Town.