Festival Republic Managing Director threw up the gates of Stradbally Hall to give Ireland’s media a taster of what’s in store for 80,000 revellers who are about to descend on Laois for Electric Picnic 2026. Enjoy the photos taken at the preview by Laois photographers Alf and Julie Harvey.

13. Comedian Sinéad Quinlan and magician Steve Spade on stage in the Comedy tent at the press day.
Photo: Alf Harvey

14. Florence Road with Melvin Benn, Festival Director. .
Photo: Julie Harvey

15. 21st celebration time at the Electric Picnic press day.
Photo: Alf Harvey

16. Comedian Taran O'Sullivan, magician Steve Spade and comedian Sinéad Quinlan at the Comedy tent.
Photo: Alf Harvey
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