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.

21. The Barefoot Garden in Croi at the Electric Picnic press day.
Photo: Alf Harvey

22. Kaleidoscopic Pop star Morgana behind the Guinness counter at the Electric Picnic press day.
Photo: Alf Harvey

23. Festival director Melvin Benn poses with Stephen Keane, Jim Ramsbottom and Andy Daly from the Timahoe Male Voice Choir.
Photo: Alf Harvey

24. Florence Road performed at the Electric Picnic press day 2026.
Pic: Alf Harvey
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