Electric Picnic is Ireland's most celebrated music and arts festival, held each September at Stradbally Estate in County Laois with over 70,000 attendees across a long weekend of rock, electronic, indie, comedy, and arts events in an enchanting woodland and field setting. Since 2004, Electric Picnic has become a cultural institution in Irish life, reflecting the country's warm and creative spirit while attracting major international headliners. Dublin hotels are the primary base for international visitors, with coaches and transport connecting to Stradbally for the festival weekend.
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