Tents and wellies at the ready? After much anticipation the first day of Electric Picnic is finally here. Whether you’re on your way to Stradbally or settling in at your campsite, plan your day in advance and make the most of this year’s Friday lineup. From Noah Kahan on the Main Stage to Villagers in Rankin’s Wood, we have all the acts and stage times you’ll want to know below.
What’s the weather forecast?
With a mix of cloud and sunny spells expected, it appears as if the first day of the festival will be graced with pleasant weather and top temperatures of 19 degrees. So no need to break out the wellies and raincoat – for now.
Stage times
Main Stage
- 10.45pm-midnight Noah Kahan
- 9-10pm Gerry Cinnamon
- 7.30-8.30pm Sophie Ellis-Bextor
- 6.15-7.15pm Jazzy
Electric Arena
- 10.45pm-midnight Faithless
- 9.15-10.15pm Nas
- 7.45-8.45pm Ethel Cain
- 6.15-7.15pm Ryan McMullan
Rankin’s Wood
- 10-11pm Villagers
- 8.45-9.30pm Kojaque
- 7.30-8.15pm Jessie Murph
- 6.15-7pm Good Neighbours
Terminus Stage
- 10.30pm-midnight Skin on Skin
- 9-10.30pm XClub
- 7.45-9pm Prozak
- 6.30-7.45pm Datsko
Three Music Stage
- 8.45-9.30pm NewDad
- 7.15-8pm Odhran Muphy
- 6-6.45pm Dug
More on this year’s Electric Picnic
- Full list of stage times
- Where to find the best best food at the festival
- 12 must-sees at this year’s festival, from music to comedy and podcasts to food
- Patrick Freyne’s Irish festivalgoer guide: 11 kinds of people and things to avoid
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