Electric Picnic in pictures: Lewis Capaldi, huge crowds, Kneecap fans, rainy walks... 

From brilliant acts to an eclectic mix of weather, Electric Picnic in Stradbally has been quite the experience 
Electric Picnic in pictures: Lewis Capaldi, huge crowds, Kneecap fans, rainy walks... 

Images from the first two days of Electric Picnic in Co Laois. Pictures: Larry Cummins, Niall Carson 

Day one of Electric Picnic in Stradbally had decent weather and highlights from Chappell Roan and Hozier; day two on Saturday got wet and windy at times, but the fun continued with Kneecap and others. 

Lewis Capaldi in attendance at  Electric Picnic on Saturday. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Lewis Capaldi in attendance at  Electric Picnic on Saturday. Photo: Niall Carson/PA Wire

The huge crowd at Kneecap on Saturday afternoon at Electric Picnic. Picture: Anamaria Meiu  
The huge crowd at Kneecap on Saturday afternoon at Electric Picnic. Picture: Anamaria Meiu  

 A family of Kneecap fans in Stradbally. Pic: Larry Cummins
A family of Kneecap fans in Stradbally. Pic: Larry Cummins

 DJ Próvaí of Kneecap performing on the main stage. Pic: Larry Cummins
DJ Próvaí of Kneecap performing on the main stage. Pic: Larry Cummins

Gardaí on bicycles at Electric Picnic 2025. Picture: Nicholas O’Donnell
Gardaí on bicycles at Electric Picnic 2025. Picture: Nicholas O’Donnell

 Festival goers cover up in the rainshowers at Electric Picnic on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins
Festival goers cover up in the rainshowers at Electric Picnic on Saturday afternoon. Picture: Larry Cummins

 Fans enjoying Hozier and band performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday night. Picture: Larry Cummins
Fans enjoying Hozier and band performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday night. Picture: Larry Cummins

 Hozier and band performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday night. Picture: Larry Cummins
Hozier and band performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday night. Picture: Larry Cummins

 A view of the Abbeyleix entrance at Electric Picnic on Friday. Picture: Larry Cummins
A view of the Abbeyleix entrance at Electric Picnic on Friday. Picture: Larry Cummins

Robbie Cunningham of Amble. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Robbie Cunningham of Amble. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

 A view of the stage setup and crowd watching Chappell Roan performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday.  Picture: social media 
A view of the stage setup and crowd watching Chappell Roan performing on the main stage at Electric Picnic on Friday.  Picture: social media 

Fans at Electric Picnic show their support for Palestine. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Fans at Electric Picnic show their support for Palestine. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Festival goers in the rain on day two of the Electric Picnic. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Festival goers in the rain on day two of the Electric Picnic. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

 Anna Pavides, Barbara Fitzgerald and Karen Gaynor  enjoying Conan Gray. Picture: Larry Cummins
Anna Pavides, Barbara Fitzgerald and Karen Gaynor  enjoying Conan Gray. Picture: Larry Cummins

Nile Rodgers of Chic. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Nile Rodgers of Chic. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Performers at the Trailerpark Arena at the Electric Picnic festival. Picture:  Niall Carson/PA Wire
Performers at the Trailerpark Arena at the Electric Picnic festival. Picture:  Niall Carson/PA Wire

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