Electric Picnic confirms first nine acts for 2026 festival

An Irish act is taking the prestigious closing spot on the Sunday night
Electric Picnic confirms first nine acts for 2026 festival

Gorillaz performing recently in London. They will make their Electric Picnic debut in 2026

Mon, 01 Dec, 2025 - 10:18
Denise O’Donoghue

The first nine acts performing at Electric Picnic next summer have been announced.

Making their debut at EP, Gorillaz will play in the top slot on the Saturday, with Irish act Fontaines D.C. taking the prestigious closing spot on the Sunday night.

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