Electric Picnic is set to introduce a new tropical-themed attraction at this year's sold-out festival, with organisers unveiling Treasure Beach — a life-sized beach complete with white sand, palm trees and Caribbean-inspired entertainment.
The new addition will form part of Trenchtown, the festival's long-running reggae and world music area, when Electric Picnic returns to Stradbally, Co Laois from 28 August.
Festival-goers can expect a Caribbean-inspired oasis in the woods, blending Jamaican, African and Celtic cultures through music, food, workshops and art.
By day, visitors will be able to relax on Treasure Beach, take part in dance and drumming workshops, browse Rasta art exhibitions and enjoy Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, rice and peas, tropical cocktails and Blue Mountain coffee.
As night falls, the area will transform into a late-night party destination featuring reggae, ska, dancehall, jungle, afrobeat and hip-hop across multiple stages.
Trenchtown's live music programme will feature performances from Irish reggae acts including The Skazz, Bajjna, The Bionic Rats and Royal Inity, while Worries Outernational and special guest YT will headline the Yard stage.
Saturday night's entertainment will be led by Daryl Bengo, while Sunday's finale will feature Revelation Sound System, Cian Finn and Rise Up Sound System.
Visitors can also take part in dance workshops hosted by SK Vibz, Babylon Inferno poi lessons, and unwind at the Kingston 12 Kafe, where DJ Tony Oi Oi and guests will provide a soundtrack of soulful reggae throughout the weekend.
Treasure Beach will also host Will Softly's One World Sound, with more than 30 DJs performing across the weekend to create an island atmosphere in the heart of the Stradbally woods.
Electric Picnic, which sold out shortly after tickets went on sale, returns to Co Laois from 28 to 31 August, with Treasure Beach expected to be one of the festival's newest attractions for 2026.
