Ever dreamed of strutting your stuff on stage in Stradbally? Well this might very well be your year.
Electric Picnic organisers are looking for musicians of all abilities for the 2026 festival.
Some 80,000 attendees are expected to descend on Stradbally, Co Offaly this August.
Among those performing across the weekend are CMAT, Fontaines DC, Gorillaz, Zara Larsson, DJO, Skepta, The Mary Wallopers and more.
Electric Picnic are currently looking for musiciains for their Electric Keys stage, which returns following a successful debut in 2025.
Organisers said: ‘Whether you’ve performed in public before or you’re ready to share your talent for the very first time…
‘This is your chance to apply for a once in a lifetime opportunity to play at Ireland’s largest music and arts festival!’
Similar to last year, curated slots will run throughout the weekend, giving performers a unique opportunity.
Select performers may also appear on the Electric Picnic social media channels.
Aspiring performers can apply for a solo opportunity or ensemble with up to four musical accompaniments.
There will be a piano available, as well as a high-quality four channel PA system with a microphone to support live vocals and three additional instruments.
This multi-channel set-up will allow musicians to mic up vocals and other instruments they bring to enable a professional sound.
The Electric Keys stage will remain open throughout the weekend for festivalgoers to catch some potentially up and coming stars.
To apply, artists must submit their details, along with a short video or audio demonstrating their talents.
Submission can be done via the website.
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The deadline for submissions is 11.59pm on Friday, June 5. Successful candidates will be informed by Friday, July 3.
Electric Picnic 2026 takes place from Friday, August 28 until Sunday, August 30 in the famed Stradbally Estate.
