Electric Picnic announces first acts for 2026 lineup

Electric Picnic have announced the first nine acts for next year's festival, and they do not disappoint.

The headline slots for Saturday and Sunday for Co. Laois have now been filled, with Gorillaz closing out Saturday and Dublin's own Fontaines D.C. closing out EP Sunday evening.

One of Ireland's biggest breakout stars, CMAT, has also been spotted on the bill alongside big names such as Sombr, Skepta, and Wunderhorse.

Role Model will also be on the lookout for his Stradbally Sally when he performs Sally, When the Wine Runs Out during his EP slot.

On the topic of TikTok virality, fans will be excited to hear that Lush Life singer Zara Larsson has also been confirmed.