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CMAT, Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz to play Electric Picnic 2026

Barry O'ConnorBBC News NI
News imageGetty Images CMAT, she is looking to her right while holding a microphone, she is wearing a blue tp[ and has red hair. She is wearing sunglasses.Getty Images
Irish singer CMAT was also announced as one of the acts

Fontaines D.C. and Gorillaz have been announced as headline acts at Electric Picnic in 2026.

Gorillaz will headline on the Saturday night and Dublin post-punk band Fontaines D.C. will headline the Sunday night.

Irish singer CMAT was also announced as one of the acts to play Ireland's largest gathering of music and arts.

Zara Larsson, Sombr, Skepta, Wunderhorse, Role Model and Geese complete the list of acts announced on Monday.

News imageGetty Images A composite image that shows Grian Chatten from Fontaines D.C. on the right and Damon Albarn from Gorillaz on the left.Getty Images
Gorillaz (right) will headline on the Saturday night and Dublin post-punk band Fonatines D.C. (left) will headline the Sunday night

What is Electric Picnic?

From humble beginnings in 2004 with just 10,000 capacity, Electric Picnic has grown into a three day multi-stage event and attracts some of the biggest artists in the world.

Electric Picnic will take place from 28 August to 30 August 2026 at Stradbally Hall, County Laois.

Electric Picnic is Ireland's biggest music and arts festival and in 2025 it was expected that over 80,000 people were to attend.

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