There was lots going on in Co Laois over the weekend as 80,000 people descended on Stradbally for Electric Picnic 2025. From Chappell Roan on the Main Stage on Friday to the muddy, joyful atmosphere of Trenchtown, festivalgoers enjoyed three days of music and more. Here are some of the best photographs captured over the weekend.
The EP decor team take a break at the Rise Nordic spa. Photograph: Alan Betson 
The Nun of that Convent at Trailer Park. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Conan Gray performing on Friday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire 
Chloe Cosgrove, Darren Fitzgerald, Tara Keveney, Noelle McDaniel, Kelly Cannon and Paul McDaniel from Carlow and Sligo enjoying Chappell Roan. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Chappell Roan fans go wild as she takes to the stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Chappell Roan playing the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Hozier playing the Main Stage on Friday. Photograph: Alan Betson Kneecap bring the crowds out at Electric Picnic despite the rain. Video: Alan Betson & Nadine O’Regan 
Jasmine Smithwick, Aoife O’Connor, Grace Lawlor and Tara Holohan from Kilkenny and Cork getting read on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Thomas Davis, Patrick Welsh, Niall McCabe and Adam Joyce from Kilkenny, Offaly and Kildare on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kneecap drew a huge crowd at the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kneecap drew a huge crowd at the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kneecap drew a huge crowd at the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Linda Kelly from Rush enjoying Kneecap on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kneecap drew a huge crowd at the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
The queue to see Blindboy with Dara Ó Briain on the Mindfield stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Dara Ó Briain on the Mindfield stage with Blindboy. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Amble’s Robbie Cunningham and Oisín McCaffrey on the Main stage on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Fans at the Main Stage on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Inhaler’s Elijah Hewson on the Main Stage on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Nile Rodgers and Chic performing on Saturday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA 
Sam Fender on the Main Stage on Saturday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Louise O’Reilly and Colin Clarke from Dublin and Cork chilling on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
There were more than a few tent mishaps over the weekend. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire 
Dermot Kennedy playing with Cranberries band members Noel and Mike Hogan. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Fans enjoy Dermot Kennedy playing with Cranberries band members Noel and Mike Hogan. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Caoimhín (2) and Aisling Flynn from Stradbally. Photograph: Alan Betson 
31/08/2025 – Members of the Laois Harp Ensemble perform on the Croí stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
David Gray performing on Sunday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire 
Chloe Mcconville from Newry on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Fans at Kingfishr’s set on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Eddie Keogh of Kingfishr on the Main Stage on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Helen Nolan and Lauren Maher from Laois enjoying the performance of the Tinahely Mens Choir on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Louise Kearney, Betty Maher, Caroline Healy and Teresa Harney from the Stradbally Community Choir enjoying the performance of the Tinahely Mens Choir on Sunday. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kings of Leon on the Main Stage. Photograph: Alan Betson 
Kings of Leon fans as they headline on Sunday night. Photograph: Alan Betson