The red flag people miss when buying resale Electric Picnic tickets
TikToker, Catherine Ryan, has sounded the alarm, giving her followers one key tidbit of information that could stop them from getting scammed.
Ticketmaster hasn't yet switched on the feature that lets users transfer EP tickets through its site or app. In other words, if someone's telling you they can send theirs over instantly, chances are you're not getting a golden weekend in Stradbally. If you've been scrolling through resale ads in the desperate hope of snagging a last-minute Electric Picnic ticket, pause before you hit buy. Pic: Aerial.ie
It's no surprise that Electric Picnic is one of Ireland's most coveted festival weekends, selling out nearly in a blink every year, so the pent-up excitement often turns into misery when scams creep in.
In fact, Bank of Ireland has reported a 17 percent increase in purchase scams during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Fraudsters know festival fans are desperate to get in—even at face value or above—and they're increasingly targeting resale listings on social media and unofficial platforms.
With high demand, sold-out status, and limited ticket availability, it's little wonder these scams flourish every summer—and why staying vigilant has never mattered more.
In her TikTok video, Catherine, who regularly shared info on the festival, cuts through the noise with a clear, timely warning: Ticketmaster has not yet enabled ticket transfers for Electric Picnic, and she promises to update her followers the moment that changes.
Until then, she cautions, any seller claiming they can transfer a ticket instantly, whether they're flashing a slick screen recording or swearing the option appears on their account, is almost certainly not telling the truth.
Her advice is blunt but necessary: steer well clear.
Catherine also urged that tickets will likely become transferable about two weeks out from the festival, and to remain patient to avoid disappointment.
The festival returns to Stradbally, Co Laois on August 29, with Chappell Roan, Hozier, Fatboy Slim and Kings of Leon among the headliners — with other expected highlights of the weekend including Kneecap, Conan Grey and Kingfishr.
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