Electric Picnic fans given last chance to secure tickets ahead of 2025 festival
Three is offering hopeful festival-goers a chance to obtain the last available tickets as they make their return to Ireland's most iconic music festival.
Electric Picnic 2025, which boasts a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Hozier, Chappell Roan and Fatboy Slim, will take place at Stradbally Estate this August.
The festival initially sold out within hours after tickets went on sale back in August 2024. A limited number of tickets were made available for purchase last month but were snapped up in just over 15 minutes.
Fans who have been unable to get their hands on tickets have been given one final chance to secure a coveted pass thanks to mobile operator and Electric Picnic partners, Three.
Three is stepping in with an exclusive offer through Three+, giving customers access to last chance tickets.
Three customers will have the chance to redeem an exclusive pre-sale code to get the final tickets for the festival. Final tickets will then go on sale on Wednesday, May 28, at 10am via the Three+ app.
Electric Picnic 2025 also marks the return of Three's Charge & Chill Station, positioned at the heart of the main arena offering festival goers a well-earned escape without straying too far from the buzz.
Three customers can enjoy unbeatable views of the main stage from a dedicated viewing platform, while recharging both their phones and themselves.
Expect everything from secret performances to immersive experiences and surprises all in the unbeatable atmosphere of the popular Three Charge & Chill Station.
Electric Picnic takes place from August 29-31 and last week organisers s revealed more than 40 new acts who will take to the stage at Stradbally Estate this summer.
Alongside Sam Fender and Kings of Leon, who were confirmed to appear at this year's festival back in March, this year's line-up is also set to feature huge acts such as Becky Hill, Confidence Man, The Kooks, Barry Can't Swim and Lord Huron
Estonia Eurovision star Tommy Cash, as well as Dutch Eurovision favourite Joost, are also on the bill, along with a host of top Irish artists such as Orla Gartland KhakiKid, Amble, Bell X1, Kingfishr, The Academic, Maverick Sabre and Mundy.
This year, capacity at the festival has increased once again as organisers have said they will be welcoming 80,000 people to the 600-acre Stradbally Estate in this August.
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