Electric Picnic 2025: Chappell Roan, Hozier and Kings of Leon among acts to headline festival

Electric Picnic has announced five acts to headline this year’s festival in Co Laois, including Wicklow singer Hozier and US pop star Chappell Roan.

Kings of Leon, Sam Fender and Fatboy Slim will also headline the three-day music festival.

Hozier returns to the fields of Stradbally on the opening night on Friday, August 29th, celebrating the 10th anniversary since the release of his eponymous debut album.

Grammy winner Roan makes her EP debut on the same night at the sold-out festival.

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Multi-platinum artist and Saturday night headliner Fender will be performing songs from his recently released chart-topping third album, People Watching. Joining Fender on Saturday’s line-up and closing out the main stage will be Fatboy Slim.

The final headline act, Kings of Leon, will also be making their EP debut performing on Sunday.

Fan favourite areas Trailer Park, Croí, Salty Dog, Providencia, Fish Town return again this year, with many more acts to be announced in the run up to the Electric Picnic 2025, which takes place from August 29th to 31st.