Party’s over! Electric Picnic festival cancelled due to Covid-19
The organisers of Electric Picnic have confirmed the news many were expecting for the 2020 festival.
Ireland’s biggest music and arts festival which has its home in Stradbally, Laois has been officially cancelled this year due to Covid-19.
The following statement has been issued, with details of ticket refunds.
In a statement, festival organisers EP Republic said: “SADLY, ELECTRIC PICNIC 2020 WILL NO LONGER BE TAKING PLACE. 11TH MAY 2020
“Cancelling our festival has become unavoidable, and we fully support the Irish Government’s ongoing measures to help fight the spread of Covid-19 and protect lives at this time.
“Whilst the entire Electric Picnic team are terribly disappointed, we have a responsibility to all our fans, artists, crews, suppliers, sponsors, partners and our entire Electric Picnic family including the wonderful people of Stradbally who have welcomed us into their community each year.”
