Music, science, crafts and entertainment at this year’s Electric Picnic
The programme combines music and movement with circus performances, storytelling, science, nature and hands-on craft workshops
Little Picnic is set to offer families a packed programme of music, science, crafts and entertainment at this year’s Electric Picnic in Stradbally.
Located within the walled garden of Stradbally Estate, Little Picnic provides a family-friendly space away from the crowds of the main arena, where children can explore, create and learn while parents can enjoy a more relaxed festival experience.
The programme combines music and movement with circus performances, storytelling, science, nature and hands-on craft workshops.
DJ Will Softly, along with brothers Hype Man Jackson and Calum Kieran, will turn the venue into a family dancefloor, while Ruth Shine School of Dance and Baby Boppers & Rhythm Rascals will provide activities for younger children. Ballymore-Eustace Concert Band will also bring its community brass sound to the festival.
Circus performers including Kowgirl Kourtney, Burning Circus and The Bubble Guys will provide aerial displays, hula-hooping, juggling, poi and giant bubble sculptures.
Irish history and culture will feature through storytelling from seanchaí Niall de Búrca and author Niamh Donnellan, whose Little Irish History Heroes series brings figures including Fionn Mac Cumhaill, Grace O’Malley and Brian Boru to life. Trad group Sons of Éire will also perform.
Science and nature activities include slime laboratories with Mark ‘The Science Guy’ Langtry and Planet Science Kidz, while VEX Robotics will give children the chance to pilot robots. Crann will run tree-planting workshops highlighting the importance of sustainability.
Young festival-goers can also get creative through lino printing, tie-dye, T-shirt customisation, collage and making musical instruments from recycled materials.
Inclusion and wellbeing are also central to Little Picnic, with All Abilities Ireland hosting sensory play sessions and Fighting Words offering free creative writing workshops.
Organisers say the programme is designed to give children of all ages a chance to discover, play and get involved, creating a festival experience that goes far beyond music.