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Electric Picnic in Stradbally still delivers the festival highs — and a noticeable hit to the wallet. I spent the weekend at the 2026 event and tracked every purchase; here’s a clear look at what food and drink cost me on site.
Street food that leaves a mark — on your bank balance
One familiar stall kept showing up on the campsite circuit. Wok n’ Roll, a regular on my festival rounds for the last seven years, served a generous portion of Pad Thai for €16. The serving size felt substantial, but the price was eye-catching.
Later I opted for a pork noodle bowl from Dublin vendor BiangBiang, which came to €15.50. The flavours hit the spot after a long day, yet the cost quickly accumulated across multiple meals.
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Smaller plates carried sharper price tags. A three-piece order of duck dumplings from Little Dumplings was €9.50. Tasty, certainly, but compact enough to make you question value for money.
Festival classics: chips and comfort food
When the weather turned, the chip van became irresistible. I had curry cheese chips for €9 — the perfect antidote to a wet, hungry evening. Context matters: sodden, cold and slightly hungover, the price felt fair in the moment.
More extravagant comfort came in the form of loaded fries. A pulled-pork version set me back €17, the priciest single item I bought across the weekend.
Drinks: not cheap, but comparatively reasonable
On the drinks front, prices were less shocking compared with Dublin nightlife. A can of White Claw was €8, while a glass of Prosecco from the Guinness tent cost €10. Not bargain-basement, but not extortionate either.
Final tally and takeaway
By the time I packed up, the festival food and drink spend had added up to a tidy sum. Mud, rain and a few indulgences made the weekend memorable — and expensive.
Would I go back? Absolutely. The costs are real, but for many attendees the experience still justifies the outlay. If you’re planning a trip next year, budget carefully for food and treats on site.
