*On Sunday May 30th 2010 from midday the 4th annual Soul Picnic will take place live from the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park. Enjoy the very best local, national and international performers in a picnic style.
This is a friends & family affair, bring your little brothers & sisters, Mums & Dads, Aunties & Uncles…and don’t forget your picnic blankets! To help you enjoy the day we’ve teamed up with some of Dublin’s finest food and beverage providers…more details to be announced!
Admission is totally FREE, all we ask is that you come with love & happiness in your heart...leave the negative vibes & the alcohol at home....this is about getting in touch with your 'soul' and having a funky good time!
Cars = traffic = stress …so leave the car at home and give public transport a go, there’s lots of options to choose from…
Bicycle – if you don’t live too far out of the city why not hop on your bike and enjoy a leisurely cycle to the Soul Picnic!?
Bus – Take any of the following services: 27X, 44, 45,48A, 49X, 5, 50X,7,77X,7A.
DART – Merrion Square is just a 3 minute walk from Pearse Street DART Station.
LUAS – Just a 6 minute walk from St. Stephen’s Green LUAS stop.
Parking – parking in the area is very limited so leave the car at home and give public transport a go.
Health & Safety Tips
- The Soul Picnic is a family event so please leave the trays of beer for another day.
- If your child gets lost please go to the nearest event steward who will be of immediate assistance.
- We know you’ll be careful and act responsibly but just in case fully trained medical staff will be on hand to administer basic first aid in the event of an emergency.
- Respect the park, don’t trample around in the flower beds and leave the tree climbing to the monkeys.
- Respect the environment, please put rubbish in the nearest available bin and remember to reduce, re-use and recycle your w aste where possible.
- And finally, Picnic’s are meant to be fun so ENJOY YOURSELF!
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need tickets to attend the Soul Picnic?
No, the Soul Picnic is a FREE event for you, your friends and family to enjoy. Our advice; get here early to avoid disappointment.
2. What if it rains?
We won’t be put off by a little bit of rain and hopefully neither will you. We’ve ordered the sunshine but just in case, bring your rain gear with you. In extreme weather conditions tune to 103.2 Dublin City FM for latest festival news.
3. Can I bring a stroller into the park?
Yes, everyone is welcome in the park as normal.
4. Will there be food available?
Yes, it’s a picnic so we’ve lined up all sorts of treats for you to enjoy including; a gourmet BBQ, smoothies and juices, Ice Cream, home made cakes and cookies and speciality coffees for you to enjoy.
5. Is there Parking?
You will have real trouble finding a space so our advice is to leave the car at home and avoid the frustration of sitting in a traffic jam. For more info on how to get there using public transport click here.
6. Is there disabled access? –
Yes, everyone is welcome in the park as normal
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7. Can I bring my children with me?
Yes, the Soul Picnic is a family affair for everyone’s enjoyment.
8. Can I bring alcohol?
No – please leave the alcohol at home, the Soul Picnic is an alcohol free event…its about getting in touch with your ‘soul’ and having a funky good time…but don’t forget to check out some of our other events if you fancy a tipple!
9. What time does it start?
The Soul Picnic stage goes live at 12pm, admission is free and the park is open as normal.
*On Sunday May 30th 2010 from midday the 4th annual Soul Picnic will take place live from the beautiful surroundings of Merrion Square Park. Enjoy the very best local, national and international performers in a picnic style. 
