32 New Acts Announced for Forest Fest 2026 including The Chameleons

Forest Fest 2026 has today announced 32 new additions to its lineup.

Among the highlights of the new additions are The Chameleons, Jesus Jones, Andrew Strong, David Kitt and How I Became A Wave.

The new lineup also includes a tribute act stage, with performances from Walk The Line, The Classic Beatles, Harvest with Hearts of Gold Choir, The Complete Stone Roses, the Seattle Grunge Experience, Thin Az Lizzy, Rattle & Hum, Partick Monkeys and more. Headlining the tribute bill is ABBA tribute act Björn Again.

The boutique music and arts festival, which is set to take place from July 24 to 26 in Emo, County Laois, will also feature English alt-rock band James, who will headline the Saturday night; 80s new wave group Echo and the Bunnymen as the Friday headliners; and ska band Madness as the Sunday headliners.

This will be the festival's first year at Bee's Wing Farm, a layout adjustment made to improve facilities after feedback for better comfort and walkability.

Founded by Laois native Philip Meagher, Forest Fest was created to aim to bring music to audiences who value carefully curated line-ups and a premium festival experience.

• Tickets for Forest Fest 2026 are available now and can be purchased here.