With Christmas almost upon us, the team behind Forest Fest have broken tradition – offering fans a special festive treat by revealing the day-by-day breakdown of the line-up earlier than usual.

Set to take place in Emo Village, Co. Laois, from July 21-23, 2023, you can look forward to four action-packed stages across the weekend. Even more acts will be announced over the weeks and months ahead.

Be sure to also stay tuned for further details about their Forest Fleadh – a festival within a festival, showcasing the best of Irish folk and trad, starring Sharon Shannon and many more.

Forest Fest day tickets are entirely flexible, and can be transferred for any day of your choice, at no extra cost, prior to the event. Day tickets, which cost €85, can also be upgraded online to weekend or weekend camping tickets closer to the festival.

See the full day-by-day breakdown of the line-up below:

Friday, July 21:

James –The Proclaimers – Ash – Nik Kershaw – Peter Hook & The Light – Allie Sherlock

Saturday, July 22:

Bell X1 – Alabama 3 – The Undertones – Sharon Shannon – Dream Wife – Jack Lukeman – Big Country – 49th & Main – Paddy Casey – Frank And Walters – In Tua Nua – The Primitives – Bleach Lab – Barley Mob – Walk The Line

Sunday, July 23:

Suede – Paul Brady – Gabrielle – Suzanne Vega – Something Happens – Sharon Shannon – The Riptide Movement – Hermitage Green – Bronagh Gallagher & Band

Also set to perform across the weekend: Carrie Baxter, N.O.A.H, Pastiche, Apollo Junction, Duke Special, Emer Dunne, Lavengro, Roisin O, Robert Grace, The Lost Messiahs, The Outcast Crew, Trouble Pilgrims, Bone Machine, Pogueology, These Charming Men, The Classic Beatles and The Walkeleles.

For further festival updates and information see forestfest.ie