Forest Fest adds new acts to lineup: Alabama 3, The Magic Numbers, Nick Lowe and more

Forest Fest returns to Emo, Co. Laois, this summer from July 25th to 27th for its fourth edition, featuring its most exciting line-up to date.

Today, 24 new names are revealed to join previously-announced acts Manic Street Preachers, Franz Ferdinand, Travis, Orbital, The Stranglers, Tom Meighan, The Dandy Warhols, Bad Manners, Tony Hadley, Billy Bragg, Peter Hook & The Light, Reef, Kula Shaker, Therapy?, Teenage Fanclub, The Farm, Pillow Queens, Hermitage Green, Something Happens, The Riptide Movement, Aoife Destruction and The Nilz, Kerbdog, Live Forever Oasis and Dirty Blonde.

Today's announcement unveils an exciting array of international and Irish acts set to perform over the weekend. Highlights include the genre-blending, rebellious Alabama 3, the harmony-rich The Magic Numbers, legendary UK rocker and producer Nick Lowe, soul icon Robert Finley, timeless storytellers The 4 of Us, Ireland’s First Lady of jazz Mary Coughlan, accordion virtuoso Sharon Shannon, Dublin rockers Sack, festival favourite Jack Lukeman, high-energy, distortion-driven Thumper, soulful vocalist and The Commitments' iconic lead Andrew Strong, singer Kiera Dignam, heartfelt Dublin singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, the electrifying Daft Punk Tribute, the renowned Queen tribute act Qween, rousing Ryan Sheridan, emotive 80s-infused rockers Cry Before Dawn, RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards winners The Olllam, and many more.

Weekend and Day tickets are now available for purchase. VIP passes are also on sale now, ensuring exclusive access to a themed VIP tent adorned with luxurious interiors, a dedicated bar serving premium drinks, live DJ performances, and posh flushing toilets. Additional perks include dedicated VIP parking, fast-track entry, waiter service, and chill zones with hammocks and plush seating.