Move over Electric Picnic as Laois has another hot festival. Forest Fest, in its third year has today announced a comprehensive line up of  bands headed to Emo Laois on July 19-21.

The Human League of 'Don't You Want Me Baby' fame,  Ireland's own The Divine Comedy, and English rock band Ocean Colour Scene make up the three headliners for Forest Fest but there's a slew of well known acts in the finer print too.

Dexys - the current iteration of Dexy's Midnight Runners are set to appear, while King Kong Company, Stereo MC's, EMF and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet are all billed. There's a rake of Irish talent too announced today - The Frank and Walters, Jenny Greene, Paul Brady, HamsandwicH and Northern Irish punk band The Undertones.

Along with the musical acts, there will be Family Entertainment, a Forest Fleadh, Circus and Street Theatre, award winning food trucks, drumming workshops, cocktail bars and an Ibiza summer dance vibe tent.

Forest Fest 2024 also promises clamping options although this must be booked separately to your festival tickets.

Early bird ticket pricing for Forest Fest is as follows: 

Day Tickets for Friday / Saturday / Sunday €85
Weekend Tickets €190
Weekend Tent Camping Pass €30 – €50 (Solo or Multi-Person Pass)
Weekend Campervan Pass €95
Weekend Caravan Pass €95
Glamping Ticket – Booked separately with Pitched Perfect

The early bird tickets are available here and the sale will end on Monday February 5.