Forest Fest

Where: Emo Village, Co. Laois

When: July 22–24

This event offers intimate musical performances in the picturesque village of Emo.

Forest Fest opens on Friday, July 22, featuring Strings n’ Things, Greenshine, Hamsandwich, Hermitage Green, Harvest, Power of Dreams, Jack L and The 4 of Us.

Taking to the stage on the Saturday, July 23, are The Stunning, marking their 30th anniversary tour. Also, on the Saturday bill are Something Happens, Mundy, Paddy Casey, The Riptide Movement, Lisa Lambe, Cathy Davey, Inni-K, Thumper, Strand, Strength in Numbers, Carpark Sci-Fi, AIS, Three Underneath, The Barley Mob, Manden Express and Ares Redemption.

The final day of the festival, Sunday July 24, stars The Waterboys, King Kong Company, Damien Dempsey, The Lost Messiahs, Soda Blonde, Hothouse Flowers, Stockton’s Wing, Pogueology, Walk the Line, The Barley Mob, Eileen Gogan, The Pearly Whites, Big Spoon, Paper Planes, Dopamine and Flublah.

Forest Fest is currently completing preparations for its arts events, fringe festival and children's programme – details of which will be revealed soon.

For tickets and further information, see forestfest.ie

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