Orbital, Franz Ferdinand, Billy Bragg and more for Forest Fest 2025

Friday, December 6, 2024

Forest Fest has announced its return to the Midlands at Emo Village, Co Laois.

The festival, whose lineups typically draw from a nostalgia pool, last year featured m The Human League, Ocean Colour Scene, Dexys, The Cult, Ash, The Divine Comedy, and more.

This year, the lineup is drawn from a more recent 90s feel with:

Franz Ferdinand
Orbital
Travis
The Dandy Warhols
The Stranglers
Billy Bragg
Pillow Queens
Kula Shaker

Forest Fest takes place July 25th to 27th 2025.

Weekend tickets from €220 and day tickets are available.

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