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32 new acts join Forest Fest 2026 line-up in Laois

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David Kitt

Jesus Jones, David Kitt, Camille O'Sullivan, and The Chameleons are among 32 acts who have been added to Forest Fest in Laois this July.

They join headliners Echo & The Bunnymen, James, and Madness at the weekender at Bee’s Wing Farm, Emo Village in Laois from Friday 24 July to Sunday 26 July.

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Black Pistol Fire, Björn Again, Columbia Mills, Andrew Strong, The Bionic Rats, Sadhbh Keane, How I Became A Wave, and The Complete Stone Roses are also among the newly announced acts.

"We are already thrilled with the lineup we have so far - and with our new additions we're adding another layer of quality to what is already a great offering," said Festival Director Philip Meagher.

"We wanted to ensure that the weekend of FF2026 is going to be the greatest party in Ireland this year, with real quality across the board - from legends of the 80s and 90s such as The Chameleons and Jesus Jones, to the most exciting new bands presently plying the scene such as Dopamine, Byro, Cúr and Sadhbh Keane, all really young acts who we are really excited to give a chance to and let the public see them in a big festival environment. We know they're going to step up to that challenge."

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