Alabama 3 are set to put a boom boom into the heart of Forest Fest this summer. The cult London act best-know for soundtracking one of the greatest TV shows of all-time – The Sopranos. The Brixton outfit lead the latest wave of additions to the 4th annual Forest Fest in Emo Co, Laois this July.

Also joining the line-up that already includes headliners Franz Ferdinand, Manic Street Preachers and Travis alongside the likes of The Stranglers, Dandy Warhols and Orbital are The Magic Numbers and legendary producer/artist Nick Lowe.

joining these international stars are veteran Irish acts  The 4 of Us, Mary Coughlan, Sharon Shannon, Jack Lukeman, Paddy Casey, Cry Before Dawn comeback kings Sack, the high-energy, distortion-fuelled up-and-comers Thumper, the voice of The Commitments Andrew Strong, and many more.

Full line-up, ticket info and day-by-day breakdown below

Friday, 25th July:

Franz Ferdinand, The Dandy Warhols, Tom Meighan (ex-Kasabian), The Farm, Alabama 3, Something Happens, The 4 of Us, Cry Before Dawn, Harvest, Daft Punk Tribute, Live Forever (Oasis tribute), Madra Salach

Saturday, 26th July:

Manic Street Preachers (exclusive Irish summer 2025 performance), Orbital, The Stranglers, Kula Shaker, Peter Hook & The Light, Therapy?, Pillow Queens, Aoife Destruction & The Nilz, Thumper, Teenage Fanclub, Reef, Kerbdog, Mary Coughlan, Sharon Shannon, The Olllam, Coach Party, Dirty Blonde, The Riptide Movement, Kevin Coneff Dublin Trio, Kiera Dignam

Sunday, 27th July:

Travis, Billy Bragg, Tony Hadley (ex-Spandau Ballet), The Magic Numbers, Bad Manners, Nick Lowe, Robert Finley, Qween (Queen tribute), Jack L, Paddy Casey, Sack, Hermitage Green, Andrew Strong, Ryan Sheridan,  Frankie Gavin and De Dannan, Bingo Loco.

Tickets:

Weekend and Day tickets are now available for purchase. VIP passes are 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. Available here