Forest Fest

Forest Fest 2026: Britpop and New Wave at Emo Village

Forest Fest transforms Emo Village in 2026 with a lineup celebrating britpop, new wave, and British alternative rock. This Irish festival fuses 80s-90s legends and local scene in a friendly atmosphere dialoguing with forty years of insular musical evolution.

British icons MADNESS headline with emblematic 2-tone ska, joined by Echo & The Bunnymen with legendary post-punk neo-psychedelia. James enriches the experience with melodic indie rock that marked the 90s British scene.

Contemporary British scene asserts itself with Feeder and energetic alternative rock, The Hoosiers bringing playful indie pop. Irish act The Coronas completes this lineup with popular indie rock rooted in local tradition.

Forest Fest celebrates new wave and britpop heritage in an Irish countryside setting. Between irresistible pop choruses and jazz atmospheres, this festival dialogues with pop rock and easy listening traditions that shaped British musical culture.