Forest Fest Music and Arts Festival

Forest Fest is a brand new music and arts festival based in the picturesque Laois village of Emo.

Forest Fest is aimed at a discerning audience, the objective of the Weekend is to ensure a quality, close-up, close quarters gig experience with numbers being strictly limited. The summertime party atmosphere will bring dancing to the crossroads of Emo where the fans are to be at the heart of the event. You provide the rhythm, Forest Fest will provide the beat. The venue for Forest Fest is at the crossroads in Emo Village and at the crossroads of Ireland, only a short drive from our very own Midlands Park Hotel. Some of the artists performing over the weekend are – The Stunning, The 4 of Us, Jack L, Something Happens, King Kong Company, Cathy Davey, Damien Dempsey, Hothouse Flowers, Hermitage Green, Harvest, Thumper, Hamsandwich, The Riptide Movement, Soda Blonde and many more. The highly anticipated The Waterboys are headlining Sunday. July 24th.

For a full look at the exciting lineup for the Forest Fest Weekend, click here.

Join us here at Midlands Park Hotel for a fun-filled weekend. Celebrate during your time at Forest Fest and return to one of our comfortable and luxurious guestrooms where all details are tailored towards your needs. Keep the festivities going and enjoy a wonderful dining experience at Kelly’s Steakhouse where you can savour a combination of French bistro cuisine. Then join us at the Charter Bar and Eatery, the perfect place to sit back, relax and reminisce about your exceptional day.

Parking at Forest Fest is free of charge and there will be a comprehensive shuttle bus service in operation from Midlands Park Hotel.

Please Note – Tickets for Forest Fest are not included in your booking and must be purchased through www.forestfest.ie.