Download Festival 2026 Lineup, Ticket Prices & Dates Out!

Next​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ summer from June 10 to June 14, 2026, Download Festival 2026 will be a massive rock and metal event at the iconic Donington Park in the UK. The festival made the day for rock fans with the announcement of three legendary bands as headliners: Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park. In total, there are over 90 bands confirmed for the festival, which makes it one of the largest lineups in a few ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌years.​

What is Download Festival 2026?

Download​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Festival 2026 is the going to be an event of the Download Festival — which is globally known as one of the loudest annual rock and metal music festivals and is usually held at Donington Park, in Leicestershire, ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌England.

Download Festival 2026 Lineup, Ticket Prices & Dates Out!

Download​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Festival, the largest rock and metal festival in the United Kingdom, has confirmed the information for its 2026 event. Lovers of heavy rock, metal, and nu metal will be delighted with the stellar headliners and the full line-up at the iconic Donington Park. In case you are into explosive guitar riffs and massive gigs, I have gathered all the necessary information on Download Festival 2026 that covers the lineup, ticket prices, and ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌dates.

Download Festival 2026 Dates & Location

It​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ will run for five days, from the 10th to the 14th of June, 2026, at Donington Park in Leicestershire, the legendary location that has been home to Download and its well-known predecessor, Monsters of Rock, for more than twenty years. The festival will last for five days this year, beginning with the early events on June 10 and three full days of concerts from June 12 to 14, with the venue packed with thousands of music lovers ready for non-stop ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌action.

Download Festival 2026 Lineup 

The​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ opening acts of the Download Festival 2026 are going to the charm it for one of the most unforgettable years. The lineup features an electrifying blend of classic rock and nu metal ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌bands:

• Linkin​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Park will be the main attraction on Sunday evening with Emily Armstrong as their lead vocalist, making history along the way. Audience members can anticipate a strong show from this legendary group which is playing at Donington Park for the sixth ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌time.
• Limp Bizkit: Known for their nu metal hits, Limp Bizkit will be headlining Download for the first time on Friday night, bringing their unique energy to the festival stage.
• Guns N’ Roses: Rock legends Guns N’ Roses return to headline Saturday night, marking their third time topping the festival’s bill.

Other confirmed acts include notable names like Babymetal, Architects, Cypress Hill, Pendulum, Behemoth, and Mastodon, offering a wide variety of metal and rock styles across multiple stages.

Who’s Playing at Download Festival 2026?

Download Festival 2026 Ticket Prices & How To Buy

Tickets for Download Festival 2026 are now available, including early bird and regular packages. Here’s a quick breakdown of ticket options and prices:

• Five-night tickets (June 10-14): Starting from £315
• Three-night tickets (June 12-14): Starting from £305

Additionally,​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ VIP and special packages are available, giving the most luxurious access and various extras to the fans who wish to uplift their festival experience. One can buy tickets in a legitimate manner through the Download Festival official site as well as the authorized sellers like Ticketmaster. Because of the festival's popularity, buying in advance is strongly ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌advised.

What To Expect At Download Festival 2026

Download​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Festival, which attracts more than 75,000 people annually, is famous for its lively atmosphere, excellent live shows, and a fan base of rock and metal enthusiasts that are absolutely passionate. In addition to the main stages, the festival-goers have the option of indulging in food stalls, merchandise shops, camping facilities, and late-night entertainment zones, thus making it a full festival ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌experience.

Feeder Confirm Return To Download Festival 2026

Feeder have officially announced their return to Download Festival 2026, marking an exciting comeback to Donington Park after a long time away. The band shared their excitement with fans on X (formerly Twitter).

Donington Park — it’s been too long!
Thrilled to be returning to @DownloadFest in 2026 — see you in the pit 👊🤘#DLXXIII #Feeder pic.twitter.com/QOdcg6q0Py

— Feeder (@FeederHQ) November 4, 2025

Why Download Festival Remains A Top Rock Event

Download​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Festival is still the UK’s spiritual home of rock and metal. Its storied past of presenting iconic bands along with its setting at the legendary Donington Park is what makes it an essential experience for fans from all over the globe. It is this blend of heritage, lineup of the gods, and interaction with the fans that keeps Download Festival going strong in the summer festival ​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌scene.