Download Festival Announces Epic 2026 Lineup
The UK’s largest rock and metal event, Download Festival, returns to Donington Park in June 2026 for its 23rd edition. The legendary festival will once again unite fans of heavy music from across the world.
Headliners and Main Acts
- Limp Bizkit
- Guns N’ Roses
- Linkin Park
The three headliners represent the festival’s diverse energy, from nu-metal to classic rock. For the first time in history, Linkin Park will perform with new vocalist Emily Armstrong, marking their debut as a female-fronted act.
Extensive Lineup
The 2026 edition will feature over 90 artists spanning rock, punk, emo, and hardcore genres. Additional performances include:
- Bad Omens
- Cypress Hill
- Trivium
- Architects
- Electric Callboy
- Halestorm
- Ice Nine Kills
- BABYMETAL
- Pendulum
- The Pretty Reckless
- Black Veil Brides
- Behemoth
- Mastodon
- The All-American Rejects
- Feeder
- Cavalera
- Static-X
- Blood Incantation
Festival Details
The festival will run from to , taking place at Donington Park in Leicestershire, UK. Attendees can choose from one-day tickets, camping packages, and VIP RIP upgrades, all available through the official event website.
“Download Festival will deliver one of its most dynamic and unforgettable lineups yet, uniting iconic names and fresh talent across five days of rock celebration.”
Author’s Summary
Download Festival 2026 promises an unforgettable rock experience, headlined by Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park’s historic debut with frontwoman Emily Armstrong.