RockMetal

Download Festival

10 Jun–14 Jun 2026 Donington, Donington, Derbyshire

12d 23h away

Download Festival 2026

From 10-14 June 2026, Download Festival returns to Donington Park in Derbyshire, hosting one of the UK’s biggest rock and metal events. Set in historic green fields, this multi-day festival draws tens of thousands of fans for a vibrant live music experience.

Music

The lineup covers the full spectrum of heavy music, featuring legendary headliners, emerging bands, and cult favourites across multiple stages running day and night.

Camping

Campsites open days before the festival, offering a range of zones including family-friendly, quiet, and lively party areas. Glamping options with extra amenities are also available for added comfort.

Food & Drink

Festival food caters to all tastes with options like gourmet burgers, kebabs, and vegan tacos. The beer garden provides a lively space to relax between sets.

Atmosphere

Download Festival is known for its inclusive, high-energy environment that welcomes all rock and metal fans. Beyond music, enjoy comedy tents, art installations, and a buzzing festival village where friendships form and memories are made.

Lineup

Wed 10th

9 acts

Bongo's BingoDistrict X
TG Tokengrass Ya'll WorshipDistrict X
Sappenin' PodcastDistrict X
Panic! At The BingoDistrict X
Andrew O'Neill: A History Of PunkDistrict X
SavannahDistrict X
She They Press Play ShowcaseDistrict X
Tasmin TaylorDistrict X
STVW DJ SetDistrict X

Thu 11th

15 acts

FiveDistrict X
Electric SixDistrict X
Bat SabbathDistrict X
Famous First WordsDistrict X
Heavy Metal Time MachineDistrict X
Ace Of SlaysDistrict X
James B Partridge Primary School BangersDistrict X
Heavy Metal SportsDistrict X
Kerrang! Radio's "The Download"District X
Kyden Fire Hosting DoghouseDistrict X
Never Mind The Download Pub QuizDistrict X
NickelbratDistrict X
Liam CormierDistrict X
RumacDistrict X
The Metal Roundup PodcastDistrict X

Fri 12th

44 acts

Limp BizkitApex Stage
Cypress HillApex Stage
Electric CallboyApex Stage
PendulumApex Stage
Hollywood UndeadApex Stage
P.O.D.Apex Stage
Scene QueenApex Stage
HalestormOpus Stage
DaughtryOpus Stage
PeripheryOpus Stage
CreeperOpus Stage
PALEFACE SWISSOpus Stage
Silent PlanetOpus Stage
FeederAvalanche Stage
Story of the YearAvalanche Stage
Sleep TheoryAvalanche Stage
Rain City DriveAvalanche Stage
DrainAvalanche Stage
LakeviewAvalanche Stage
HolywatrAvalanche Stage
Silly GooseAvalanche Stage
Native JamesAvalanche Stage
Cavalera ConspiracyDogtooth Stage
Chaos A.D.Dogtooth Stage
Corrosion Of ConformityDogtooth Stage
BAND-MAIDDogtooth Stage
Stampin' GroundDogtooth Stage
The PrimalsDogtooth Stage
Lake MaliceDogtooth Stage
NastyDogtooth Stage
VianovaDogtooth Stage
James And The Cold GunDogtooth Stage
Slay SquadDogtooth Stage
HerowreckDogtooth Stage
Dick & Dom DJ SetDistrict X
Chop SueyDistrict X
Download Family FeudDistrict X
Face DownDistrict X
Face Down Remix ChallengeDistrict X
FatlipDistrict X
Black ParadeDistrict X
Rock KidsDistrict X
On Company TimeDistrict X
Creeper DJ SetDistrict X

Sat 13th

44 acts

Guns N' RosesApex Stage
TriviumApex Stage
BABYMETALApex Stage
Black Veil BridesApex Stage
LANDMVRKSApex Stage
South ArcadeApex Stage
ThornhillApex Stage
ArchitectsOpus Stage
BehemothOpus Stage
BushOpus Stage
Set It OffOpus Stage
Those Damn CrowsOpus Stage
We Came As RomansOpus Stage
Drowning PoolOpus Stage
SnotOpus Stage
The All-American RejectsAvalanche Stage
hot milkAvalanche Stage
MarmozetsAvalanche Stage
As It IsAvalanche Stage
Melrose avenueAvalanche Stage
Mouth CultureAvalanche Stage
Die SpitzAvalanche Stage
NevertelAvalanche Stage
FrozenmodeAvalanche Stage
Blood IncantationDogtooth Stage
DecapitatedDogtooth Stage
ElderDogtooth Stage
Sweet SavageDogtooth Stage
Self DeceptionDogtooth Stage
As Everything UnfoldsDogtooth Stage
return to dustDogtooth Stage
conjurerDogtooth Stage
LowenDogtooth Stage
TailgunnerDogtooth Stage
Tropic GoldDogtooth Stage
PussyLiquorDogtooth Stage
The All-American RejectsDistrict X
Modestep (DJ Set)District X
AdhdloveDistrict X
FrozemodeDistrict X
Gemma EdwardsDistrict X
Lucas Woodland DJ SetDistrict X
Master Of Pop HitsDistrict X
Next genDistrict X

Sun 14th

42 acts

Linkin ParkApex Stage
Bad OmensApex Stage
Ice Nine KillsApex Stage
The Pretty RecklessApex Stage
Bloody WoodsApex Stage
RoryApex Stage
Kublai Khan TXApex Stage
UnpeopleApex Stage
A Day To RememberOpus Stage
MastodonOpus Stage
Tom MorelloOpus Stage
Social DistortionOpus Stage
The Plot in YouOpus Stage
ThrownOpus Stage
DogstarOpus Stage
MammothOpus Stage
Catch Your BreathOpus Stage
Ego Kill TalentOpus Stage
ScooterAvalanche Stage
LetliveAvalanche Stage
AshAvalanche Stage
Dinosaur Pile-UpAvalanche Stage
Magnolia ParkAvalanche Stage
TX2Avalanche Stage
Sweet PillAvalanche Stage
The Pretty WildAvalanche Stage
ivriAvalanche Stage
Zero 9:36Avalanche Stage
Static-XDogtooth Stage
SpineshankDogtooth Stage
GatekeeperDogtooth Stage
BoundariesDogtooth Stage
AnkorDogtooth Stage
AnnisokayDogtooth Stage
Last TrainDogtooth Stage
DecessusDogtooth Stage
WaysideDogtooth Stage
Private SchoolDogtooth Stage
Spitting GlassDogtooth Stage
Kickstart My HeartDistrict X
Sophie K DJ SetDistrict X
The End of the World PartyDistrict X

Limp Bizkit
Guns N' Roses
Linkin Park
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
Ash / Bloodywood / Bush / Dogstar / Hollywood Undead / Imminence / Kublai Khan TX / letlive. / LANDMVRKS / Mammoth / Paleface Swiss / Periphery / P.O.D / RØRY / Scene Queen / Set It Off / Sleep Theory / Social Distortion / Story Of The Year / South Arcade / The Plot In You / Thornhill / Those Damn Crows / thrown / Tom Morello / We Came As Romans / ANKOR / As Everything Unfolds / AS IT IS / Boundaries / Catch Your Breath / Corrosion of Conformity / Decapitated / Die Spitz / Dinosaur Pile-Up / DRAIN / Drowning Pool / Ego Kill Talent / Elder / Gatecreeper / Headwreck / Holywatr / ivri / James and the Cold Gun / Lake Malice / Lakeview / Last Train / Lowen / Magnolia Park / Melrose Avenue / Mouth Culture / Nasty / Native James / Nevertel / PUSSYLIQUOR / Rain City Drive / Return To Dust / Self Deception / Silent Planet / Slay Squad / Snot / Spineshank / Spitting Glass / Sweet Pill / Sweet Savage / TAILGUNNER / The Pretty Wild / Tropic Gold / TX2 / unpeople / vianova / Wayside / Zero 9:36

More acts to be announced...

Travel

By Car: Donington Park lies just off the M1 (junctions 23A and 24) and M42 (via the A42). Follow clear festival signs to the venue via the A453. Ample parking is available on-site, but during the festival weekend roads get busy, so allow extra travel time and consider car-sharing to reduce congestion.

By Train & Coach: The nearest train station is East Midlands Parkway, about 3 miles away. Regular trains from London, Birmingham and other cities stop here. On festival days, shuttle buses and taxis connect East Midlands Parkway to the festival site. Derby and Nottingham stations are around 10-15 miles from Donington; local bus services and coach lines (including National Express and Megabus) often run special routes to Download Festival from these hubs.

By Air: East Midlands Airport (EMA) is the closest airport, just a few miles from Donington Park. Regular shuttle buses, coaches and taxis run between EMA and the festival grounds. Birmingham Airport is about an hour’s drive (via the M42 and A42) and has frequent trains or coaches north to Derby or East Midlands Parkway. Even London or Manchester airports can work, with onward train travel and a short taxi or bus to complete the journey.

Accommodation: Many attendees camp on-site in tents, campervans or glamping pods (these often sell out early, so book ahead). If you prefer a hotel or B&B, look in nearby towns like Castle Donington, Derby, Nottingham or Loughborough for more options. These larger towns have a variety of lodging and dining choices. If staying off-site, plan your daily travel (bus, coach or taxi) for each return trip after the nightly shows. Check the official Download Festival website for any travel updates or road notices before you go.