This huge long awaited announcement for Download Festival 2027 dropped at 9pm on Thursday 12 November 2026, ending months of speculation about who would top the bill at the UK's biggest rock and metal festival.

And it's not just the headliners causing excitement. Faith No More, The Prodigy, Mötley Crüe, Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, Turnstile and Body Count are among the other major names announced.

Who Is Headlining Download Festival 2027?

The three confirmed headliners are:

  • Blink-182
  • Bring Me The Horizon
  • Evanescence

It's a line-up that brings together pop-punk favourites, modern British metal and one of the most recognisable names in alternative rock.

For Blink-182 fans, the announcement means the chance to hear some of the band's biggest anthems at Donington Park.

Bring Me The Horizon return as one of the UK's biggest heavy bands, while Evanescence bring their unmistakable sound to the top of the Download bill.

Download Festival 2027 Line-Up: Who Else Is Playing?

The first wave of artists includes some seriously big names across rock, punk, metal and alternative music.

Also confirmed:

  • Faith No More
  • The Prodigy
  • Mötley Crüe
  • Parkway Drive
  • Pierce The Veil
  • Turnstile
  • Body Count
  • President
  • Murderdolls

With so many major acts already announced, Download 2027 is shaping up to be another huge weekend for rock and metal fans.

Further artists and stage details are expected to follow.

When and Where Is Download Festival 2027?

Download Festival 2027 takes place from Wednesday 9 June to Sunday 13 June 2027 at Donington Park, Leicestershire.

Donington has been the spiritual home of Download since the festival began in 2003, welcoming generations of rock and metal fans.

Download Festival 2027 Tickets: When Do They Go on Sale?

The festival has confirmed the following ticket schedule:

  • PayPal presale: Thursday 12 November, 9pm
  • Download Family presale: Saturday 14 November, 10am
  • General sale: Sunday 15 November, 10am

Payment plans are available, check out our official ticket link.

Is Download Festival 2027 Worth Going To?

With Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence leading the bill, plus major appearances from Faith No More, The Prodigy and Mötley Crüe, the first announcement offers plenty for fans of different generations of rock music.

And with more artists still to be announced, there's plenty more to look forward to.

What do you think of the Download Festival 2027 line-up? Are you happy with the headliners, or is there someone you were hoping to see?

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