What Happened
The Download Festival has made a significant download festival announcement, revealing a new wave of 14 artists for its 2026 lineup. The festival will take place at Donington Park from June 10th to 14th, 2026. Notable additions include A DAY TO REMEMBER, THE PRIMALS, DAUGHTRY, CREEPER, and HOT MILK, among others.
Why It Matters
This announcement enhances the festival’s already impressive lineup, which features headliners such as LIMP BIZKIT, GUNS N’ ROSES, and LINKIN PARK. Download Festival’s Kamran Haq expressed pride in the diversity and depth of this year’s lineup, highlighting the inclusion of THE PRIMALS, who will perform outside of Asia for the first time. Additionally, DECESSUS, led by Miss World Chile Ignacia Fernández, is set to make waves with their unique death metal sound.
What’s Next
With the new artist confirmations, day tickets have been made available for purchase. A 48-hour exclusive presale for PayPal users began today, followed by a general sale starting on Wednesday, February 25. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets quickly, as demand is high and sales are expected to accelerate.