Download Festival 2026 Heads by Guns N' Roses Limp Bizkit Linkin Park at Donington Park

Download Festival announced its 23rd edition, DLXXIII, scheduled for June 10–14, 2026, at Donington Park, Leicestershire, featuring a monumental lineup of over 90 artists across rock, metal, punk, emo, and alternative genres. The headline acts include nu-metal icons Limp Bizkit, performing at Download for the first time as a headliner, hard rock legends Guns N’ Roses, returning for their only UK show in 2026, and Linkin Park, marking their first Download appearance since reforming in 2024 with new lead singer Emily Armstrong. The festival embraces its early-2000s roots with a strong nu-metal presence, also featuring acts like Cypress Hill, Electric Callboy, BABYMETAL, Static X, Hollywood Undead, and many others, appealing to both longstanding fans and new festival-goers. Additional notable performers span a wide spectrum of rock and metal, including Bad Omens, Trivium, Halestorm, Mastodon, Architects, and Tom Morello, ensuring a diverse and dynamic lineup. Tickets are on sale now, with all purchases accessible digitally via the official Download Festival app or Ticketmaster app. The event promises a blend of nostalgia and fresh energy, keeping Download Festival at the forefront of the global rock and metal scene.