DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL 2026 FINALIZES MONUMENTAL LINE-UP WITH DAY SPLITS REVEALED
Download Festival is proud to unveil the full daily schedules for its 2026 edition. Alongside the highly anticipated day splits, the festival has confirmed 14 massive new additions to the bill, including goth-rock visionaries Creeper, sludge-metal powerhouses Conjurer, and the legendary A Day To Remember.
The final wave of artists brings a rich blend of genres to the hallowed turf of Donington. Goth-punk sensations Creeper will bring their signature theatrical flair to the Opus Stage on Friday, while Conjurer is set to deliver an uncompromising masterclass in heavy riffing on the Dogtooth Stage. The second announcement also features melodic rock heavyweights Daughtry, pop-punk favourites Hot Milk, and the returning math-rock chaos of Marmozets.
Global diversity remains a cornerstone of DLXXIII, with the inclusion of Japanese superstars BAND-MAID, Chilean death metal outfit DECESSUS - fronted by Miss World Chile, Ignacia Fernández - and the first-ever performance outside of Asia for THE PRIMALS, the official band of Final Fantasy XIV. Other newly confirmed acts include Annisokay, Stampin’ Ground, Frozemode, Silly Goose, and Private School.
The weekend kicks off with a high-energy explosion on the Apex Stage, headlined by the undisputed kings of the mosh pit, Limp Bizkit. They are joined by a stacked supporting bill featuring Pendulum, Cypress Hill, and the genre-bending Electric Callboy. Over on the Opus Stage, Halestorm takes the headline slot, supported by the newly added Creeper and Daughtry.
Saturday belongs to the icons as Guns N’ Roses return to the Apex Stage for a marathon set of rock anthems. The day also features massive performances from Trivium, BABYMETAL, and Ice Nine Kills. The Opus Stage will be headlined by metalcore giants Architects, while the Avalanche Stage will see a high-octane takeover from the legendary The All-American Rejects.
The festival reaches its emotional climax on Sunday with Linkin Park’s landmark headline set. Building the momentum throughout the day are Bad Omens, The Pretty Reckless, and Tom Morello. The Opus Stage concludes with a headline performance from A Day To Remember, while the Avalanche Stage offers a unique closing set from German happy-hardcore legends Scooter.
While all weekend camping tickets are now sold out, a limited number of day tickets and non-camping weekend tickets are available via the official festival website. Fans are encouraged to act immediately to secure their place at the UK’s biggest rock event of the year.
Download Festival Booker Kamran Haq says: “We’re really proud of our line-up this year, and our second announcement brings further depth and diversity to DLXXIII. We have huge artists like A Day To Remember, Daughtry, Creeper and Hot Milk, as well as bringing Final Fantasy XIV’s official band THE PRIMALS to Download for their very first show outside of Asia. And due to popular demand, Miss World Chile – Ignacia Fernández – will be performing with her band DECESSUS after surprising the world with her incredible death metal vocals a few months ago.
We have even more surprises to come, and tickets are selling out faster than ever this year, so this is your last chance to snap up the final remaining tickets.”
