The biggest rock festival in the world returns with its best lineup in years for its 24th edition with 100 further acts including Turnstile, the Prodigy and The Hives
The truth is finally out there as Download Festival returns for its 24th edition on 9-13 June 2027 in Donington Park, the spiritual home of rock. Bigger, better and bolder than ever it has unmissable sets from headliner Blink 182, the kings of pop-punk, making their long-awaited Download debut, the mighty Bring me the Horizon returning from their headline set in 2023, and Evanescence, fronted by the goddess of goth-rock Amy Lee; which marks the festival’s second female-led headliner - showing Download is finally catching up with the times following Linkin Park’s Emily Armstrong-fronted memorable 2025 show.
The eclectic festival lineup represents the best of rock and metal; with over 1000 bands including international heavyweights like Turnstile, The Prodigy, Faith No More, I Prevail, Pierce the Veil, explosive new band PRESIDENT, post-punk giants Soft Play, rock icons The Hives, Dayseeker, Bilmuri, Holding Abscence, PVRIS, Hawthorne Heights and Carcass - who recently tore up Damnation festival, opposite Napalm Death, whose explosive sound makes them a unique presence on the scene.
It is the strongest wave of hardcore the festival has had in years with bands like SPEED leading the charge; in what sure is to bring utter carnage to Donington Park. Converge - having debuted two of the best albums of 2026, ‘Hum of Heart’ and ‘Love is Not Enough’ earn their slot, with bands like Nails and Terror appearing further down the lineup. Karen Dio’s screaming vocals also feature, as do the pop-punk icons Waterparks. Politically charged act Grandson features, as does cinematic heavyweights Health and metalcore icons Fit for a King and Currents. Showing Teeth is the latest new name on the scene and their show is surely due to be packed following an induction at Camden’s Barfly.
No matter your genre there is something for you at Download - Cage Fight’s explosiveness acts as a deliberate contrast to rock veterans Clutch, who recently headlined Desertfest 2026 with a memorable show that proved why they’re one of the greats of the genre, whilst Carpenter Brut fit right in with their cinematic narrative storyline of ‘Leather Temple’ coming to a close. Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer are the wildcard - determined to capture the nostalgic vibes of the early 2010s in style.
This is a stacked lineup that everywhere you look more names keep appearing; and it’s just the first wave - more are surely to come. mammoth Parkaway Drive lead the charge, and Primus make the journey to Donington having delivered a memorable headline slot at ArcTanGent’s final year at Fernhill Farm.
This is only the beginning for DLXXIV, with many acts and surprises still to come. Early Bird tickets sold out within two weeks and this is officially the fastest selling Download ever, with tickets on course to sell out for the fifth year in a row. Book tickets now to avoid disappointment at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
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