Download Festival 2026 Lineup Announced
The lineup for Download Festival 2026 at Donington Park has been revealed, featuring over 90 confirmed bands spanning rock and metal genres.
Headline Acts
- Limp Bizkit (Friday) – Nu metal legends headlining Download for the first time.
- Guns N' Roses (Saturday) – Returning to Download after their 2018 performance.
- Linkin Park (Sunday) – Closing the festival as Sunday headliners.
Notable Bands and Highlights
- Metalcore giants: Architects, Bad Omens, Electric Callboy, Ice Nine Kills
- Metal heavyweights: Trivium, Babymetal, Mastodon, Cavalera brothers
- Arena rock acts: Halestorm, The Pretty Reckless
Special Appearances
- Hip hop pioneers Cypress Hill will make their Download debut.
- Feeder and The All-American Rejects return to Donington after 21 and 20 years, respectively.
Limp Bizkit's Historic Headline Role
Limp Bizkit’s role as Friday headliners marks the first time they lead a major UK festival, despite multiple Download appearances before.
"Limp Bizkit's confirmation as Friday night headliners marks a historic moment for the nu metal legends: having been booked to headline the first ever Download in 2003, the band pulled out, and while they've appeared at the festival multiple times since, 2026 will be their first time ever headlining Download, and indeed headlining a major festival in the UK."
Guns N' Roses Return
The band comes back to Download for the first time since 2018, marking the second appearance since Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined.
"Guns N' Roses, meanwhile, return to Download for the first time since 2018 and the second time since Slash and Duff McKagan returned to the band."
Full lineup details and schedule will be announced closer to the event.
Summary: Download 2026 promises an electrifying mix of rock and metal icons, highlighted by Limp Bizkit’s historic headline, Guns N' Roses’ return, and unique first-time performances.
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