The Download Festival has revealed the first wave of artists for its 2026 lineup, featuring the headline acts Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N' Roses.
Each of these headliners will perform exclusive shows in the UK. Linkin Park’s appearance marks their first at Download since singer Emily Armstrong joined the band in 2024, adding a new dynamic to their performance.
Over 90 additional artists have already been confirmed for the June 10–14 event at Donington Park, including:
The lineup was revealed during a special event in London on November 3, accompanied by the premiere of a short film dedicated to the announcement.
“Download Festival have unveiled the first wave of names on the 2026 lineup including headliners Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Guns N' Roses.”
Download Festival 2026 will feature Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N' Roses as exclusive UK headliners, alongside over 90 other acts at Donington Park in June.