Music News | Download Festival announces line-up for 2026

It’s finally here. 

After weeks of teasers and feverish speculation, Download Festival has unveiled its first major announcement for the 2026 line-up.

Author | Natalie R

The June 10–14 rock and metal extravaganza will feature UK-exclusive headline sets from Limp Bizkit on Friday, Guns N’ Roses on Saturday and Linkin Park on Sunday. More than 90 other acts have also been confirmed, adding serious weight to the bill.

Among the names joining them are Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Halestorm, Pendulum, Electric Callboy, BABYMETAL, Mastodon, Architects, Feeder, The All-American Rejects, Ice Nine Kills, Tom Morello, Black Veil Brides, Bush, letlive., The Pretty Reckless, Sleep Theory, Mammoth and Dogstar – meaning Keanu Reeves will be at Donington Park next summer.

We're all excited for this... 🎸

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Fans in London got the news first at a special launch event at the Barbican, where the festival also partnered with The Great Frog to reveal The Apex Rings, custom pieces created for this year’s headliners. The event offered a glimpse of what to expect from next year’s expanded District X area, featuring a string quartet, fortune tellers and more.

Further announcements are expected in the coming months, but for now, Download’s opening line-up poster sets the tone for another huge summer. Tickets are already on sale.

What do you think?

Emily Smith told us: “This all looks amazing. My favourite place, and I can’t wait to go back.”

Hayley Louise also gave her thoughts: “So excited. Another amazing looking line-up.”

Will Swain posted on Twitter/X: “Fair play to Download, this line-up is absolutely STACKED. Top tier headliners and huge undercard.”

Adrian added on the same platform: “A download festival lineup I am so behind with! Amazing.”