Download Festival 2026 Lineup Announced
Download Festival revealed its first wave of performers for 2026, headlined by Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N' Roses. These three acts are exclusive to the UK for the event.
Headliners and Highlights
Linkin Park will make their Download Festival debut since welcoming co-vocalist Emily Armstrong in 2024. The festival promises a strong lineup across multiple days from June 10-14 at Donington Park.
Other Announced Acts
- Bad Omens
- Cypress Hill
- Trivium
- Architects
- Electric Callboy
- Halestorm
- Ice Nine Kills
- BABYMETAL
- Pendulum
- The Pretty Reckless
- Black Veil Brides
- Behemoth
- Mastodon
- The All-American Rejects
- Feeder
- letlive.
- Sleep Theory
- Scene Queen
- Set It Off
- As It Is
- The Plot In You
Download Festival announced the news at a special event in London on November 3, accompanied by an epic film.
The festival continues to build excitement with over 90 bands confirmed so far, making the 2026 edition one of the most anticipated.
Author’s summary: Download Festival 2026 features exclusive UK performances by Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N' Roses, alongside a diverse lineup of over 90 bands, promising a standout event in June.