Download Festival 2026 Lineup Announced
Download Festival has revealed its 2026 lineup, featuring over 90 bands set to perform at Donington Park next year.
Headline Acts
- Limp Bizkit - headlining Friday
- Guns N' Roses - headlining Saturday
- Linkin Park - headlining Sunday
Notable Performers
Other confirmed artists include metalcore giants Architects, Bad Omens, Electric Callboy, and Ice Nine Kills. Metal legends such as Trivium, Babymetal, Mastodon, and the Cavalera brothers will also be performing. Arena rock acts Halestorm and The Pretty Reckless are part of the lineup as well.
Special Appearances
Hip hop pioneers Cypress Hill will make their Download Festival debut in 2026. Additionally, Feeder and The All-American Rejects will return to Donington after 21 and 20 years, respectively.
Historic Headliner Moments
"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 to Download for the first time since 2018 and the second time since Slash and Duff McKagan returned to the band."
Full List
The full list of confirmed artists includes a wide range of rock, metal, and alternative acts, rounding out a diverse and exciting festival experience.
Author’s summary: Download Festival 2026 unites legendary rock and metal bands, featuring Limp Bizkit's first UK festival headline, Guns N' Roses' return, and a historic debut for Cypress Hill.