The 23rd edition of the Download Festival, officially branded DLXXIII, is scheduled to take place from June 10-14, 2026, at its traditional home in Donington Park, Leicestershire, U.K. This highly anticipated event promises to bring together over 90 acts spanning the rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, and classic rock genres, highlighted by three major headliners.

Nu-metal pioneers Limp Bizkit are set to claim their first-ever headlining slot on Friday. The band's return to the Download stage follows a successful and well-received performance at the festival last year, underscoring their continued popularity with the audience.

Guns N’ Roses, seasoned veterans of the hard rock scene, will headline on Saturday. This performance marks their return to Donington Park, having last graced the festival stage in 2018. GNR has previously headlined Download twice, cementing their legacy as a festival staple.

Sunday night will feature a significant performance from Linkin Park, marking their first Download appearance since their reunion with new lead singer Emily Armstrong in 2024. This will be a highly anticipated event, as the group previously headlined the festival twice in 2004 and 2014 with their original lineup.

The extensive roster for the 2026 festival includes a diverse array of talent. Among the numerous announced bands are Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Halestorm, Pendulum, All-American Rejects, Mastodon, Baby Metal, Ice Nine Kills, Tom Morello, Black Vein Brides, Dogstar, Drowning Pool, P.O.D., Bush, Feeder, Ash, The Pretty Reckless, Static-X, and Spineshank. The lineup is further bolstered by additions such as Bloodywood, Hollywood Undead, Kublai Khan TX, letlive., LANDMVRKS, Mammoth, Paleface Swiss, Periphery, RØRY, Set It Off, Sleep Theory, Social Distortion, Story Of The Year, Those Damn Crows, We Came As Romans, Corrosion of Conformity, Decapitated, Dinosaur Pile-Up, DRAIN, and Ego Kill Talent. This comprehensive and varied lineup ensures an unforgettable experience for all attendees.