Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses and Linkin Park to Headline Download 2026
The lineup for next year's Download Festival has been officially revealed, featuring rock icons, nu metal legends, and over ninety confirmed acts. The festival will once again take place at Donington Park and promises one of the most diverse bills in its history.
Main Headliners
- Limp Bizkit – Friday
- Guns N' Roses – Saturday
- Linkin Park – Sunday
These three headliners represent a mix of eras and genres, from nu metal to classic hard rock, each bringing a strong following and history with the festival.
Supporting Acts
- Architects
- Bad Omens
- Electric Callboy
- Ice Nine Kills
- Trivium
- Babymetal
- Mastodon
- The Cavalera Brothers
- Halestorm
- The Pretty Reckless
- Cypress Hill
- Feeder
- The All-American Rejects
Highlights and Milestones
Limp Bizkit’s Friday headlining slot marks a milestone in their career. Originally booked to headline the first-ever Download Festival in 2003, the band withdrew before the show. Though they’ve played Download multiple times since, 2026 will be their first time officially headlining — and their first UK major festival headline appearance overall.
Guns N' Roses are set to return to Download for the first time since 2018, making this only their second appearance at the festival since Slash and Duff McKagan rejoined the band.
Longtime fans will also welcome the return of Feeder and The All-American Rejects, performing at Donington again after 21 and 20 years away respectively. Meanwhile, Cypress Hill will make their Download debut, bringing hip hop energy to a traditionally rock-heavy lineup.
"Download Festival 2026 is shaping up to be a celebration of rock’s past, present, and future, uniting icons and innovators under the Donington sky."
Author Summary
Download 2026 reunites rock and metal legends across generations, with Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park set to lead over 90 acts in a landmark event at Donington Park.