Download Festival 2026: Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses & More
The first wave of performers for Download Festival 2026 has been revealed, featuring headliners Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N' Roses. Each of these major acts will deliver exclusive UK performances at the event.
Headliners and Notable Return
Linkin Park will perform at Download for the first time since co-vocalist Emily Armstrong joined the band in 2024, marking a significant return to the festival’s main stage.
Massive Lineup Announced
Over 90 bands have already been confirmed for next year’s festival. The lineup includes:
- 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
Event Details
The renowned festival will take place at Donington Park from June 10 to 14, 2026. The announcement was made on November 3 during a special event in London accompanied by an impressive short film presentation.
“Download Festival have unveiled the first wave of names on the 2026 lineup including headliners Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Guns N’ Roses.”
Author’s summary: Download Festival 2026 promises an electric lineup led by monumental headliners, a strong UK-exclusive bill, and a renewed Linkin Park spotlight with Emily Armstrong.