The Download 2026 line-up has officially been revealed, with Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses and Linkin Park confirmed to headline.
Returning once again to Donington Park in Leicestershire, the massively popular rock and music festival will take place from Wednesday, June 10, to Sunday, June 14 next year.
More than 90 acts have been confirmed to perform alongside headliners Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses and Linkin Park, with tickets now on sale.
In addition, the 23rd edition of the festival also will see acts including Bad Omens, Electric Callboy and Dogstar - Keanu Reeves’ band - perform across the weekend, with many more sets still to be announced.
So to give you just a taste of what is to come, here are 20 highlights from the full Download 2026 line-up so far.
17. NEW YORK, NY - JULY 27: Adam "Nergal" Darski of Behemoth performs during Slayer With Lamb Of God And Behemoth In Concert at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on July 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)
Polish extreme metal band Behemoth are also among the acts returning to Download next year. | Getty Images
18. Mastodon
American heavy metal Mastodon have previously played Download several times over the years, and are set to return again for the 23rd edition of the festival. | AFP via Getty Images
19. The All-American Rejects
The All-American Rejects will bring their hits to Download's 23rd edition. | Getty Images for TikTok
20. Cavalera Conspiracy
Also among the acts set to entertain crowds at the rock and metal festival next year is Brazilian-American heavy metal supergroup Cavalera Conspiracy. | Getty Images