Download Festival has dropped its next wave of artists for 2026, and the lineup just got even more exciting!
The festival, returning to Donington Park from June 10 to 14, has added 14 fresh names to the bill, and there’s something here for pretty much every corner of the heavy music world.
Leading the charge are A Day To Remember, who’ll be bringing their anthemic brand of post-hardcore to the Donington faithful. Creeper continue their upward trajectory with what promises to be another theatrical, heart-on-sleeve performance, while Marmozets making the lineup feels like a genuinely brilliant addition for anyone who’s been following their explosive live reputation.
For those with heavier tastes, Conjurer are going to absolutely level whatever stage they land on, and Stampin’ Ground returning is a proper nod to the UK hardcore scene. DECESSUS should bring some serious intensity too.
One of the most intriguing additions has to be BAND-MAID. The Japanese rock outfit have been building a devoted following worldwide, and seeing them on a Download bill feels overdue. THE PRIMALS, the Final Fantasy XIV house band, are another wildcard pick that shows Download isn’t afraid to think outside the box.
Elsewhere, Hot Milk bring their infectious alt-rock energy, Annisokay add some German metalcore punch, and Daughtry offer a dose of mainstream rock appeal. Frozemode, Private School, and Silly Goose round out the wave with some fresh blood for the undercard.
With headliners Limp Bizkit, Korn, and Bring Me The Horizon already confirmed alongside this growing undercard, Download 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest bills in recent memory. Tickets are on sale now.
