Download Festival
June 10–14, 2026 · Castle Donington, Leicestershire, United Kingdom · Donington Park
Download Festival is the United Kingdom's premier rock and metal festival, held annually at the historic Donington Park. Known as the 'spiritual home of rock,' the event features a massive lineup of over 100 bands across multiple stages, spanning genres from heavy metal and punk to alternative rock and nu-metal. The festival is celebrated for its unique community atmosphere, extensive camping options including the family-friendly 'Mini Moshers' area, and 'District X,' a dedicated hub for late-night entertainment, markets, and food vendors.
Lineup
Pendulum
EDM, Drum & Bass
Ice Nine Kills
Metal, Metalcore
We Came As Romans
Metal, Post-Hardcore
Story Of The Year
Pop Punk, Post-Hardcore
The Plot In You
Metalcore, Alternative
Boundaries
Metal, Metalcore
Genres
RockMetalAlternativeMetalcoreHard RockPop
Venue
Donington Park·Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP, United Kingdom, Castle Donington, Leicestershire, United KingdomDirections
From£310
Ages18–45
Family FriendlyYes
The festival operates the 'RIFF-REUSE-RECYCLE' campaign aiming for zero waste to landfill. Key initiatives include using 100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) for power, a strict plastic reduction policy (no virgin single-use plastics), a deposit return scheme for cups and cans, and a partnership with 'Trees for Cities' where a portion of parking fees supports urban tree planting.
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