Download 2026

[partypirate]

AC/DC / Ghost / LP

 

I’d be super happy with that

[Gejonimo]

Arcane Roots posted another cryptic thing this morning. They weren't on Slam Dunk, and while they're definitely friends of Trees, the timing is a bit suspicious.

[SweetJesus]

1 hour ago, rock_on said:

9.15pm is 4.15pm in America and 08.15am in Australia. With AC/DCs post this makes me think it could be them announcing worldwide festival dates. 

Indeed, they are headlining Download, Hellfest, Werchter, Mad Cool and few more…

Edited November 3, 2025 by SweetJesus

[alexs7]

1 hour ago, rock_on said:

9.15pm is 4.15pm in America and 08.15am in Australia. With AC/DCs post this makes me think it could be them announcing worldwide festival dates. 

Download have announced at 9pm for the past 2/3 years now.

 

While the extra 15 minutes is random it being at 9.15 doesn't change anything and can't be used to rule any bands in/out

[Sparticus]

3 minutes ago, SweetJesus said:

Indeed, they are headlining Download, Hellfest, Werchter, Mad Cool and few more…

I love how non chalent your post is 😂

[Marka23]

1 hour ago, BingusBongus said:

At this point I'm more interested in the undercard. Headliner pool seems to be set, but from doing the math there's plenty of logo sized acts in Europe next summer that simply won't be available.

 

Thinking we might end up with a few complete wildcards who aren't about anywhere else. Maybe someone like Primus, or the return of Andrew WK?

Think Slayer could be possible 

Edited November 3, 2025 by Marka23

[The All Round Ball :|]

9 minutes ago, SweetJesus said:

Indeed, they are headlining Download, Hellfest, Werchter, Mad Cool and few more…

Hard to tell if youre serious and have a source or youre just chatting absolute ball bag... wouldn't mind acdc, ghost and lp. That would be a class lineup for me

[Gejonimo]

AC/DC - Limp Bizkit - Linkin Park

 

Objectively, that is unreal.

[r55N]

I'm also waiting the line up, but don't expect any surprises...

Bad omens, Bizkit, Maiden, Volbeat... and everything already announced at the other festivals. The Offspring with very high slot (what's up with that?. and how Limp Bizkit became to headline festivals now?! heheh).
Might get really interesting at the very bottom of the bill though, with bands like Ecca Vandal, High Vis, Thornhill, President (again), Scowl, etc. Would love to see Bush in the line up... RaR announced them last week

If there's anything exclusive, it'll be at Hellfest I recon.

[BrutalLegend]

The red and orange colour scheme on AC/DC font matches the Download colour scheme 👀

[Larosterna]

No way is AC/DC going to be there lol. At this point just fully accepting the GNR/LB/LP rumour is true simply because its been passed around so much, and honestly I don't mind that trio... Even if GNR are rubbish now I'm sure I can enjoy it after a few drinks.

 

Mostly interested in the undercard, lots of bands around that I want to see but I think a good chunk of them won't make it but hopefully I'm surprised.

[Gejonimo]

2 minutes ago, Larosterna said:

No way is AC/DC going to be there lol. At this point just fully accepting the GNR/LB/LP rumour is true simply because its been passed around so much, and honestly I don't mind that trio... Even if GNR are rubbish now I'm sure I can enjoy it after a few drinks.

 

Mostly interested in the undercard, lots of bands around that I want to see but I think a good chunk of them won't make it but hopefully I'm surprised.

As much as it is unlikely, it's not a "no way" situation. You can't say they've no chance and then say you've accepted that trio simply because people have said it and you like it. Open your mind, let it be free, dream a little.

[xbrownstonex]

1 hour ago, The All Round Ball :| said:

I think its crazy we are at announcement day without any leaks. Usually someone throws the poster around by now 😅 i dont wanna wait till 9pm. Its driving me crazy 

There was an apparent leak in a FB forum which included GNR. 

[The All Round Ball :|]

Personally I'd like ghost and Lp to be headliners. Not too fussed on whoever else. I guess acdc would be a good pick. I think Limp isn't great. They were there in 2024 as a sub so I dont get why they would be back after 1 year out to then headline. I just dont get it. Why would they book them so soon and bump them up? I know they are at near enough every other festival in 2026 but why follow suit. Be different right? Ill be dissapointed with Limp cant lie.

Edited November 3, 2025 by The All Round Ball :|

[Pookemon24]

3 hours ago, MK1 said:

Why weak headliners?

Because for me, if it is Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit and Ghost that’s weak. I like LB but recently saw them at Reading, and I’m not fussed about LP without Chester. It doesn’t matter though, if the undercard is strong i’d still go. 

[DomDom1984]

Laughing at the ACDC nonsense here.

[OllieJ77]

1 hour ago, r55N said:

I'm also waiting the line up, but don't expect any surprises...

Bad omens, Bizkit, Maiden, Volbeat... and everything already announced at the other festivals. The Offspring with very high slot (what's up with that?. and how Limp Bizkit became to headline festivals now?! heheh).
Might get really interesting at the very bottom of the bill though, with bands like Ecca Vandal, High Vis, Thornhill, President (again), Scowl, etc. Would love to see Bush in the line up... RaR announced them last week

If there's anything exclusive, it'll be at Hellfest I recon.

Not gonna be Maiden or Offspring due to own uk shows! President at slam dunk do forget them.

[OllieJ77]

Give me Creed and i don’t care who else is playing 

[craigcharles420]

Why is AC/DC so unbelievable? They have done DL a few times, no?

[MasterHand]

7 minutes ago, OllieJ77 said:

Give me Creed and i don’t care who else is playing 

Can you take me higher!!! 😁

[xydroh]

5 minutes ago, craigcharles420 said:

Why is AC/DC so unbelievable? They have done DL a few times, no?

once in 2010, and they had to built an entire new stage next to the mainstage for just 1 band, this has massive logistical implications not to mention the financial implications.

You just can't do that in 2026 and even break even.

[alexs7]

4 minutes ago, craigcharles420 said:

Why is AC/DC so unbelievable? They have done DL a few times, no?

They have played once (not counting MOR)

They demanded to bring their own stage, they refused to appear on the merch and had nobody clash with them.

 

 

[Galactus]

It’s who has been predicted all along. Bad Omens and Baby Metal as I said the other day too. 

[astrotwatter]

5 minutes ago, xydroh said:

once in 2010, and they had to built an entire new stage next to the mainstage for just 1 band, this has massive logistical implications not to mention the financial implications.

You just can't do that in 2026 and even break even.

Was that stage actually just for their set? I knew about it but didn't realise it just stayed empty for 3 days 

[craigcharles420]

5 minutes ago, xydroh said:

once in 2010, and they had to built an entire new stage next to the mainstage for just 1 band, this has massive logistical implications not to mention the financial implications.

You just can't do that in 2026 and even break even.

 

4 minutes ago, alexs7 said:

They have played once (not counting MOR)

They demanded to bring their own stage, they refused to appear on the merch and had nobody clash with them.

 

 

Ah, yeah that makes sense as to why they would be a no go then