Download 2026

[Tbrady94]

11 hours ago, Andre91 said:

I don’t think it’s bizarre. It’s a strong lineup. 

Completely agree, and it's a fun festival with a culture that people enjoy.

 

Seems like some are completely convinced that the line up is bad but the headliners are all very popular in one way or another, and Linkin Park in particular sold out 90,000 alone at Wembley.

 

That's before you even get into what is a pretty strong undercard.

[northernangel]

On 19/03/2026 at 13:16, robotattack said:

Bizzarely, all camping tickets have now sold out. 

 

I think it is a bit too but you can't really argue with sales. I'm surprised its sold out on this though.

 

9 hours ago, Tbrady94 said:

Completely agree, and it's a fun festival with a culture that people enjoy.

 

Seems like some are completely convinced that the line up is bad but the headliners are all very popular in one way or another, and Linkin Park in particular sold out 90,000 alone at Wembley.

 

That's before you even get into what is a pretty strong undercard.

 

Aside from Sunday I wouldn't say the undercards are that strong really but again people have bought tickets.

[Gingerfish79]

On 20/03/2026 at 09:28, Tbrady94 said:

Completely agree, and it's a fun festival with a culture that people enjoy.

 

Seems like some are completely convinced that the line up is bad but the headliners are all very popular in one way or another, and Linkin Park in particular sold out 90,000 alone at Wembley.

 

That's before you even get into what is a pretty strong undercard.

I completely agree, I would have liked a couple of different headliners alongside LP, but I'll still enjoy both. The undercard is very strong. Apex on Friday is going to be so much fun, Avalanche on Saturday looks mental and Sunday is just rammed with great bands all day. I think they've done a great job across the board which is reflected in the ticket sales.

[theoldboy]

Here's a question no one wants to think about.

 

With the war in Iran, and fuel costs rising. At which point do we see bands and the companies that put the fest together say "it can't be afforded"

 

I imagine if this goes on through April as it appears to be. We will see a wipe out of most of the overseas bands by beginning of May

 

Maybe we get a COVID esque downsized pilot edition but I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

 

 

[Andre91]

24 minutes ago, theoldboy said:

Here's a question no one wants to think about.

 

With the war in Iran, and fuel costs rising. At which point do we see bands and the companies that put the fest together say "it can't be afforded"

 

I imagine if this goes on through April as it appears to be. We will see a wipe out of most of the overseas bands by beginning of May

 

Maybe we get a COVID esque downsized pilot edition but I wouldn't hold my breath.

 

 

 

Not happening. 

[TWY2911]

[astrotwatter]

On 31/10/2025 at 19:05, astrotwatter said:

Dogtooth headliner 🤞🤞 the most nu-metal boyband there ever was

Called it 🔥

[TWY2911]

Wonder how long they can keep this trend of non-rock/metal acts in the village and main arena up? I personally love it but they are going to start running out of options 

 

The next step up from Scooter has to be The Chemical Brothers in my opinion 

[Andre91]

Very happy with Bat Sabbath and Electric Six. 

[moams]

[JimMacVeigh]

51 minutes ago, TWY2911 said:

Wonder how long they can keep this trend of non-rock/metal acts in the village and main arena up? I personally love it but they are going to start running out of options 

 

The next step up from Scooter has to be The Chemical Brothers in my opinion 

Id be fully up for that. 

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, TWY2911 said:

Genuinely shocked they booked Five for Download 

[Andre91]

Silent discos are sh*t. 

[foolee]

1 hour ago, Andre91 said:

Silent discos are sh*t. 

Have you not done trees? That one is outstanding. 

[TWY2911]

I really don't understand the appeal of silent disco's to be honest 

 

Each to their own though

[moams]

1 hour ago, Andre91 said:

Silent discos are sh*t. 

I used to think that till I gave it ago last year! I was very drunk though so that might’ve helped 😂

[northernangel]

14 hours ago, Andre91 said:

Silent discos are sh*t. 

 

13 hours ago, TWY2911 said:

I really don't understand the appeal of silent disco's to be honest 

 

Each to their own though

Think you guys need to stop being old lol, they are just a bit of fun for a while.

[TWY2911]

3 hours ago, northernangel said:

 

Think you guys need to stop being old lol, they are just a bit of fun for a while.

 

I'm in my early twenties but I definitely feel old lol

[northernangel]

52 minutes ago, TWY2911 said:

 

I'm in my early twenties but I definitely feel old lol

Ah you definitely have no excuse then haha.

 

I'll take a bit of silent disco with a can in hand if nothing else is doing no worries.

[Siddey1994]

I love a silent disco - but liquid courage definitely fuels the fun more than a bit.

 

Otherwise it’s fun to watch from the outside, without the music to add context it just looks like a crowd of people going insane.

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

On 23/03/2026 at 19:05, TWY2911 said:

I really don't understand the appeal of silent disco's to be honest 

 

Each to their own though

The headphones can be a faff, but the appeal to me is that they usually have more than 1 channel playing, so you can flick between if you don’t want to listen to chop suey for the millionth time. 
 

only ever been sh*t faced though, can’t imagine it being fun sober. 

Edited March 25 by Frankly Mr Shankly

[Andre91]

I would old rather sit at camp without any music that go to a silent disco. 

[Jrose]

GnR day tix nearly sold out, weekend camping sold out. thank you axl and slash for saving this festival. is what some very strange youngsters should be saying right now. GnR are by far the biggest band download can attract, no matter the quality of performance (with acdc and metallica) 

[benjicwood]

51 minutes ago, Jrose said:

GnR day tix nearly sold out, weekend camping sold out. thank you axl and slash for saving this festival. is what some very strange youngsters should be saying right now. GnR are by far the biggest band download can attract, no matter the quality of performance (with acdc and metallica) 

camping chair sales will be high as well then

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, Jrose said:

GnR day tix nearly sold out, weekend camping sold out. thank you axl and slash for saving this festival. is what some very strange youngsters should be saying right now. GnR are by far the biggest band download can attract, no matter the quality of performance (with acdc and metallica) 

I mean in that case you can't really debate it, all tastes etc and different perspectives aside it's a weak days lineup and most likely because they know Guns will do the pulling. I'd say Friday is only a little better mind. The main stage in general is dross compared to 2025, but again while I think that's subjective taste, I also think many on here preferred it too.

Edited March 30 by northernangel