Download 2026

[Jos92]

2 hours ago, RandomEnglishPerson said:

Highly doubt it

This is true, although with them being from Oz it might make sense to do a longer European leg

[northernangel]

27 minutes ago, Jos92 said:

This is true, although with them being from Oz it might make sense to do a longer European leg

 

I think they did too many European dates this year for there to be enough to head over for. They only really have RAR/RIP, Nova Rock, Download and Roskilde and Mad Cool that they didn't do last year but you already have a gap of 2 weeks between Download and Roskilde and then another week to Mad Cool which is also a month before Oya. They'll likely do Rock En Seine, Way Out West, Sziget, Puckelpop and the likes. But they are another good 3rd down option for Download gone.

[astrotwatter]

Quick question. Are payment plan tickets usually still available in Nov/Dec after the first lineup announcement?

[Judas Yeast]

1 hour ago, astrotwatter said:

Quick question. Are payment plan tickets usually still available in Nov/Dec after the first lineup announcement?

 

Yes, they should still be available then

[andyrhodes24]

1 hour ago, astrotwatter said:

Quick question. Are payment plan tickets usually still available in Nov/Dec after the first lineup announcement?

From memory they go on until a few months before the festival but obviously the fewer the months before the festival the larger the instalments.

[TWY2911]

[northernangel]

1 hour ago, TWY2911 said:

Nice effort that. Enough in the Saturday and Sunday.

[andyrhodes24]

2 hours ago, TWY2911 said:

I’d take that, ADTR, Architects, Turnstile, Electric Callboy, Volbeat, While She Sleeps, Neck Deep - some good stuff in there.

 

Some wrong uns though in Manson and Lotus Eater who I don’t think have come back.

[Marka23]

2 hours ago, TWY2911 said:

Lotus Eater aren't a band anymore, broke up after the Download Pilot 

[Marka23]

7 minutes ago, andyrhodes24 said:

I’d take that, ADTR, Architects, Turnstile, Electric Callboy, Volbeat, While She Sleeps, Neck Deep - some good stuff in there.

 

Some wrong uns though in Manson and Lotus Eater who I don’t think have come back.

Lotus Eater broke up after their set at Download Festival Pilot 

[TWY2911]

Genuinely didn't know that about Lotus Eater 

 

Should of done my research oops 

[JimMacVeigh]

On 03/10/2025 at 20:09, Andre91 said:

I would implode. They don’t seem to be about though. I’m not sure on the third. I keep hoping Killswitch will be about and play a bunch of the other Euro fests that are yet to announce acts but they don’t seem to be doing anything either atm. 
 

A Perfect Circle would be the dream if AIC aren’t about. 

Killswitch might be..they’re doing their European and UK tour this month, so maybe being held back from announcing?

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

8 hours ago, TWY2911 said:

There’s no way in hell Trent is agreeing to play the same stage as Manson.

[northernangel]

2 hours ago, Frankly Mr Shankly said:

There’s no way in hell Trent is agreeing to play the same stage as Manson.

I bet LP wouldn't object to it, happened before.

[northernangel]

Considering previous years crossover with Resurrection Festival and the likelihood that FIR were also planned for Download before being banned, that's two headliners crossing over each year plus undercard so I think Marilyn Manson should probably be included in the options. Expecting him at Graspop too, Nova don't have room but RAR still could and Hurricane Fest could. RAR could be too early in the year though. I would say it's probably a solid shout that Disturbed aren't doing European shows.

[Audiorocker]

4 weeks out and still no indication - I wonder if the media team will tease something? 

[TWY2911]

I think it's going to be LB, Ghost or GNR, LP 

 

It is weird that we don't have anything concrete other than LP

 

Still holding out for a surprise like Blink, NIN or Foos 

Edited October 5, 2025 by TWY2911

[Marka23]

59 minutes ago, TWY2911 said:

I think it's going to be LB, Ghost or GNR, LP 

 

It is weird that we don't have anything concrete other than LP

 

Still holding out for a surprise like Blink, NIN or Foos 

Ghost and Linkin Park seem a certainty to me with the final headliner being Limp Bizkit or possibly Parkway Drive.

 

Metal Hammer/Louder have been really pushing Parkways tour and did an article recently about Wembley last night saying it should certify them a Download headline slot 

[gabrielomachado]

 

 

 

Boring Sunday. Some of those bands aren't confirmed to be around, but I tried to be the most realistic as I could.

 

EDIT: Just saw the BLS double feature on Saturday. Put another band to be 3rd on 2nd stage instead.

Edited October 5, 2025 by gabrielomachado

[Spiral_Low]

12 minutes ago, gabrielomachado said:

 

 

 

Boring Sunday. Some of those bands aren't confirmed to be around, but I tried to be the most realistic as I could.

 

EDIT: Just saw the BLS double feature on Saturday. Put another band to be 3rd on 2nd stage instead.

Just FYI, Soen doing later fests and Green Lung headlining Desertfest. 

 

 

[OllieJ77]

6 hours ago, Audiorocker said:

4 weeks out and still no indication - I wonder if the media team will tease something? 

So I’ve had it confirmed tonight at the Parkeay gig by my source that it will be Limp Bizkit Guns N Roses and Linkin Park. They are the headliners sadly. On paper it’s strong 3 big bands. However all 3 have issues. Limp Bizkit played uk loads recently, GnR axel can’t sing, linkin park isnt Chester but they’re the ones I’m excited to see. I will enjoy Kimp Bizkit but I have no interest in seeing GnR.

 

Fingers crossed for a good undercard but I’m worried it’ll be poor due to money gone on GnR.

 

Also Parkway were incredible tonight excellent stage show. Arena was pretty packed to be fair just the top back sides of seating not sold standing was pretty full. Would love for them to be given a headliner nod in a few years. I don’t think they play next summer in a sub slot think they wait for the headliner call.

[OllieJ77]

6 hours ago, TWY2911 said:

I think it's going to be LB, Ghost or GNR, LP 

 

It is weird that we don't have anything concrete other than LP

 

Still holding out for a surprise like Blink, NIN or Foos 

As just said in reply to someone else, it’s Limp Bizkit GnR Linkin Park

[alexs7]

See I am just not buying this LB/GnR/LP Rumour at all.

 

I am seeing it everywhere but it's always "my friend works for Live Nation" or "my source who is NEVER wrong says this." Absolutely nothing concrete to back it up rather than "trust me bro"

 

GnR don't seem to be around Europe atm and why would Download book them as an exclusive. 

 

I am not going to rule this rumour out and will eat my words if I am wrong but anyone can say anything on here.

 

I could go around and say "My source tells me Olly Murs will be headlining Download" and if I say it enough times people will believe me.

[alexs7]

Also Hasn't been discussed on here but Twenty One Pilots have been announced for another festival week before Download.

 

I would not rule them out at all, If Download really wants to change and adapt I can definitely see TØP being made as a statement booking.

 

I saw plenty of TØP merch at Download this year and my friends who went to the tour saw plenty of Download merch, there is definitely a crossover in fans and you are delusional to think otherwise.

 

However I know this booking would not go down well with many and after the Sleep Token controversy last year I don't think I can take another year of something that will be arguably worse.

[OllieJ77]

4 hours ago, alexs7 said:

See I am just not buying this LB/GnR/LP Rumour at all.

 

I am seeing it everywhere but it's always "my friend works for Live Nation" or "my source who is NEVER wrong says this." Absolutely nothing concrete to back it up rather than "trust me bro"

 

GnR don't seem to be around Europe atm and why would Download book them as an exclusive. 

 

I am not going to rule this rumour out and will eat my words if I am wrong but anyone can say anything on here.

 

I could go around and say "My source tells me Olly Murs will be headlining Download" and if I say it enough times people will believe me.

My source hasn’t been wrong last 3 years though