Download 2026

[foolee]

Just now, andyrhodes24 said:

First mention of LB looked to be on 12th Sept, early call that one.

 

The fact that came with GnR can’t just be luck/a guess. It’s too random. GnR to be announced for Nova tomorrow?

[OllieJ77]

12 minutes ago, foolee said:

I think for who is about BMTH and TOP are the most solid rumours we have but at this point NIN can be put in as a rumour as they could be about as they’ve got a new album. 

Been told categorically it is not Twenty One Pilots.

[Marka23]

So Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit are pretty much nailed on with the 3rd headliner being either Ghost, NIN, GnR and BMTH 

[OllieJ77]

1 minute ago, Marka23 said:

So Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit are pretty much nailed on with the 3rd headliner being either Ghost, NIN, GnR and BMTH 

Given the information I had and with the Limp Bizkit announcement today I strongly believe it’s GnR. 

[kitatus]

1 minute ago, OllieJ77 said:

Given the information I had and with the Limp Bizkit announcement today I strongly believe it’s GnR. 

GnR doesn't make sense to me considering the line-ups we've gotten since the "refresh". Old Download sure, it makes sense but I don't see it fitting the "style" we've had over the past couple years.

[northernangel]

3 hours ago, OllieJ77 said:

It’s going to be Limp Bizkit GnR Linkin Park for Download. 

 

If that's true, what a dull set of headliners and likely means whoever said about Ghost doing the Gunnersbury run was right. if that had been even 7 years ago it wouldn't be so bad.

[Marka23]

6 minutes ago, OllieJ77 said:

Given the information I had and with the Limp Bizkit announcement today I strongly believe it’s GnR. 

Linkin Park and Bizkit make sense but I can't see any reason why they'd go for GnR. No new album coming any time soon and no full reunion for the Appetite line up. 

 

Would be best getting them in '27 and have them play AFD in full for the 40th anniversary 

[northernangel]

13 minutes ago, Marka23 said:

Linkin Park and Bizkit make sense but I can't see any reason why they'd go for GnR. No new album coming any time soon and no full reunion for the Appetite line up. 

 

Would be best getting them in '27 and have them play AFD in full for the 40th anniversary 

Why do LB make sense?, their last album was 4 years ago and they've payed the UK 3 years continously. They are getting them purely because of what GNR and LP cost. Weak a piss option.

[OllieJ77]

14 minutes ago, Marka23 said:

Linkin Park and Bizkit make sense but I can't see any reason why they'd go for GnR. No new album coming any time soon and no full reunion for the Appetite line up. 

 

Would be best getting them in '27 and have them play AFD in full for the 40th anniversary 

Because in the bookers head it ticks off the option to appease the older generation of download goers who don’t camp anymore but will buy day tickets. Not saying that’s right but they probably wanted Iron Maiden and didn’t get them so GnR are the next available old band.

[OllieJ77]

2 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Why do LB make sense?, their last album was 4 years ago and they've payed the UK 3 years continously. They are getting them purely because of what GNR and LP cost. Weak a piss option.

Agreed!

[OllieJ77]

22 minutes ago, kitatus said:

GnR doesn't make sense to me considering the line-ups we've gotten since the "refresh". Old Download sure, it makes sense but I don't see it fitting the "style" we've had over the past couple years.

Have one headliner that appeases the old crowd for day tickets though.

[OllieJ77]

Have also been told Slam Dunk approached Fall Out Boy but as it stands unless it’s smoke and mirrors FOB didn’t agree to it. No clues as to who it will be but will find out this week. Source said it could be smoke and mirrors but doesn’t think it is sadly.

[northernangel]

8 minutes ago, OllieJ77 said:

Agreed!

 

Booking Yungblud to headlined would have made more sense currently right now with his rise. Yungblud, GNR, LP and I'd have made an effort to see what's about in the lineup. Currently it would really need to be good to not just be Sunday and then RIP might stop it needing to be.

4 minutes ago, OllieJ77 said:

Have also been told Slam Dunk approached Fall Out Boy but as it stands unless it’s smoke and mirrors FOB didn’t agree to it. No clues as to who it will be but will find out this week. Source said it could be smoke and mirrors but doesn’t think it is sadly.

Way too big to get now really.

[Andre91]

If we can’t have TOOL, at least we might get A Perfect Circle. 

[SweetJesus]

8 minutes ago, Andre91 said:

If we can’t have TOOL, at least we might get A Perfect Circle. 

And that's even better. I watched Puscifer, Tool 4 times and now it's time to see the last band from Maynard's holy trinity

[Andre91]

[Frankly Mr Shankly]

I know it’s looking pretty much locked in now, but I’m holding on to the fact that Slipknot were around and played Resurrection Fest last year and Download avoided booking them again. 
 

I don’t have any real objections to Bizkit headlining, but having them back so soon is a bit of a let down. 

[Marka23]

59 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Why do LB make sense?, their last album was 4 years ago and they've payed the UK 3 years continously. They are getting them purely because of what GNR and LP cost. Weak a piss option.

Nu-Metal revival and they definitely should've headlined in '24 from the set they did. Also likely they'll be a cheaper option and a festival favourite to compliment seemingly getting two stadium headliners 

[craigcharles420]

If the lineup is LB/LP/GNR, it isn't bad imo honestly. It is just not enough to make me feel like I really must go.

[TWY2911]

[Gejonimo]

I think LB, GnR and LP is very strong, something for nearly everyone there. 

 

It's rare a festival is sold to me on the headliners. I'm looking for the Bloodhound Gangs, the AFIs, the A Perfect Circle's, the Alice In Chains. Get me something interesting below the heavy hitters so I can make a day of it.

[northernangel]

28 minutes ago, Marka23 said:

Nu-Metal revival and they definitely should've headlined in '24 from the set they did. Also likely they'll be a cheaper option and a festival favourite to compliment seemingly getting two stadium headliners 

Yes so they should have just headlined in 24 instead of doing another years continous touring in 25 on the dame album and subbing R&L.

 

If they are doing it then from now on every headliner that can play just those few dates with Wembley Arena can headline and that'll be the benchmark for a smaller headliner. 

[craigcharles420]

Surely Limp Bizkit are a bigger name than Biffy Clyro and QOTSA

[Gejonimo]

17 minutes ago, northernangel said:

Yes so they should have just headlined in 24 instead of doing another years continous touring in 25 on the dame album and subbing R&L.

 

If they are doing it then from now on every headliner that can play just those few dates with Wembley Arena can headline and that'll be the benchmark for a smaller headliner. 

All I'm reading into this is that Kneecap should definitely headline next year and I will be front and centre. 

 

But seriously we need to calm the f**k down. We don't book the festival, we're not required to go, the festival isn't there for our sole enjoyment, we don't get to decide who is and isn't big enough. You can disagree or agree, but ultimately, it is the festival bookers themselves who get to decide, and then it is your decision on whether to go or not. 

[northernangel]

18 minutes ago, Gejonimo said:

All I'm reading into this is that Kneecap should definitely headline next year and I will be front and centre. 

 

But seriously we need to calm the f**k down. We don't book the festival, we're not required to go, the festival isn't there for our sole enjoyment, we don't get to decide who is and isn't big enough. You can disagree or agree, but ultimately, it is the festival bookers themselves who get to decide, and then it is your decision on whether to go or not. 

That's true, it is a widely shared view though that LB would be massive overkill.

 

If you want to depart with £125 a day for Kneecap with a couple of bands that's up to you naturally.