Download Festival is the home of rock and metal in the UK, taking over Donington Park every June. This is our guide to Download Festival 2027: the dates, the line-up as it is announced, and every Download story, review and gallery we have published.
Download Festival 2027 at a glance
- DatesWednesday 9th to Sunday 13th June 2027
- VenueDonington Park, Leicestershire
- Line-upthe first announcement is due on Thursday 12th November at 9pm
- Ticketslimited early bird tickets are on sale from the official Download Festival website
Download Festival 2027 line-up
No bands have been confirmed for Download 2027 yet. The first line-up announcement is due on Thursday 12th November at 9pm, and we will add every name here as soon as it lands.
Download Festival FAQ
When is Download Festival 2027?
Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th June 2027.
Where is Download Festival held?
At Donington Park in Leicestershire.
When is the Download 2027 line-up announced?
The first line-up announcement is due on Thursday 12th November at 9pm.
Where can I see our past Download Festival coverage?
Every Punkinfocus review, photo gallery and news story about Download Festival is listed below.
Latest Download Festival news
- Download Festival 2026 closes its sold-out 23rd edition Jun 2026
- South Arcade drop DEADMEAT before Download Festival main stage set Jun 2026
- Download and Kerrang! Bring Heavy Sounds to The Great Escape 2026 Apr 2026
- Download Festival expands District X with chaotic and star-studded 2026 line-up Mar 2026
- Download 2026 Unleashes Second Wave As Day Tickets Go Live Feb 2026
- Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park to Headline Download 2026 Nov 2025
- Download Stage Set to Shake The Volks at The Great Escape This May Apr 2025
- Raven Records Joins Download Festival with Wellness-Driven Pop-Up Apr 2025
