Download Festival 2025 Unveils 22 More Acts for Its Colossal Lineup
Rise Against, Opeth, Palaye Royale, and More Join the Party
The mighty Download Festival 2025 just cranked things up another notch with a fresh wave of 22 new artists added to the already stacked lineup. Set to take place 13-15 June 2025 at Donington Park, this year’s festival is shaping up to be one for the history books.
Newly announced names include Rise Against, Opeth, Myles Kennedy, Shinedown, AWOLNATION, Power Trip, Hatebreed, Palaye Royale, and Municipal Waste—a mix of heavy hitters and rising stars across the rock and metal spectrum.
They join an already explosive bill topped by Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn, with support from the likes of Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, Sex Pistols feat. Frank Carter, Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Darkness, and many more.
A Roster That Has It All
In addition to the big-name additions, Download is keeping things diverse with a host of exciting acts across different subgenres, including Crossfaith, Dirty Honey, unpeople, Smash Into Pieces, MOTHICA, Zetra, Bastardane, Kids In Glass Houses, Elliot Minor, Twin Atlantic, Cattle Decapitation, PRESIDENT, and NECKBREAKKER.
Senior Download booker Kamran Haq shared his excitement about the latest additions:
“We’re really proud of the variety in our lineup this year. In this second announcement, we have huge artists like Rise Against, Shinedown, and Palaye Royale, plus bands from across the whole rock spectrum. We truly think there’s something to suit everyone’s tastes—and of course, there are still more surprises to come. We can’t wait for June!”
Shinedown’s Big Return
Among the latest additions, Shinedown are particularly pumped to return to Donington Park:
“Playing Download is an unforgettable experience. The UK crowd is always electric, and there’s nothing like the feeling of thousands of voices singing with us. Get ready, because we’re bringing everything we’ve got!”
Stay Connected with Download Updates
Beyond the music, Download Festival has also introduced a new WhatsApp channel, keeping fans in the loop with announcements, merch drops, and essential updates leading up to and during the festival. Plus, the Download Family initiative—launched earlier this year—offers members exclusive perks, including merch discounts and presales.
With even more surprises still to come, this is set to be a Download to remember. Tickets are on sale now—grab yours at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
Full List of 22 Newly Announced Bands:
- AWOLNATION
- Bastardane
- Cattle Decapitation
- Crossfaith
- Dirty Honey
- Elliot Minor
- Hatebreed
- Kids In Glass Houses
- MOTHICA
- Myles Kennedy
- Municipal Waste
- NECKBREAKKER
- Opeth
- Palaye Royale
- Power Trip
- PRESIDENT
- Rise Against
- Shinedown
- Smash Into Pieces
- Twin Atlantic
- unpeople
- Zetra
