The first wave of acts has been revealed for Download 2027, with Blink-182, Evanescence and Bring Me The Horizon set to headline.
Announced alongside a special performance from rock legends Mötley Crüe, the upcoming edition of the popular rock and metal festival will take place at Donington Park in Leicestershire from Wednesday, June 9 to Sunday, June 13 2027.
Already the fastest-selling Download to date, two presales for the event are now live - with general sale beginning at 10am on Sunday, November 15.
Pop punk rockers Blink-182 will make their festival debut next year, alongside Amy Lee-fronted Evanescence - the festival’s second female led headliner - and returning icons Bring Me The Horizon who last played Download in 2023.
Other acts confirmed include the likes of Turnstile and The Prodigy, as well as Pierce The Veil, PRESIDENT, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Body Count ft. Ice-T, and many more.
Here are just a few highlights from the Download 2027 line-up so far.
5. Turnstile
American rockers Turnstile will play Download next year. | AFP via Getty Images
6. The Prodigy
After touring this year, The Prodigy are on the line-up for the huge festival. | Getty Images
7. The Hives
Having played Download several times, Swedish rockers The Hives will return to the festival next year. | Getty Images
8. Body Count ft. Ice-T
Ice T fronted US metal band Body Count will appear at Download 2027, following two past appearances at the festival. | AFP via Getty Images