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First held in 2003, the Download Festival takes place in Donington Park, in Leicestershire, each year - with the biggest names in rock playing to a rawcous audience.
It belatedly took the place of the much-loved Monsters of Rock Festival, last held in the same venue in 1996.
Over the years it has had a string of high profile headliners over the years, including the like of Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Slipknot, Metallica, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Def Leppard and Kiss.
Last year saw Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit close the three days on the main stage.
The first lineup announcement for the 2027 event is set to be announced in the second half of October, with the festival taking place from June 9-13.
Here are 13 bands that could be topping the bill - from near-certs to longshots.
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9. Biffy Clyro
Another former headliner - this time from 2022 - Biffy Clyro are the most likely Scottish band to top the bill at Download. Mon the Biff. | Getty Images
10. Bring Me The Horizon
One of the most frequently mentioned possible headliners in fan forums are Sheffield rockers Bring Me The Horizon. They last headlined in 2023 so it might be a little too soon for them to return, although that didn't seem to be a problem for the likes of Iron Maiden, Slipknot and Linkin Park in the past. | AFP via Getty Images
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11. My Chemical Romance
It has been 20 years since emo legends My Chemical Romance headline Download. What better way to celebrate that anniversary than returning? Maybe to play breakthrough album 'The Black Parade' in full, as they have been doing throught 2026. | Getty Images
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12. The Prodigy
The Prodigy attracted a huge crowd at Glastonbury last year, with an intense and celebratory set that felt like a headliner. They topped the bill at Download in 2012 and, judging by their current form, there's no reason they couldn't again. | Getty Images