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.
13. Faith No More
With Trey Spruance returning to Faith No More for 2027 shows, their appearance at Download next year is sure to be exciting. | Getty Images
14. PVRIS
Formed in 2012, PVRIS have been announced among the first wave of acts. | Getty Images
15. Primus
Known for songs such as My Name Is Mud, American rockers Primus will be at next year's Download. | Getty Images
16. Napalm Death
English grindcore band Napalm Death will be at next year's festival. | Getty Images