The hallowed grounds of Donington Park are set to tremble once again as Download Festival unveils the first explosive wave of acts for its 2026 edition. Rock and metal enthusiasts are already buzzing with excitement as festival organisers drop the first major announcement.
Heavyweight Headliners Take Centre Stage
Leading the charge for the 2026 spectacle are none other than Australian rock giants AC/DC, marking a highly anticipated return to the legendary festival stage. Joining them are British rock stalwarts The Offspring and iconic metal machine Pantera, promising a weekend of pure rock and roll mayhem.
Powerhouse Supporting Line-Up
The stellar line-up continues with an impressive roster of supporting acts that will keep the energy at maximum levels:
- Royal Blood - The British rock duo known for their thunderous riffs
- Polyphia - Instrumental progressive metal innovators
- Falling In Reverse - Ronnie Radke's genre-blending powerhouse
- Corey Taylor - The Slipknot frontman's solo project
- Machine Head - Bay Area thrash metal veterans
- Bad Omens - Rising metalcore sensations
- Poppy - The enigmatic genre-defying artist
- Sum 41 - Pop-punk legends on their final tour
- The Story So Far - California pop-punk favourites
Don't Miss Your Chance
Early bird tickets are already moving rapidly, with dedicated fans snapping up their passes for what promises to be another unforgettable weekend. The festival will once again transform Donington Park into a rock and metal paradise from its scheduled dates in June 2026.
With this formidable first announcement setting the stage, Download Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about events in the UK music calendar. More acts are expected to be revealed in the coming months as the festival builds towards another historic gathering at its spiritual home.
