Download Festival 2027 Line-Up: 100 Acts Confirmed, Headliners Revealed

Verified and updated: November 13, 2026, at 1:07 a.m. GMT (UTC+00:00).

Download Festival has announced its first 100 acts for 2027, confirming blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence as the headliners. The festival will return to Donington Park in Leicestershire from Wednesday, June 9, to Sunday, June 13, 2027. That gives fans a substantial first look at the bill, although the official announcement does not yet provide a day-by-day schedule or set times.

The announced names span rock, metal, punk and alternative music. Alongside the three headliners, the bill includes Mötley Crüe, The Prodigy, Turnstile, Faith No More, Pierce The Veil, Parkway Drive, 5 Seconds of Summer, PRESIDENT, Primus, Body Count featuring Ice-T, The Hives, Converge, Clutch and Static-X. The festival describes the announcement as 100 artists, with more names expected as the 2027 edition approaches.

Who is headlining Download Festival 2027?

The confirmed headliners are blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence, according to the festival’s official first-wave announcement. The announcement gives the three acts headline status but does not say which day each will play. Fans should wait for the timetable before planning around a particular headliner.

For blink-182, the booking marks the band’s first appearance at Download, as noted in coverage of the announcement. Bring Me The Horizon return to the headline position after topping the bill in 2023. Evanescence will join them as a headliner, adding a prominent female-fronted band to the top tier. These details make the first wave especially significant, while leaving the exact running order open.

Which other artists are confirmed?

The wider list already points to a broad mix across the festival’s stages. Confirmed names include Mötley Crüe and The Prodigy, alongside heavier and alternative acts such as Turnstile, Faith No More, Parkway Drive, Converge, Primus and Body Count featuring Ice-T. The official Download artist A–Z also lists acts including 5 Seconds of Summer, Pierce The Veil, Clutch, The Hives, Static-X, Evanescence and Bring Me The Horizon.

This variety means the announcement is useful even for attendees who are not choosing a ticket solely for one headliner. It includes established names across several corners of rock and alternative music, as well as a deeper undercard. However, the A–Z is a list of confirmed artists, not a timetable: it should not be read as evidence of stage placement, performance order or a particular day.

When and where is Download Festival 2027?

The festival is scheduled for June 9–13, 2027, at Donington Park, its long-running home in Leicestershire, England. The event spans five calendar days, but that does not mean every ticket type covers the same period. Check the official ticket information for the terms attached to the option you are considering.

As of this update, the festival’s homepage promotes a PayPal presale. Ticket availability, prices and sale windows can change, so consult the official Download website before buying. The festival states that its bill is subject to change.

What is still unknown about the 2027 line-up?

The biggest unanswered question is the daily schedule. The first announcement names the headliners and other confirmed artists, but it does not assign acts to days or stages, publish set times, or identify possible clashes. Those details matter for planning travel between stages and deciding which day or ticket type suits you.

The lineup page currently offers the 2027 poster and artist listings, while the available timetable information is not yet a day-by-day running order. More acts may also be announced later. Treat any unconfirmed names circulating on social media or fan forums as speculation unless Download itself confirms them.

For now, the practical takeaway is clear: the 2027 bill has moved from rumours to a substantial confirmed lineup, with three headliners and 97 other announced acts. Check the official news and lineup pages for additions, then revisit the timetable once organisers publish stage assignments and set times.

Frequently asked questions

Has the Download Festival 2027 line-up been announced?

Yes. Download announced its first 100 artists on November 12, 2026, including all three headliners.

Who are the Download 2027 headliners?

blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence are the confirmed headliners.

When is Download Festival 2027?

It is scheduled for June 9–13, 2027, at Donington Park in Leicestershire. Daily performance times have not yet been confirmed.