Download Festival announces second wave of acts, but fans are divided over set times

Download Festival has announced the second wave of headliners, but fans are divided over the set times.

In case you missed it, the annual rock and metal festival will return to Donington Park, Leicestershire from 10 to 14 June, 2026.

One to remember, Guns N’ Roses, Limp Bizkit, and Linkin Park have been tapped for the summer event, and tickets are now available on Ticketmaster.

The first run of artists featured the likes of Cypress Hill, Pendulum, and Architects, whilst the second included Silly Goose, Annisokay, and Band-Maid.

But music lovers are worried about the stage times.

"My favourite bands are headlining on different stages," one fan shared on Reddit. "Guess I'm going to have to make some hard choices. That's a bummer."

Another said, "Btw, clashing Static-X and Linkin Park is literally Nu Metal high treason holy f**k."

"Yeah, Trivium and Architects clashing is insane," a third added. "Two of the biggest bands in the genre and they're putting them on at the same time."

Another shared their plan of action: "Based on last year's Saturday, they might not clash. It would mean for me: surfing the final Architects song, sprinting to the second stage, and then sprinting straight to fourth to miss as little of Blood Incantation as I can."

Set times have not been confirmed, but you can find the stage breakdowns on the official poster below for reference.

So, what are the set times, and how much do tickets cost? Scroll down to find out more.

Where to buy 2026 Download festival tickets and prices

Download Festival tickets are now available on Ticketmaster.

There is the option to purchase day tickets, weekend arena tickets, camping tickets, and RIP packages.

You can find an idea of ticket prices below:

• Weekend arena only: From £310
• Three-night camping: From £305 to £345
• Five-night night camping: From £315 to £365

If you miss out, resale tickets are available on StubHub and Viagogo.

To avoid ticket scams and ensure a money-back guarantee, always purchase resale tickets through verified sites.

Who is headlining 2026 Download Festival?

The first two waves of acts have been confirmed for the 2026 festival with further acts still to be announced.

Set to be an event to remember, Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park will headline.

As for other acts to look forward to, the likes of Pendulum, Cypress Hill, and Electric Callboy will play the Apex Stage on Friday.

The following day, Trivium, BABYMETAL, and Black Veil Brides are up. If you've bagged a weekend ticket, Ice Nine Kills, Bad Omens, and The Pretty Reckless will warm up the crowd in anticipation of Linkin Park.

Regulars will remember Green Day, Sleep Token and KoRn headlined last year.

You can find out more on the official website here. See you there?