Download Festival announces huge lineup for 2026
Over 90 more names revealed for the molten hot 23rd edition of Download, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII
www.skiddle.comHere’s the latest to help you plan:
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The 2026 Download Festival at Donington Park ran from June 10–14, with the core arena program spanning June 12–14 and a day-by-day schedule released by organizers. This marks the festival’s 23rd edition, continuing its traditional Friday–Sunday heavy lineup format near Donington.[2][5]
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Recent confirms include additional acts added in late April 2026, bringing more than 90 artists into the DLXXIII lineup alongside headliners Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit, and Guns N’ Roses. This latest wave expands on the previously announced headliners and already-scheduled sets across multiple stages.[5][8]
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For the most precise, day-by-day breakdown (which stages, times, and overlaps), the festival’s official and major music press outlets published the final schedule poster and day splits in February 2026, with updates continuing into early April 2026. If you’re planning around specific bands, checking the official DLXXIII schedule poster and the Donington Park map is recommended.[1][2]
Illustration of typical DL schedule flow:
- Wednesday–Thursday: gates, early entry, or earlier-stage showcases (depending on the year's plan).
- Friday to Sunday: main headliner nights plus mid-tier and indie sets across multiple stages.
If you want, I can pull a concise, date-focused snapshot (which acts on which day) and convert it into a printable checklist. I can also compile a short table listing headliners by day and the mid-tier acts on each day. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Full schedule and day splits confirmed for 2026 Download Festival.[1]
- Final line-up and day-by-day breakdown for DLXXIII (June 10–14, 2026).[2]
- Additional 14 artists announced in Feb–Apr 2026 update, joining headliners.[5]
- Derby/Donington Park venue schedule details and ticket information for 2026 edition.[4]