Download Tickets

Download Festival is the home of rock and takes place on the sacred grounds of Donington Park, which have been associated with rock since the '80s. The event attracts icons of rock and metal to its main stage, plus some of the hottest new acts in the world.

First founded in 2003, Download Festival has hosted acclaimed music legends and bands such as Iron Maiden, Audio Slave, Linkin Park, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Feeder, Black Sabbath, Guns N' Roses, My Chemical Romance, Rage Against The Machine and many more.

The 2019 edition of Download Festival was headlined by Def Leppard, Slipknot and Tool. Also appearing at the weekender were Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, Whitesnake, Rob Zombie and Trivium.

Organisers announced the line-up for the 2021 edition will be headlined by by stateside rock royalty KISS, Scottish trio Biffy Clyro and Californian metal outfit System Of A Down. Other acts announced include A Day To Remember, Deftones, KoRn, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, Gojira and Volbeat.

The UK's premier rock festival, it has since grown to establish itself as an internationally acclaimed rock music festival too. 

Along with the amazing music, Download typically boasts a rich line-up of comedy as well as a huge variety of food, drink and merchandise stalls. 

Download will return from 4 – 6 June 2021. Head to our Download Festival page for all you need to know.