Download Festival has announced its first wave of artists for June 2027.
Blink-182, Evanescence and Bring Me the Horizon will headline the next edition at Donington Park. The announcement covers more than 100 artists.
Blink-182 will make their Download debut. Evanescence will become the event’s second female-led headliner, while Bring Me the Horizon return after headlining in 2023.
The wider bill includes Body Count featuring Ice-T, bringing rap-metal into the mix. Primus, The Hives and Converge are also announced.
Mötley Crüe, The Prodigy, Turnstile and Faith No More appear among the other prominent names. Pierce the Veil and Parkway Drive are also scheduled.
Ticketmaster’s announcement confirms the festival runs June 9–13, 2027. It also says further artists remain to be revealed.
The first wave brings several generations of heavy music into one event. It establishes the lineup without yet providing a complete performance timetable.
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