Download Festival 2027 announces date and time of line-up announcement
Download XXIV has officially become the festival's fastest-selling edition
Last updated 15th Oct 2026
The line-up for Download Festival 2027 will be announced exactly four weeks today on Thursday 12th November at 9pm.
The announcement time was confirmed in an email to subscribers of the Download Family newsletter this afternoon (15th October).
All Early Bird tickets to the Donington extravaganza sold out in record time, with the final Late Bird tickets on sale RIGHT HERE.
Teasing first wave of artists, Download said: ‘The Download XXIV line-up is set to be revealed imminently, with an online frenzy of theories about potential headliners now at boiling point, following a cunning trail of clues released by Download.
‘As fans from across the world gear up to make their annual pilgrimage to the sacred grounds of Donington Park next year after an unmissable 2026 edition, these final remaining tickets are the last chance for fans to purchase at a discount before prices increase following the line-up announcement.’
Download usually reveals all three Apex Stage headliners plus dozens more artists in its first wave announcement, with further smaller line-up additions taking place over subsequent months.
Download Festival takes place at its permanent home of Donington Park in Leicestershire from Wednesday 9th to Sunday 13th June 2027.
Last year’s event was headlined by Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park and Guns N’ Roses.