Live Review: Download Festival 2026
17th June 2026
rom Friday’s opening chaos to Sunday’s history-making headline slot, we cover every key set from three days at Download XXIII.
rom Friday’s opening chaos to Sunday’s history-making headline slot, we cover every key set from three days at Download XXIII.
Download XXIII is almost upon us. From Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park to Conjurer, Blood Incantation, and Creeper, here’s everything you need to know.
From DJ sets, quizzies, stand-up comedy, live podcasts, and a performance from a ’90’s boyband, DLXXIII just got bigger
A Day To Remember, Creeper, Marmozets, Hot Milk, and more have been added for this year’s stacked DLXXIII. Plus day splits revealed.
One of the festival’s most requested names will headline the Avalanche stage at DLXXIII
Check out the first 90+ acts announced for DLXIII!
Lastelle’s Adam Rigozzi talks Download Festival, upcoming EP ‘Exist Vol. II’, mental health themes, and their UK headline tour this September.
KoRn close Download 2025 in style as Spiritbox, Malevolence, and President shine on a chaotic, emotional, and standout final day.
From dust storms and soaring vocals to emotional breakdowns and pink confetti, day two of DLXXII delivered standout sets and a bold headliner.
From rising melodic rock to anthemic emo rock classics, to bonafide punk legends, here’s what we saw on day 1 of Download Festival 2025.
Pop-loving melodic metalcore band Archers pick out 10 songs you HAVE to witness at Download Festival 2025.
Preview the must-see bands at Download Festival 2025. From legends to rising stars, here’s who to catch at Donington Park this weekend.
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