Download Festival 2026
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 2 April 2026
About this festival
Download Festival is the UK’s premier rock and heavy metal music event, held annually at the historic Donington Park in Leicestershire. Established in 2003 as a successor to Monsters of Rock, it hosts legendary international acts and is widely regarded as the spiritual home of rock music.
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The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
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Donington Park
Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP
Local Currency: GBP
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Last verified 2 April 2026
