Event Details
When does Download Festival 2027 take place?
The Download Festival returns to Donington Park from 9 to 13 June 2027. Founded in 2003 on the former Monsters of Rock site, Donington Park is widely regarded as the spiritual home of rock and heavy metal in Britain. Around 80,000 fans are expected to camp on site for a muddy, high energy weekend of classic and modern rock, metal and punk.
Where is Donington Park and how do you get there?
The festival takes place at the famous Donington Park Circuit in Castle Donington, Derbyshire, just a few miles from East Midlands Airport. The nearest mainline stations are East Midlands Parkway (around a 20 minute shuttle) and Derby (around a 30 minute shuttle). By car, the site is reached via the M1 (junction 23a to the A42/A453, or junction 24 to the A453). Big Green Coach also runs official carbon neutral coach services directly to the festival's coach park.
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What can visitors expect at Download Festival?
- The UK's biggest rock and metal festival with around 9 stages, including Apex Stage, Opus Stage, Avalanche Stage and Hellfire Stage
- More than 120 artists across the weekend
- District X: cinema screenings, a funfair, Heavy Metal Sports, axe throwing, Bongo's Bingo, silent discos and comedy
- Past headliners include Metallica, Iron Maiden, Rammstein, System of a Down and Guns N' Roses
- 2026 headliners were Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit; the 2027 lineup will be announced in the coming months
How much are tickets for Download Festival 2027?
Ticket prices start at £115 for a Weekend Arena ticket without camping. General admission camping costs £345 for 3 nights or £365 for 5 nights, while the VIP Camping RIP Park Farm option for 5 nights goes up to £868. Early Bird tickets for 2027 have been on sale since 15 June 2026, and Donington has a track record of selling out well ahead of the event.
Is there an age restriction?
The festival is open to all ages, and children under 5 get in free. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Practical tips for your visit
- Pack waterproof clothing and wellies; Donington Park is famous for its muddy conditions.
- Book tickets early, as the festival regularly sells out.
- Plan for a shuttle from the nearest station to the site, or drive in via the M1.
- District X keeps the entertainment going after the main stages close, with bars open until 3 AM.
