Blink-182, Evanescence and Bring Me The Horizon have been confirmed as headliners for Download Festival 2027, taking place at Donington Park in Leicestershire from 9 to 13 June. According to BBC News, the trio join more than 100 rock and metal acts across the festival's bill, with early indications suggesting strong ticket demand.
The California pop-punk outfit Blink-182 will perform at Download for the first time, marking a significant milestone for the band that emerged from the skate punk scene in the 1990s. The group achieved their first UK number one album in 2016, over two decades after releasing their debut record, and have secured two UK top 10 singles throughout their career. Drummer Travis Barker is married to Kourtney Kardashian and survived a plane crash in the United States that killed four people in 2008.
Evanescence, founded by singer Amy Lee in the mid-1990s, will become the festival's second female-fronted headliner. The American rock band achieved major success with their 2003 single Bring Me to Life, which reached number one in the UK. This marks the second consecutive year that a female-led band has topped the Download bill, following Linkin Park's headline slot in 2026.
Linkin Park's reformation with new lead singer Emily Armstrong has generated mixed reactions among fans. The nu-metal group made the decision to continue following the death of former frontman Chester Bennington, who took his own life in 2017. Some supporters expressed concerns about Armstrong's alleged connections to the Church of Scientology and her past association with convicted rapist Danny Masterson, from whom she has since distanced herself.
Bring Me The Horizon, the Sheffield-formed four-piece fronted by Oli Sykes, will headline Download for the second time in five years. According to NME, the band last topped the bill in 2023 before returning to the headline position for 2027. The group announced earlier this year that they are celebrating 20 years of their debut album Count Your Blessings by re-recording it, with the original 2006 deathcore record being remade to reflect how the band wanted it to sound at the time.
The evolution of Bring Me The Horizon's sound has taken them from the heavy and aggressive deathcore genre towards metalcore, pop and electronic rock. Some fans questioned whether the original lyrics, which frontman Oli Sykes acknowledged could be interpreted as misogynistic, remained appropriate for a modern re-recording. However, the 39-year-old vocalist told BBC Radio 1 Rock Show that revisiting their roots was
a lot of fun as they got to remake the album how we wanted it to sound back then.
The 2027 edition represents the festival's 24th edition, branded DLXXIV. According to NME, organisers have indicated the event is on course to sell out for a fifth consecutive year, with early-bird tickets already sold out, making this the festival's fastest-selling edition to date.
What other acts are performing?
The festival's extensive line-up includes The Prodigy, 5 Seconds of Summer, Turnstile, Faith No More, Body Count featuring Ice-T and Malevolence. Heavy metal legends Mötley Crüe will deliver a special performance. Faith No More are among the announced acts and are set to play one of their first shows in the UK region since reforming, according to NME.
Download describes itself as a festival
spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. Organisers have called the 2027 line-up
bigger, better and bolder than everand stated it features
something for everyone, from huge artists to electric newcomers. Additional acts are expected to be announced in the coming months.
In recent years, Download has expanded beyond traditional rock and metal acts. The Vengaboys performed at the 2024 festival, while Dogstar—the band formed by actor Keanu Reeves—performed in 2026, demonstrating the festival's willingness to surprise attendees with unexpected additions to the bill.
When can tickets be purchased?
A family presale is scheduled for Saturday 14 November at 10:00, with general ticket sales beginning on Sunday 15 November at 10:00, according to the Derby Telegraph. Those interested in attending should note that early-bird tickets have already sold out, suggesting strong demand for the event.
