Download Festival is already shaping up to be one of the biggest rock events of 2027. The legendary UK rock and metal festival has unveiled its lineup for next year, bringing together some of the biggest names in alternative rock, metal, punk and modern heavy music.
With Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon and Evanescence leading the announcement, Download Festival 2027 promises a weekend packed with massive singalongs, heavy riffs and plenty of nostalgia.
Blink-182 Set to Make Their Download Festival Debut
The 2027 edition will mark a major milestone for Blink-182. The pop-punk veterans will headline Download for the first time, making their Donington Park debut in the process.
The band reunited with guitarist and vocalist Tom DeLonge in 2022 and released One More Time… in 2023, their first album featuring DeLonge since 2009.
Since then, Mark Hoppus, Travis Barker and DeLonge have continued to bring their energetic performances to audiences worldwide. Their upcoming Download headline appearance gives fans another opportunity to celebrate the band’s decades-long career and sing along to classics such as “All The Small Things,” “What’s My Age Again?” and “I Miss You.”
Bring Me The Horizon Return to the Download Headline Stage
Bring Me The Horizon will also take a top spot on the 2027 bill, marking their return to the Download headline stage after their successful debut in 2023.
The band continues to push the boundaries of modern heavy music. Their latest album, Post Human: Nex Gen, arrived in 2024, showcasing their evolving sound and willingness to experiment with different musical styles.
They also recently revisited their heavier roots with a 20th-anniversary reissue of their debut album, Count Your Blessings, alongside the new track “Dehumanized.”
Evanescence Prepare for Their First Download Headline Performance
Evanescence complete the trio of headliners, bringing Amy Lee and company to the top of Download’s main stage for the first time. Although the band previously performed at the festival, including a second-stage headline appearance in 2023, this marks their first time leading the entire event.
Evanescence released their latest album, Sanctuary, in June 2026 and followed it with a UK and European arena tour in September.
Beyond its three headliners, Download Festival has assembled an impressive supporting lineup featuring more than 100 artists.
Download Festival will return to its longtime home at Donington Park in Leicestershire from June 9-13, 2027.
