Download Festival
Overview
Date
10–14 June 2026
Download Festival is the UK’s premier event for heavy metal and rock fans, held annually at Donington Park in Leicestershire. The lineup features globally recognized acts across genres such as metal, hard rock, punk, and alternative. Multiple stages—including the Main Stage and Avalanche Stage—ensure a packed schedule throughout the weekend.
Download caters to a wide spectrum of fans, offering standard camping, RIP luxury packages, and eco-friendly options. On-site entertainment includes fire shows, market stalls, tattoo parlours, and late-night DJ sets. Festival-goers can expect intense performances, light shows, and mosh-pit energy.
Food vendors offer everything from vegan street food to traditional pub fare. Facilities include showers, phone charging, lockers, and medical services.
Transport options are efficient, with shuttle buses from nearby train stations and car parking available. Known for its community vibe and respectful atmosphere, Download combines high-octane music with a welcoming environment, making it a favourite for fans of the heavier genres.
How to get there
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1. Plan Your Journey:
- Official Coach Service: Big Green Coach is the official travel partner, offering carbon-neutral return journeys from various UK locations.
- Train: Utilize East Midlands Parkway station and then take the official Download shuttle bus.
- Driving: Purchase a car park pass in advance and consult the driving guide for the best route.
- Live Updates: Check the festival's live travel updates page for real-time information on road closures, traffic, and car park capacity.
- Download Festival App: Install the app to access schedules, site maps, line-up updates, and important travel information.
2. Driving Directions:
- Follow the color-coded routes based on your ticket type and the direction you are coming from.
- Don't rely solely on Sat Nav: Follow the event signage as you approach the festival, as there may be road closures or congestion not picked up by navigation systems.
- Respect Event Signage: Adhere to the designated routes and avoid using alternative routes or Sat Nav destinations near the festival.
3. Arrival:
- Campsites open at 12 pm on Wednesday for 5-day ticket holders.
- Ensure you have your admission ticket with you when boarding coaches or entering the festival grounds.
- If driving, display your car park hanger for access to your designated car park.
4. Other Important Information:
- Accessibility: Download Festival has provisions for accessibility, including assistance dogs, accessible campsites, and viewing platforms.
- Items Allowed: Check the list of permitted items on the Download Festival website before packing.
- Alcohol: Download Festival has specific rules regarding alcohol consumption, including limits on the amount and type of alcohol allowed.
- Medical Assistance: Medical assistance is available in the Arena, District X, and at the viewing area of the Apex stage.
- Official Coach Service: Big Green Coach is the official travel partner, offering carbon-neutral return journeys from various UK locations.
- Train: Utilize East Midlands Parkway station and then take the official Download shuttle bus.
- Driving: Purchase a car park pass in advance and consult the driving guide for the best route.
- Live Updates: Check the festival's live travel updates page for real-time information on road closures, traffic, and car park capacity.
- Download Festival App: Install the app to access schedules, site maps, line-up updates, and important travel information.
2. Driving Directions:
- Follow the color-coded routes based on your ticket type and the direction you are coming from.
- Don't rely solely on Sat Nav: Follow the event signage as you approach the festival, as there may be road closures or congestion not picked up by navigation systems.
- Respect Event Signage: Adhere to the designated routes and avoid using alternative routes or Sat Nav destinations near the festival.
3. Arrival:
- Campsites open at 12 pm on Wednesday for 5-day ticket holders.
- Ensure you have your admission ticket with you when boarding coaches or entering the festival grounds.
- If driving, display your car park hanger for access to your designated car park.
4. Other Important Information:
- Accessibility: Download Festival has provisions for accessibility, including assistance dogs, accessible campsites, and viewing platforms.
- Items Allowed: Check the list of permitted items on the Download Festival website before packing.
- Alcohol: Download Festival has specific rules regarding alcohol consumption, including limits on the amount and type of alcohol allowed.
- Medical Assistance: Medical assistance is available in the Arena, District X, and at the viewing area of the Apex stage.
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Price and Tickets
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GENERAL, ECO & QUIET CAMPING
ADULT: 5 Nights - £315.00 each
CHILD: 5 Nights - £155.00 each
ADULT: 3 Nights - £305.00 each
CHILD: 3 Nights - £148.50 each
WEEKEND ARENA TICKETS
ADULT: Weekend Arena - £271.00 each
CHILD: Weekend Arena - £131.00 each
For full breakdown of ticket options visit:
ADULT: 5 Nights - £315.00 each
CHILD: 5 Nights - £155.00 each
ADULT: 3 Nights - £305.00 each
CHILD: 3 Nights - £148.50 each
WEEKEND ARENA TICKETS
ADULT: Weekend Arena - £271.00 each
CHILD: Weekend Arena - £131.00 each
For full breakdown of ticket options visit:
Location
Address:
Donington Park, Leicestershire, England
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