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Download Festival 2025: The Ultimate Rock & Metal Weekender

When it comes to legendary festivals, Download Festival stands as the holy ground for all things rock, metal and chaos. Every year, Donington Park transforms into the loudest place on earth, welcoming thousands of die-hard fans, headbanging legends and the heaviest lineup in the game. 2025 is no different—it's going to be massive.



A Lineup That Melts Faces

While the full lineup hasn’t dropped yet, the first wave of artists is already setting the tone for an unforgettable weekend of mosh pits and anthems. Here’s what we know so far:



Friday, 13 June – Heavyweights Take the Stage


  • Green Day – Punk rock icons ready to set the stage on fire.

  • Weezer – Alt-rock legends bringing singalong anthems.

  • Jimmy Eat World – Emo classics and high-energy vibes.

  • Rise Against – Political punk fury and massive choruses.

  • Boston Manor – UK’s rising rock powerhouse.

  • CKY – Groove-driven riffs and pure nostalgia.

  • SiM – Genre-bending madness from Japan.


Saturday, 14 June – Metal Mayhem


  • Sleep Token – The most mysterious and mesmerizing act in modern rock.

  • Shinedown – Arena-filling anthems and massive energy.

  • Don Broco – Big riffs, infectious hooks and high energy.

  • Palaye Royale – Theatrical, stylish and unpredictable.

  • Poppy – Genre-defying chaos and innovation.

  • Hatebreed – Hardcore aggression that hits like a hammer.

  • Loathe – Atmospheric, crushing and completely unique.

  • Static Dress – Post-hardcore’s next big thing.


Sunday, 15 June – Legends & New Blood


  • Korn – The godfathers of nu-metal bring the chaos.

  • Bullet For My Valentine – Welsh metalcore kings with anthems for days.

  • Spiritbox – The most exciting modern metal band right now.

  • Meshuggah – Technical, brutal and mind-melting.

  • Jinjer – Progressive groove metal with insane vocal power.

  • Power Trip – Thrash revivalists bringing relentless energy.

  • Bleed From Within – Scotland’s finest heavy export.

  • Orbit Culture – Swedish metal at its finest.


More bands will be announced soon, and trust us—it’s only going to get heavier.



Beyond the Mosh Pit

Download isn’t just about face-melting riffs and circle pits. It’s a full-blown rock 'n' roll experience. Expect epic food, insane merch, tattoo stations, late-night DJ sets and the wildest festival community out there. If you're not covered in mud and sweat by the end, did you even do Download right?


When & Where?

📍 Donington Park, UK📅 13–15 June 2025



Get Your Tickets—NOW

This is the festival for rock and metalheads and tickets won’t last long. Secure your spot at downloadfestival.co.uk before it’s too late.



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The Countdown Begins…

The loudest, wildest and most legendary weekend of the year is coming. Whether you’re in the pit, screaming every lyric or just soaking in the unmatched Download energy, one thing’s for sure—Download Festival 2025 is about to go down in history. See you in the pit. 🤘🔥

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