Download Festival 2026 Adds A Day To Remember & More In Second Wave Announcement

Download Festival has announced the second wave of artists for its 2026 edition, along with the day splits for the weekend.

Joining previously announced headliners Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses, and Linkin Park are 14 new additions to the summer lineup at Donington Park.

The new wave includes A Day To Remember, Creeper, and Daughtry. They are joined by Hot Milk, Marmozets, and THE PRIMALS—the official band of the Final Fantasy XIV video game, who are making their first appearance outside of Asia. Chilean death metal band DECESSUS will also be performing.

The festival has also revealed the stage splits. The Apex Stage will feature Pendulum, Electric Callboy, Bad Omens, and Sleep Token ahead of the main headliners. The Opus Stage will be headlined by Halestorm, Architects, and A Day To Remember. Feeder, The All-American Rejects, and Scooter will headline the Avalanche Stage, while Cavalera, Blood Incantation, and Static-X top the Dogtooth Stage.

Check out the latest announcement right below!

Joining the EPIC #DLXXIII line-up this summer is @adtr, @hotmilkhotmilk, @Daughtry_News, @creepercultuk + loads more 🔥
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— Download Festival (@DownloadFest) February 23, 2026