Download Festival

Download Festival at Donington Park is Europe's heaviest metal gathering, hosting 100,000 fans over three days with 150+ bands across 7 stages. Its 2026 edition will feature a 40% increase in production budget, delivering 50% louder sound systems than the average competitor. The festival's camping capacity tops 80,000, outperforming #4 TRNSMT's zero-camping model, and its ticket price of £250 includes 24-hour security and free water stations—a value 20% higher than typical metal festivals. Since 2003, Download has hosted 9 of the 10 top-grossing metal tours.