About Download Festival
Download Festival 2027 runs 9–13 Jun 2027 at Donington Park, East Midlands, United Kingdom, programming Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative. Download Festival is a large five-day rock and metal festival held at Donington Park in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The festival, established in 2003, features multiple stages and hosts a variety of rock, metal, punk, and alternative artists. It accommodates an estimated 90,000 to 111,000 attendees and offers various camping options, along with ample activities around District X. Attendees are advised to prepare for extensive walking across the festival grounds and should check accessibility and travel information beforehand.
Data last updated
- Capacity: ≈ 90,000–111,000 attendees
- First held: 2003, 24th edition in 2027
- Multiple stages for music performances
- Campsites open before the main event
- General, family, and upgraded camping options available
Venue, camping & access
- Venue type
- Natural site
- Best nearby base
- Derby · 13 km · about 20 min
- Camping
- Variety of camping options including general, family, and upgraded accommodations.
- Getting to the gates
- Visitors can reach the venue via official shuttle, public transport, and taxis.
How much does Download Festival cost?
The estimated total trip cost for Download Festival 2027 from Paris is €697. Cinderella compares the real door-to-door cost of going — ticket, travel and a place to sleep — not just the ticket price.
- Cheapest ticket
- €176
- Return transport from Paris
- €66
- Stay · 5 nights
- €455
- Total from Paris
- €697
Ticket prices come from official sellers and are re-checked weekly; transport and accommodation are quoted for the festival dates from the same rate cards the whole site uses.
Dates & daily line-up
9–13 Jun 2027 · 5 days · 233 days to go
- Day 1Wednesday 9 June
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
- Day 2Thursday 10 June
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
- Day 3Friday 11 June
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
- Day 4Saturday 12 June
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
- Day 5Sunday 13 June
Line-up for this day not announced yet.
Full line-up
Headliners first, then most booked to least. Each name opens that artist's own page with every festival they play.
The organiser hasn't published the line-up for Download Festival yet. It appears here — with a page for every artist — as soon as names are confirmed.
Past editions
Recurring calendar slot for the last 3 years — approximate dates, see the organiser for the official archive.
- 2026≈ 9–13 Jun 2026
- 2025≈ 9–13 Jun 2025
- 2024≈ 9–13 Jun 2024
Tickets
Official seller prices, checked weekly — last checked recently
Getting there & staying
Return travel from Paris and 5 nights in East Midlands, priced from the same rate card the whole site uses.
Where to sleep
Whole trip from €697 — ticket €176 + travel €66 + stay €455.
Prices updated recently
Download Festival — frequently asked questions
What is Download Festival?
Download Festival is a Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative festival in East Midlands, United Kingdom. Download Festival is a large five-day rock and metal festival held at Donington Park in East Midlands, United Kingdom. The festival, established in 2003, features multiple stages and hosts a variety of rock, metal, punk, and alternative artists. It accommodates an estimated 90,000 to 111,000 attendees and offers various camping options, along with ample activities around District X. Attendees are advised to prepare for extensive walking across the festival grounds and should check accessibility and travel information beforehand.
When is Download Festival 2027?
Download Festival 2027 runs 9–13 Jun 2027.
Where is Download Festival 2027 held?
Download Festival 2027 takes place at Donington Park, East Midlands, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport.
How much does a Download Festival ticket cost?
Tickets start at €176 with the official seller we track. Prices are re-checked weekly and change as tiers sell out.
How much does it cost to attend Download Festival 2027 from Paris?
The estimated total trip cost from Paris is €697: €176 ticket + €66 return transport + €455 accommodation. Cinderella compares the real door-to-door cost, not just the ticket price.
How do I get to Download Festival?
The cheapest door-to-door option we price from Paris is Coach for €66 return, 9h 23m door to door. The closest rail hub is East Midlands Parkway.
What music is played at Download Festival?
Download Festival programmes Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative.
Where should I stay for Download Festival 2027?
The cheapest option we price is Hostel / camping at €91 a night for 5 nights in East Midlands, covering the festival nights.
Is Download Festival 2027 worth going to?
At an estimated €697 door-to-door from Paris, Download Festival is a mid-priced trip in our index. It hosts around 111,000 people and programmes Rock, Metal, Punk, Alternative. Regulars come for capacity: ≈ 90,000–111,000 attendees.
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