Download Festival
13 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025
Download Festival 2025 will once again bring the thunderous roar of rock and metal to Donington Park, Derby, from June 13-15. As the UK’s premier rock festival, Download is renowned for its electrifying atmosphere and legendary performances, making it a pilgrimage site for rock and metal fans worldwide.
Set against the historic backdrop of Donington Park, the festival promises three days of unparalleled music, featuring a diverse lineup that spans classic rock, metal, punk, and alternative genres. While the lineup is yet to be announced, previous editions have featured iconic acts like Iron Maiden, Metallica, and Slipknot, ensuring an unforgettable experience for attendees.
Download Festival stands out for its commitment to delivering top-tier production, with state-of-the-art sound systems, impressive stage designs, and immersive visual effects. Beyond the music, the festival offers a vibrant community atmosphere, with camping facilities, food and drink stalls, and late-night entertainment, creating a complete festival experience.
Download Festival 2025 Lineup
Accommodation
Download Festival offers 3, 4 and 5 nights camping tickets purchased here. All you need is basic camping gear, like a tent, a camping pad and a head torch (so useful in the night). If you don’t want to bring your own tent, the festival offers Premium Camping options purchased here
Alternatively, you can book nearby hotels & apartments using the map below or visit booking.com
Travel Info
BY CAR
Parking: Car Passes, Campervan/Caravan Passes & Motorbike Passes can be purchased here
BY TRAIN
Regular festival shuttle buses run from East Midlands Parkway, Derby, Nottingham and Loughborough.
BY COACH
Weekend & Day Return Coach Tickets by Big Green Coach are available from Birmingham, Sheffield, Liverpool, Manchester, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Southampton and more.
BY PLANE
Donington Park is pretty much attached to the west side of East Midlands Airport, so it’s a walkable distance, though a taxi would be quicker.