Download Festival 2025 First Line Up Announcement
Download Festival 2025 First Line Up Announcement
We are excited to share the first major announcement for Download Festival 2025 (DLXXII), featuring three first-time headliners: The thrilling news was revealed at a special metal gala launch event in London.
Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival in history, returns for its 22nd edition, reborn and recharged in 2025 as DLXXII. This year’s festival will be held from June 13-15, 2025, at the spiritual home of rock in Donnington Park, Leicestershire.
The VIP Metal Gala launch event was attended by rock and metal stars, including Paddy Considine, Don Broco, and Mallory Knox with those three first-time headliners being announced.
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This milestone highlights Download’s commitment to delivering a fresh and groundbreaking lineup each year, offering fans more reasons to be part of this unforgettable experience.
Your first 2025 headliner is Green Day. Making their long-awaited debut at Download Festival, headlining for the first time in their 37-year career. Known for their high-energy performances, Green Day is coming off the 30th anniversary of their album Dookie and the 20th anniversary of American Idiot, solidifying their status as one of the most iconic and influential bands in the world.
Many have hailed Sleep Token as a natural headliner for some time and finally, it’s happening. The mysterious and anonymous masked collective has rapidly gained popularity since the group’s inception in 2016. The third and final headliner is Korn, the nu-metal legends formed in 1993. Their recent shows have generated significant buzz, showcasing their ongoing relevance and influence in the rock community.
Andy Copping, Download Festival promoter, stated, “Following last year’s sold-out 21st edition, Download’s legacy includes not only the incredible artists who have performed over the years but also our unrivaled community, safe atmosphere, and fantastic after-hours entertainment at District X, with something for everyone.”
Also announced are: Weezer, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Bullet For My Valentine, Within Temptation, Eagles of Death Metal, The Darkness, Poppy, Loathe, Spiritbox, Meshuggah, Cradle of Filth, Lorna Shore, Airbourne, Jerry Cantrell, Alien Ant Farm, CKY, McFly, Don Broco, Mallory Knox, The Ghost Inside, Turbonegro, Sylosis, Whitechapel, Steel Panther, Fit For An Autopsy, Kittie, LØLØ. Bad Nerves and Jinjer.
**Ticket Information:**
- General tickets go on sale at 9 PM on Thursday, November 14.
- Mastercard pre-sale tickets go on sale from 9 PM on Tuesday, November 12.
- Download Festival pre-sale tickets go on sale from 9 PM on Wednesday, November 13.
Head to Ticketmaster.co.uk for all ticket options and extras. You can also find further information and details at: www.downloadfestival.co.uk.