Blink-182, Bring Me The Horizon & Evanescence Lead A Monster Download Festival 2027 Line-Up!

For blink-182, this is a particularly big moment. The Californian pop-punk legends will make their Download debut, bringing decades of anthems, irreverent humour and enormous singalong potential to the main stage. Expect a crowd that knows every word, from the early classics to their more recent material. Bring Me The Horizon, meanwhile, return to the headline position following their hugely successful 2023 appearance. Having evolved from metalcore favourites into one of the most influential alternative acts of their generation, their return feels like a natural fit for a festival that has always embraced the changing face of heavy music. Completing the headline trio are Evanescence. Fronted by Amy Lee, the band will make their headline debut at Download, adding a distinctive combination of gothic atmosphere, alternative rock and instantly recognisable vocals to the top of the bill. But perhaps one of the biggest talking points is the arrival of Mötley Crüe, who are confirmed for a very special performance. Details are still under wraps, but the legendary Los Angeles rockers joining this already stacked line-up is a major statement.

Elsewhere, Download has assembled an impressive supporting cast. The Prodigy bring their explosive electronic punk energy, Faith No More add some alternative metal royalty, while Turnstile continue their rise as one of the most exciting forces in modern hardcore. Parkway Drive, Pierce The Veil, The Hives, 5 Seconds of Summer, President, I Prevail, Primus, Body Count featuring Ice-T, PVRIS, Soft Play, Converge, Kreator, Down, Carcass and Carpenter Brut are among the other major names confirmed. And the deeper you explore the poster, the more interesting it gets.

There is plenty for fans of heavier sounds, with Napalm Death, Jinjer, Malevolence, GWAR, Static-X, Murderdolls, Terror, Cancer Bats and Fit For A King all joining the party. Meanwhile, the alternative and punk communities are represented by Basement, Deaf Havana, High Vis, Hot Mulligan, Senses Fail, Comeback Kid, Waterparks, Hawthorne Heights and The Devil Wears Prada. There are also plenty of names worth discovering further down the bill, including Castle Rat, Bilmuri, HEALTH, Ghostemane, Hanabie., Speed, Paledusk, Violent Vira, Winona Fighter and Maple's Pet Dinosaur. It is a line-up that moves comfortably between generations and genres, from established stadium-sized names to artists helping shape the next chapter of alternative music.

For anyone who lives and breathes festival merchandise, Download 2027 is already looking like a particularly interesting year. Few festivals bring together such a broad range of bands with such distinctive visual identities. From the unmistakable pop-punk aesthetic of blink-182 and the gothic imagery associated with Evanescence to the heavier artwork and cult followings surrounding Faith No More, GWAR, Kreator and Napalm Death, there is something here for practically every kind of rock and metal fan. And with more than 100 artists already announced, the band merchandise possibilities are enormous. Whether your wardrobe leans towards classic heavy metal, modern hardcore, alternative rock or old-school punk, Donington is shaping up to be a very expensive weekend for anyone who struggles to resist a festival merch stand. Of course, the announcement is not the end of the story. Download has confirmed that further artists and surprises are still to come, meaning this already substantial poster could become even bigger in the months ahead.

Download Festival takes place at Donington Park from 9–13 June 2027. With blink-182 making their debut, Bring Me The Horizon returning to headline, Evanescence taking their place at the top of the bill and Mötley Crüe promising something special, there is already plenty to talk about. One thing is certain: the countdown to Donington has well and truly begun. Get your Download 2027 tickets here.... Which band are you heading to Download 2027 to see? And whose T-shirt will you be hunting down first?