Download Festival announces 2024 headliners and more than 80 bands

Download Festival is looking forward to 2024, revealing its headliners and adding more than 80 bands to its already stellar line-up. Prepare to be swept away by a wave of rock and metal with Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy and Avenged Sevenfold headlining the event at the iconic Donington Park. This announcement marks the first time that Queens Of The Stone Age and Fall Out Boy have taken center stage at the festival, promising historic shows.

In addition to the headliners, the festival shines with the confirmation of bands that cover various genres and styles, ensuring that there is something for everyone. Among the highlights are Royal Blood, known for their powerful rock; The Offspring, punk rock icons; Sum 41, who continue to delight pop punk fans; Corey Taylor, with his magnetic presence; Machine Head, bringing the best of heavy metal; BABYMETAL, in a unique fusion of J-pop and metal; and Bad Omens, who promise to deliver breathtaking metalcore.

"We're super excited to be playing Download for the third time. They say third time's the charm, so we're really hoping to shine this time!" shares Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold. We thank everyone who comes back and joins us in the madness and fun.

Download Festival 2024, or DLXXI, will take place from June 14 to 16, 2024, promising to be an unmissable celebration for music aficionados. Barclaycard pre-sale tickets are now available, offering you the chance to guarantee your presence at this event that promises to go down in history.

Get ready to experience the best of rock, metal and beyond at Download 2024. Check out the full program and get ready for an unforgettable festival!