Download Festival 2025 has officially unveiled its daily lineup, setting the stage for an electrifying weekend packed with massive performances and some tough scheduling choices for fans. With a diverse mix of rock, punk, metal, and alternative acts spread across four stages, attendees will need to plan carefully to catch their must-see artists.
Kicking off the festival on Friday, the Apex Stage will see legendary punk-rock icons Green Day closing out the night, supported by an incredible lineup featuring Weezer, Jimmy Eat World, and Rise Against. Over on the Opus Stage, symphonic metal powerhouse Within Temptation will deliver an epic headline set. The Avalanche Stage promises a blast from the past with McFly stepping into the same coveted slot that Busted occupied last year, a decision that could lead to another tent-bursting crowd of nostalgic fans eager to sing along to early 2000s anthems. Meanwhile, the Dogtooth Stage will be wrapped up by the hauntingly cinematic sounds of Apocalyptica.
Saturday sees the Apex Stage taken over by the enigmatic Sleep Token, leading a night of hypnotic and atmospheric metal. Before their closing set, the likes of Shinedown, Don Broco, and Palaye Royale will warm up the crowd, ensuring an explosive energy throughout the day. Punk royalty will take over the Opus Stage, with The Sex Pistols, fronted by the ever-chaotic Frank Carter promising an unforgettable headline performance. Over at the Avalanche Stage, post-hardcore favorites Dayseeker take the spotlight, while Cradle of Filth will cast a dark, gothic shadow over the Dogtooth Stage, ensuring a heavy and theatrical end to the night.
Sunday’s grand finale will see the mighty Korn bringing the Apex Stage to a close, supported by a lineup packed with heavyweights including Bullet For My Valentine, Spiritbox, and the technical brutality of Meshuggah. The Opus Stage will take a more tongue-in-cheek approach with glam metal pranksters Steel Panther delivering a set full of humor and shredding. The Avalanche Stage will host the long-awaited return of Kids In Glass Houses, making their triumphant comeback to Download’s hallowed ground as headliners. Finally, the Dogtooth Stage will be closed out by the intense and progressive stylings of SikTh, ensuring a mind-bending end to the festival’s smallest but most experimental stage.
With so many legendary acts and rising stars in the mix, Download 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most unforgettable editions yet. Check out the full lineup and get ready to make some tough choices!
