Download 2026 Confirms Over 90 Bands Including Guns N' Roses, Linkin Park, Limp Bizkit Headlining

Download Festival 2026 has announced its lineup with over 90 bands, headlined by Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park, marking significant appearances such as Limp Bizkit's first UK major festival headlining and Linkin Park's return with a new singer. The festival will be held from June 10 to 14 at Donington Park in the UK. Meanwhile, KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas 2025, scheduled for December 13 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, features nu metal bands Evanescence and Papa Roach among its lineup, along with Rise Against, Social Distortion, and others. This annual event supports local youth organizations Para Los Niños and the Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, emphasizing community empowerment and education. Tickets for KROQ's event go on sale November 7, highlighting the concert's role as a longstanding Southern California holiday tradition with strong alternative and rock representation. Both events showcase major acts in rock and metal, appealing to diverse audiences and supporting charitable causes.