Early Bird tickets have sold out faster than ever, and with the line-up announcement just around the corner, your last chance to grab a cheaper ticket is here…

Words & photo by Felix Bartlett | Oct 15, 2026

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Download Festival 2027 is already off to a massive start, with organisers confirming that next year’s edition is officially the fastest-selling in the festival’s history.

Early Bird tickets for Download XXIV sold out at record speed, and there’s still plenty of excitement building ahead of the festival’s return to Donington Park from June 9-13, 2027.

The line-up is expected to be announced imminently, with fans already busy speculating over who could be headlining after Download started dropping clues about next year’s bill.

If you haven’t got your ticket sorted yet, there are still some Late Bird tickets available at a discounted price. These are your last chance to lock in a cheaper ticket before prices increase following the line-up reveal.

And there’s more to Download than just the bands. The festival’s Beyond The Bands offering will return with plenty to keep festival-goers busy between sets, including comedy, DJ sets, film screenings, yoga, meditation and sound baths.

With further improvements and new collaborations planned for 2027, Download is gearing up for another huge year at Donington Park.

Download Festival 2027 takes place from June 9-13. Grab your tickets now via the official Download Festival website.