In a rock and metal extravaganza, Download Festival is set to return for its 21st edition in 2024, reborn and recharged as DLXXI.
The festival, renowned as the greatest in its genre, has announced an impressive lineup featuring headliners Queens Of The Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, and Avenged Sevenfold, along with over 70 other prominent bands from the rock world.
Taking place from 14th to 16th June 2024 at Donington Park, Leicestershire, the festival promises an electrifying experience for rock enthusiasts. General tickets go on sale this morning, at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.
Among the stellar lineup are UK and international heavyweights like Royal Blood, The Offspring, Sum 41, Corey Taylor, Machine Head, Pantera, BABYMETAL, Fear Factory, While She Sleeps, Billy Talent, Bowling For Soup, The Used, Hoobastank (playing ‘The Reason’ in full), Atreyu, Counterparts, Bad Omens, Dying Fetus, The Black Dahlia Murder, Those Damn Crows, Holding Absence, Silverstein, Charlotte Sands, Thy Art Is Murder, and Fit For A King, among many others. The diverse lineup caters to the multi-generational appeal of the festival, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Queens Of The Stone Age, headlining for the first time at Download Festival, will grace the hallowed grounds with their dynamic sound. Fall Out Boy, making their debut as headliners, and the explosive Avenged Sevenfold, returning after six years, are set to deliver unforgettable performances.
The festival’s legacy, rooted in sensational artists, a vibrant community, warm atmosphere, and after-hours entertainment at District X, continues to thrive. This year, Download Festival welcomes Liquid Death as its first-ever headline partner, emphasizing sustainability and the elimination of single-use plastic.
Andy Copping, from Download Festival, expresses excitement about DLXXI, saying, “With first-time headliners and our first headline partner with Liquid Death, we are embracing the evolution of Download Festival. We have the best and friendliest community together, and we can’t wait to celebrate the next 20 years of Download with you all.”
As DLXXI unfolds, more acts and surprises are yet to be revealed. Rock enthusiasts, secure your tickets now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk and be part of this historic celebration of rock and metal.
