Image: Download Festival 2025 - Lineup Poster
This Friday, the Download Festival 2025 kicks off at Donington Park! From June 13th to 15th, one of Europe’s biggest metal and rock festivals will once again bring the noise. We at Impericon will also be there with a merch stand and can’t wait to see you! Below, we’ve put together all the key info for your festival experience.
The Full Lineup
Download offers four stages packed with performances across three full days! This year’s headliners — Green Day, Sleep Token, and Korn — promise an eclectic mix, ranging from punk rock classics and cutting-edge anthems to nu-metal chaos. Other major acts include Bullet For My Valentine, Lorna Shore, Spiritbox, Rise Against, Cradle Of Filth, and many more!
Here’s the full lineup overview:
Where to Get Tickets
You can grab your festival tickets via the official Download website. Choose between day passes and a variety of camping experiences including General, Caravan, Eco, and Quiet Camping — with 5- and 3-night options available. But hurry — some ticket types like Eco Camping are already sold out!
How to Get to the Festival
You can reach Download by car, motorcycle, campervan, or public transport. If you’re driving, make sure you’ve got a valid parking pass. It’s highly recommended to read the travel guide beforehand — parking areas vary based on ticket type, so planning ahead will save you confusion on-site!
If you’re traveling by train, your best options are East Midlands Parkway or Derby stations. Buses to the festival are available from both locations. Bus schedules can be found here.
Where to Find the Timetable
The official Download 2025 running order is now live! You can view all set times in the official festival app, which we’ll cover in more detail below.
The Download Festival App
Want to stay updated and have everything at your fingertips while you're on the festival grounds? The free official Download Festival App has got you covered. Use it to access the full timetable, get real-time travel updates, and navigate the site with the integrated festival map. You can also favorite your must-see bands to make sure you don’t miss a thing.
The app also includes info on food, drinks, merch, and other festival attractions — plus a curated Download 2025 playlist to help you get in the mood!
Important: You can upload your Ticketmaster tickets into the app so you always have them on hand.
Are There Vegan / Vegetarian Food Options On-Site?
Yes! You’ll find both fully vegan and vegetarian food vendors throughout the festival. There’s even a dedicated overview in the app to help you find them easily.
Impericon at Download 2025
We’re stoked to welcome you back to our Impericon merch booth on the Download grounds! We’ll have loads of fresh merchandise for you to stock up on — come by and say hi!
You can find even more details on the official Download Festival website, including a full list of what you can and can’t bring to the event. The countdown is on!
Feel the Festival Vibe with Merch from the Download 2025 Lineup!
You're in love with this year's Download lineup? You can feel the festival vibe of the 2025 edition even at home, with our official band merch from all your favorite acts of the lineup. From Sleep Token to Korn - we've got you covered! Check out the merch here.
