The next edition of the UK’s premier rock festival will take place between Wednesday 9th and Sunday 13th June 2027.
Bags must be A4 size or under (30cm height x 8cm depth x 21cm width) to enter the main arena.
These bag restrictions apply ONLY to the arena and not to the campsites.
All Downloaders will be subject to extra searches of their bags (as well as their vehicles and their person).
Download Festival takes place at the hallowed grounds of rock, Donington Park, Derby, next to East Midlands Airport. Get to the festival by car, train, plane, coach and more – head to our Travel Info section to find out more.
More information will be available closer to the festival date.
More information will be available closer to the festival date.
More information will be available closer to the festival date.
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There will be places to charge your phone on site. More information will be available closer to the festival date.
There will be multiple water points across the site – remember to bring a refillable bottle
In 2025, we had over 160 food and drink vendors across the site. From our street food area Welder’s Yard to our food stage in District X, the Beer Hall and cocktail bars to our alcohol-free Bar Zero, there’s something for every taste.
Dietary Requirements
We are continuously looking to grow our ‘free-from’ traders, whether that’s 100% vegan or 100% coeliac friendly. In 2025 we had over 40 food vendors offering a vegan main meal option and over 80 offering a vegetarian meal option. We also added even more food stalls that are coeliac friendly with over thirty different traders offering gluten free options.
More information will be available closer to the festival date.
Lockers will be available in the Main Arena, District X and the Accessible Campsites.
Free showers are provided specifically for campers, these are located in District X. Facilities include individual shower cubicles and a communal changing area.
We’re a cashless festival so please make sure you bring your bank cards and have your phones charged for contactless.
Given the proximity to East Midlands Airport, drones are strictly prohibited. Police will be onsite to enforce this as it is a very serious offence.
Lots of Downloaders come to the festival solo – we have a Lone Wolf camping area within general camping where you can meet like-minded festival goers! More information will be available closer to the festival date.
There is no re-admission to the Main Arena for day ticket holders.
Camping at Download Festival but don’t have a tent? Check out our tent buying guide:
- Do you need to buy one? Look into tent hire services as well as asking around to borrow one. There will be tent rental options available onsite.
- If you do decide on buying one, we recommend investing in one that can survive the weekend. Not only is it better for the environment but it also saves you money in the long run!
- When buying a tent make sure to read the reviews and do some research. Some tents are more waterproof than others so look out for the HH rating which tells you how much water the tent can handle – generally you want one with a rating higher than HH1500, but we recommend a HH3000 one to stay warm and dry.
- Give your tent a test run before the festival and become a tent packing pro. You’ll thank yourself on the Monday morning!
Here’s a list of our festival essentials to get you through the weekend!
- Festival tickets (download mobile tickets)
- ID – accepted forms include a passport (not a photocopy), full driving licence, proof of age card bearing a PASS hologram, Ministry of Defence identity card or National Identity card issued by an EU member state.
- Payment method (we’re a cashless festival so make sure to bring your bank cards and have your phones charged for contactless).
- Mobile phone + charging (charging points will be available to hire).
- Refillable water bottle (water points will be available across the site)
- Waterproof coat and wellies if it’s raining. Suncream, sunglasses and a hat is it’s sunny. Check the weather but this is England so prepare for EVERYTHING
- A durable tent (if not using one of our pre-pitched tent options). Check out our top tips for buying a tent.
- Medication (if required)
- Sleeping mat / bag, duvet, pillows
- Toiletries
- Toilet roll
- Ear plugs + eye mask
- Small bag / bum bag to carry valuables (main arena restrictions: A4 Sized Bag H30 x W21 x D8 cm)
- Glasses / contact lenses + solution
- Bin bag (for dirty clothing / footwear)
For any other items you want to bring, check out our list of things you can and can’t bring to make sure it’s allowed.
During the festival, we have a dedicated Lost Property Team onsite to help reunite items with their owners.
Fill out the lost property form to report any items lost during Download 2026.
There will be a full range of official merchandise available to buy at the festival from several official outlets, including our Megastore! In the meantime, visit our official merchandise shop online.
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