Campfires and Gas
Open campfires are not allowed at Download Festival. Anyone that starts a fire or throws toxic or dangerous items onto a fire leaves themselves liable for eviction.
NO GAS canisters or petrol fuelled cookers will be allowed anywhere on site. There will be no exception to this rule, anyone found using gas may be asked to leave site!
Alternatively please use one of the following: meth stoves including fuel, trangia stoves, solid fuel, gel stoves, green base camp cooker and firelighter stoves.
Any liquid fuel such as Meth Stoves (with 1L methylated fuel/spirit max) and/or Trangia Stoves (1L Trangia fuel max) should be in a sealed original container to ensure that it can be used and stored safely.
Please raise BBQ’s and camping stoves at least 30cms off the ground to avoid burning the site.
Do not use BBQ’s inside of tents.
For more information, please read our guide to cooking at Download.
Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless, highly poisonous gas that can kill in minutes. Never take a portable barbecue – or lit charcoal – into an enclosed space like a tent or caravan. Make sure exhaust fumes from generators are properly vented away from occupied areas.
If you think you have potentially be exposed to carbon monoxide gas from a BBQ or gas powered heater whilst at the festival, please contact a steward immediately.
Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Tiredness and confusion
- Stomach pain
- Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing
Drones
Just a friendly reminder that drones are strictly prohibited, given the proximity to East Midlands Airport. This is a very serious offence, and police will be onsite to enforce this. Arrests have been made in the past, please don’t miss out on Download by doing this!
Illegal Substances
Download Festival does not condone the use and supply of illegal drugs on site. For more information, take a look at our drugs policy.
Fancy Dress & Costume Guidelines
We love seeing your creativity however for everyone’s safety and comfort, we ask that you don’t bring any fake or replica weapons, including toy guns, swords, or other realistic-looking props. These items can cause confusion during security checks and may be mistaken for real weapons by our team or the police. They can also be distressing to other festival-goers. Similarly, we ask that you do not bring masks that will obscure your face.