This page will be updated with live travel updates. Take a look at our Travel Info page and make sure you’ve checked our comprehensive driving guide before you set off.
13/6 – 8.30am
Traffic is moving well. If you’re arriving at Download today, make sure you follow our Day and Weekend Arena travel guide.
12/6 – 10pm
National Highways have reported congestion due to lane closures on the M1 between J23a-J24 northbound for roadworks. Please be patient and prepare for slow traffic.
12/6 – 11am
Don’t forget to check which campsites have the most space in advance on our app.
12/6 – 7am
The A453 is open and traffic is moving. Downloaders arriving today should continue to follow our travel guide and head to the right car park for your ticket type.
11/6 – 1.30pm
Traffic is clear. Staff are directing Downloaders to campsites with best availability (you can check this before you arrive in our app).
11/6 – 9.30am
If you’re arriving today, traffic is currently clear. Remember to follow our travel guide and head to the right car park for your ticket type.
10/6 – 1pm
Traffic is moving – please be patient as we work to get you on site as quick as we can and continue to follow yellow festival signs.
10/6 – 10:30am
Don’t forget to check which campsites have the most space in advance on our app.
10/6 – 8am
Car parks are now open for camping ticket holders.
10/6 – 7am
Traffic into Download is currently clear. Take a look at opening times to plan your arrival.
FAQs
Yes, if you’re travelling by car or motorbike, you’ll need to purchase a Car Park Pass or Motorbike Parking Pass. We strongly recommend booking in advance – availability on the gate is not guaranteed. Pre-booked parking passes will be posted out to you closer to the event, with delivery taking place up until the week before the festival.
You can purchase your parking pass via Ticketmaster. For alternative travel options and further travel information, please visit our Travel Info page.
Last post dates:
UK customers: Thursday 4th June 2026 @ 5pm
International customers: Tuesday 26th May 2026 @ 5pm
Customers without a pre-booked parking pass should be aware that parking availability across the weekend will be limited.
For information about accessible parking, please visit our accessibility page.
Car Parking
Camping customers should purchase a Camping Car Park Pass.
Weekend arena customers should purchase a Weekend Arena Car Park Pass.
Friday customers should purchase a Friday Car Park Pass.
Saturday customers should purchase a Saturday Car Park Pass.
Sunday customers should purchase a Sunday Car Park Pass.
Motorbike Parking
If you wish to park a motorbike on site, you will need to purchase a Motorbike Parking Pass.
Friday customers should purchase a Friday Motorbike Parking Pass.
Saturday customers should purchase a Saturday Motorbike Parking Pass.
Sunday customers should purchase a Sunday Motorbike Parking Pass.
Visit back closer to the festival for all updated travel information, including road closures & traffic, weather, car park capacity and more.
Car park hangers will start to be posted out around one month before the festival and can arrive up to a week before the event. If you have not received your Car Park Pass 5 days before the event, please contact the ticket agent you booked your Car Park Pass with and they will be able to help.
Head to our opening times page for entry times by ticket type, as well as opening times for the campsites, Main Arena, District X, car parks and more.