Blink-182 are set to make their debut at Download Festival in 2027, joining Evanescence and Bring Me The Horizon as headliners for the event's upcoming edition. The announcement places the pop-punk trio at the top of a bill that features more than 100 rock and metal acts, scheduled to take place at Donington Park in Leicestershire from 9 to 13 June.
A Historic Debut and a Milestone
For Blink-182, the performance marks their first appearance at Download, despite a career that began in the 1990s California skate punk scene. The band, known for hits like 'All the Small Things' and 'What's My Age Again?', have achieved two UK top 10 singles and scored their first number one album in 2016, 21 years after their debut record. Their drummer, Travis Barker, who is married to Kourtney Kardashian, survived a plane crash in 2008 that claimed four lives.
Evanescence, fronted by Amy Lee, will become the second female-fronted act to headline Download. The band, founded in the mid-1990s, are best known for their 2003 UK number one single 'Bring Me to Life'. This follows Linkin Park's headline slot in 2025, which marked the first time a female-led band topped the bill. Linkin Park have since reformed with Emily Armstrong as lead vocalist following the death of Chester Bennington in 2017. Armstrong's appointment drew criticism from some fans due to her alleged ties to the Church of Scientology and past support for convicted rapist Danny Masterson, though she has since distanced herself from those associations.
Bring Me The Horizon Return
Bring Me The Horizon, formed in Sheffield, will headline for the second time in five years. The band recently announced plans to re-record their 2006 debut album 'Count Your Blessings' to celebrate its 20th anniversary. The original record was rooted in deathcore, a genre known for its aggressive sound, before the band shifted towards metalcore, pop and electronic rock. Frontman Oli Sykes acknowledged that some of the original lyrics could be interpreted as misogynistic, but told the BBC Radio 1 Rock Show that revisiting their roots was 'a lot of fun' and allowed them to 'remake the album how we wanted it to sound back then'.
The festival's lineup also includes The Prodigy, 5 Seconds of Summer, and a special performance by heavy metal legends Mötley Crüe. Other acts announced are Turnstile, Faith No More, Body Count ft. Ice-T and Malevolence, with more to be revealed. Download describes its bill as 'bigger, better and bolder than ever', offering 'something for everyone, from huge artists to electric newcomers'.
In recent years, Download has expanded beyond traditional rock and metal, featuring pop acts and surprise guests such as the Vengaboys in 2024 and Dogstar, the band formed by actor Keanu Reeves, in 2026. Tickets for the 2027 event go on general sale at 10:00 GMT on Sunday, with some pre-sales currently available.
