Volunteer at Download Festival 2026 with Festaff

This summer, Festaff is heading to one of the most iconic venues in UK rock history — Donington Park, Leicestershire — for Download Festival 2026

The UK's premier rock festival Download Festival takes place from 10–14 June 2026, and for the very first time, Festaff volunteers will be part of the team helping make it happen

Whether you're a die-hard rock fan or just ready for your next Festaff adventure, this one is seriously special.

The UK's Biggest Rock Festival Just Got Bigger

This is the 23rd edition of Download, and organisers have pulled together a lineup of over 90 bands across the stages at Donington Park.

Headlining are Limp Bizkit, Guns N' Roses, and Linkin Park — and in the case of all three, these will be their only UK performances of the year. Linkin Park's headline set will also make history, with Emily Armstrong becoming the first female artist to headline the festival in its 22-year run.

Joining them are Bad Omens, Cypress Hill, Trivium, Architects, Electric Callboy, Halestorm, BABYMETAL, Pendulum, The Pretty Reckless, Black Veil Brides, Behemoth, Mastodon, Feeder and many more. L

This is not a quiet weekend in the countryside.

Why Volunteer at Download with Festaff

Volunteering with Festaff means being part of the team that keeps a festival this size running smoothly. At Download 2026, you'll gain real, hands-on experience working one of the UK's most celebrated live music events alongside a brilliant community of volunteers from across the country.

You'll meet new people, build valuable event experience, and still have time to soak up the incredible atmosphere that only a Donington crowd can deliver.

And because this is our first year at Download, being part of the Festaff team here is genuinely a first. That's something worth being part of.

Experience It with the Festaff Community

Festivals like Download are built on shared moments: the crowd, the noise, the energy between sets, the stories you carry home. As a Festaff volunteer, you're right in the middle of all of it.

That's what makes our community what it is: people who show up, get stuck in, and leave with memories (and a seriously good entry on the CV).

Ready to Be Part of It?

Spaces won't hang around for an event this size, so if you're ready to join us at Donington Park this June, make sure you secure your place: festaff.co.uk/applications

We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead and hope to see you on site soon.