Download Festival typically takes place in Donington Park, Leicestershire, at the beginning of June. Previous headliners of the British-made rock festival have included Metallica, Marilyn Manson, and Slipknot.
On 1 March, Download's organisers announced via Twitter that the festival would not be taking place this year. "We're sorry to announce that Download 2021 will no longer be taking place. Please read the full statement below," the statement read.
"Download will return stronger than ever 10th - 12th June 2022 with headliners @kiss, @IronMaiden and @BiffyClyro."
Status of festival: Cancelled for 2021.