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Duff McKagan Places Lemmy’s Ashes At Download 2026 & Ashes Arrive At O2 Apollo Manchester


Among the music, the noise, and the unmistakable energy of a rock ’n’ roll crowd — the kind of place Lemmy always felt at home — his ashes have found their place at Download Festival.

In a special Lemmy Forever ceremony, longtime friend Duff McKagan placed a miniature of Lemmy’s custom urn containing a portion of his ashes inside one of his own personal fruit machines, a fitting tribute for a man who lived life on his own terms and found joy in the places and moments that brought people together.

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DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL COMES HOME TO DONINGTON PARK FOR A SOLD OUT 23RD EDITION FOR THE AGES


Sunday 14 Jun – Download Festival, the greatest celebration of alternative music in the UK, united fans to witness its most expansive and diverse lineup yet. Over five incredible days, Donington Park, the spiritual home of rock, burst to life as the Download community joined forces once again. From returning champions of the main stage, to the genre’s most formidable acts and hotly tipped newcomers, this year’s festival had something for everyone. 

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Motörhead Announce 7th Lemmy Forever Ceremony At Download Festival 2026


On June 12, 2026 at 3:00 PM local time in Donington, we will once again gather to celebrate our friend, our brother, and one of rock ’n’ roll’s greatest icons, Lemmy Kilmister, at the legendary Download Festival.

As part of the ongoing Lemmy Forever initiative, a special ceremony will take place at the onsite Lemmy’s Lounge, where a miniature of Lemmy’s custom urn containing a portion of some of his ashes will be enshrined in a vessel which represents one of Lemmy’s true loves in life, and something which went on the road with him too, a place he would undoubtedly have approved of — the classic fruit machine.

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DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL’S DISTRICT X UNLEASHES LINE-UP FOR 2026


Monday 23 March 2026: With less than three months to go, Download Festival has revealed the thrilling line-up for its ultimate playground, District X. Featuring the likes of Five, Electric Six, Dick & Dom, The All-American Rejects, Creeper, MODESTEP, Bat Sabbath, TokenGrass and all sorts of other wild and wonderful delights, District X promises to take Downloaders to another dimension once again. Taking place from 10-14 June 2026 at the legendary Donington Park, Download Festival continues to re-define the traditional festival experience. Weekend camping tickets have now sold out, but final remaining weekend arena and day tickets are available now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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Download Festival Announces Headliners Plus 90 Other Bands For 2026!


Monday 3 November 2025: Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, returns for its molten hot 23rd edition, reborn and recharged in 2026 as DLXXIII. Announced today are three monumental headliners, with their only UK shows in 2026 – Limp Bizkit, Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park – with over 90 more colossal names spanning the full spectrum of rock, metal, punk, emo, hardcore, alternative and classic rock. This year’s festival will take place on 10-14 June 2026 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets onsale now at www.downloadfestival.co.uk.

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DOWNLOAD FESTIVAL’S SUN-DRENCHED 22ND EDITION SHINES WITH FRESH HEADLINERS AND FIERCE ENERGY


More than 75,000 fans descended on Donington Park this week for an abundance of unforgettable moments at the most anticipated Download Festival ever. Across five sun-drenched days, the site was alive with energy as the Download community came together once again to celebrate the best in rock, metal and alternative music. 
  
This year’s festival marked a new chapter, with all three headliners – Green Day, Sleep Token and Korn – taking the top slot for the first time. From chart-topping legends to fast-rising newcomers, the line-up reflected the ever-evolving sound of the scene and the diverse tastes of today’s audience. With packed crowds, electric atmospheres and standout performances across all stages, Download 2025 delivered a week to remember. 

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