Before the official reveal on November 7, 2023, several big names were heavily linked to the festival through forum leaks and social media "clues":
For the 21st anniversary, organizers opted for a mix of "Download debuts" and veteran heavyweights: download headliners 2024 rumours
Queens Of The Stone Age (First-time headliner) Saturday, June 15: Fall Out Boy (First-time headliner) Sunday, June 16: Avenged Sevenfold (Third time headlining) The Most Persistent Rumours: Hits and Misses Before the official reveal on November 7, 2023,
Too early to guess headliners for next year? : r/downloadfestival Below is an exploration of the major rumours
The official headliners for (June 14–16) are Queens Of The Stone Age , Fall Out Boy , and Avenged Sevenfold . While the lineup is fully confirmed, the months leading up to the announcement were filled with intense speculation and "leaks" that kept fans buzzing.
Below is an exploration of the major rumours that dominated the 2024 cycle and how they compared to the final reality.