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The final roar: Linkin Park and the best moments from Download Sunday

Author Niko Sihvonen - 24.6.2026

A sunny Sunday at Download Festival brought a packed day of memorable performances, including a surprise secret set from Skindred, the theatrical spectacle of Ice Nine Kills, the explosive energy of letlive., and a full-blown rave party courtesy of Scooter.

The festival came to a close with Linkin Park, the first headliner in Download’s history to feature a female vocalist. Drawing a massive crowd, the band delivered a setlist full of hits as fans united to celebrate some of rock’s most iconic songs.

See our final gallery from the festival below:

Catch Your Breath

Mammoth

Ivri

Dogstar

The Pretty Wild

Thrown

TX2

Skindred

Ice Nine Kills

Tom Morello

Bad Omens

letlive.

A Day To Remember

Linkin Park

Audience

Photos: Niko Sihvonen / Rocktografia

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