Download Festival 2026: Latest weather forecast as campers arrive at Donington Park

Campers heading to Download Festival are at risk of hail and thunder, according to the latest forecast.

Thousands of rock fans are set to descend on Donington Park, near East Midlands Airport, from today (June 10) until Sunday (June 14), with headline performances from Guns N Roses, Limp Bizkit and Linkin Park.

Many campers have already started to arrive ahead the performances over the weekend, but it may be a bit dreary for campers.

The Met Office forecast for Derby predicts “Sunny spells and heavy thundery showers. Breezy and cool.”

It added: “A dry start, before the clouds bubble up to give another day of sunny spells and showers.

“The showers will be heavy, with the risk of hail and thunder. A breezy day, locally gusty near heavier showers. Feeling cool. Maximum temperature 16 °C.”

According to the predictions, Thursday (June 11) will also see a “dry start, before increasing cloud and outbreaks of rain, locally heavy, spreads east across all parts during the day. Windy, locally gusty on hills. Feeling humid. Maximum temperature 18 °C.”

However, conditions could improve ahead of performances at the weekend.

The long range forecast for the area, which was last updated at 4am today (June 10), is currently predicting “variable cloud and brighter spells, with some scattered light showers on Friday, these easing later. Breezy. Dry with sunny spells on Saturday and Sunday. Feeling warmer, with light winds.”