LINKIN PARK
Upcoming Event
5-night camping:
General Admission Camping Tickets will only give access into General Camping Campsite. 5 Night Camping Tickets give you access to campsites from Wednesday 10th June until Monday 15th June 2026 and access to the arena on all show days, you will also have access to District X.
Event information can be found here - https://downloadfestival.co.uk/info/
T&C’s - https://downloadfestival.co.uk/terms-conditions/
Accessibility:
Before applying for the use of accessible facilities, please buy your Download festival ticket.
There is no need to buy a ticket for your essential companion. Essential companion tickets are allocated as part of your application.
Once you have your Download festival ticket, please complete the application form on the Download festival website.
For more information about the accessible facilities and how to apply, please see the Download festival website.
Age Restrictions:
Under 5s (ages 0-4 years) FREE but must be accompanied by a ticket-holding adult.
5-12 years olds must be accompanied by a ticket holding adult and each child will require a CHILD Ticket.
13 -15 must purchase an ADULT ticket and be accompanied by a parent / guardian over 18.
Note: Download Festival will contain acts unsuitable for children
Parents may be asked to provide ID with proof of age if the child appears to be over 12 but holding a Child Ticket.
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About LINKIN PARK
It all began in the west San Fernando Valley of Southern California when Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson and Rob Bourdon became fast friends while attending high school in Agoura Hills. After graduation, with the addition of Joseph Hahn and Phoenix, the band took the name Xero, then morphed into Hybrid Theory, with changes to its membership. The final piece fell into place in 1999 in the form of Arizona vocalist Chester Bennington, and they chose the name Linkin Park, a wry variation of a local park in Santa Monica, California.
Their signing to Warner Bros Records led to debut album Hybrid Theory in October 2000. Exploring frustration, anger, fear and confusion from a younger person's perspective, Hybrid Theory was lauded by Rolling Stone as "twelve songs of compact fire indivisibly blending alternative metal, hip-hop, and turntable art." It launched three chart-topping singles including In The End, received a 2002 Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance for Crawling, and won nominations for Best Rock Album and Best New Artist. Following the innovative Reanimation, a remix album which featured collaborations with Black Thought, Jonathan Davis and others that rose to number 2 on the Billboard 200, Linkin Park underwent a painstaking approach in the creation of their next album, Meteora. Released in March 2003, the album offered a wider sound palette and an even more diverse array of styles: from wildly distressed samples and heavy guitars on songs such as Somewhere I Belong, to strings and piano on Breaking The Habit to complex beats on Easier To Run, all complemented by Bennington's and Shinoda's powerful vocals. In late 2004, the ambitious Collision Course again found Linkin Park in collaboration, creating mash-ups of seven LP songs and six Jay-Z songs, and winning another Grammy for Numb/Encore.
Minutes To Midnight was the third studio release from Linkin Park, released internationally in 2007. The album, co-produced by the legendary Rick Rubin and band frontman Mike Shinoda, took 14 months to write and record. This intensive process resulted in the recording of over one hundred rough ideas for songs.
Linkin Park
Linkin Park is an American rock band known for pioneering the fusion of alternative rock and nu-metal, blending heavy metal, hip-hop, and electronic elements.
After their formation in 1996 in California, they rose to international fame with their debut album, Hybrid Theory, which became certified Diamond and featured hits like In the End and Crawling. Their innovative sound and emotional intensity have influenced a generation of artists and fans worldwide.1,2
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Linkin Park’s Background
Formed by high school friends Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, and Rob Bourdon in Agoura Hills, California, Linkin Park started as a band called Xero. After early lineup changes and perseverance, they landed a record deal and released Hybrid Theory in 2000, a watershed moment that launched their career and introduced the world to the raw, emotive vocals of Chester Bennington. Known for combining rock and rap with introspective lyrics, Linkin Park gained a vast following through albums like Meteora and Minutes to Midnight, evolving their sound while maintaining core themes of angst and resilience.
Today, Linkin Park continues that legacy with longtime bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell and new members Emily Armstrong on lead vocals and Colin Brittain on drums, ushering in a bold new chapter while honoring the spirit that defined their rise.1,2,3,4
Linkin Park’s Awards
Linkin Park has earned broad recognition and numerous accolades for their genre-defining work and commercial success.
- Grammy Awards - Best Hard Rock Performance and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (2002, 2006): Two wins, namely Best Hard Rock Performance for Crawling and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for Numb/Encore.3
- American Music Awards (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2012, 2017, 2025): Seven wins, including Favorite Alternative Artist and Favorite Rock Song, celebrating their popularity and impact on rock music.4
- MTV Video Music Awards (2002, 2003, 2004, 2008): Four wins, reflecting their innovative music video artistry and broad appeal.2,6
Linkin Park’s Biggest Hits
Their catalog includes iconic songs and albums that helped define early 2000s rock and beyond.
- Hybrid Theory (2000): 12X Platinum-certified debut album featuring classics like In the End and One Step Closer.7
- Meteora (2003): Follow-up 8X Platinum-certified album that solidified their unique sound with hits such as Numb and Breaking the Habit.7
- Minutes to Midnight (2007): 5X Platinum-certified album marked a stylistic evolution with songs like What I’ve Done, blending rock and electronic influences.7
See Linkin Park Live
Linkin Park’s live shows are high-energy, genre-blending events that combine rock power with electronic visuals. Featuring immersive LEDs, live sampling, and setlists mixing hits and new songs, their performances deliver emotional impact and strong crowd connection across global stages.8 Get Linkin Park concert tickets at AXS to witness their electrifying live presence.
Sources:
- 25 Years Later: How Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory' Changed Rock Forever - Festivaltopia
- Linkin Park Biography - 8Notes
- Linkin Park - GRAMMY
- Linkin Park - Rock on the Net
- How Many Awards Has Linkin Park Won - Grunge
- The Winner of Every MTV VMAs Rock Video Award Since 1989 - LoudWire
- Gold & Platinum - RIAA
- Linkin Park Tickets & Tour Dates 2025 - Linkin Park Tour
- Early Entry, VIP, & Pits - LINKIN PARK UNDERGROUND HELP CENTER
- Linkin Park Live Tour & Concert Review Consensus - LiveRate
- Linkin Park Facts for Kids - Kiddle