 Important resident information | Download 2025
To ensure everyone enjoys the festival, here is some information for residents to ensure safety for all.
We’re proud to once again welcome Download Festival to North West Leicestershire – a world-renowned event that brings thousands of music fans to our district each year.
As the licensing authority to the festival, we want to keep you informed about what to expect and how we’re working to minimise the impact on our communities.
Traffic and travel
Download Festival will take place from Wednesday 11 June - Sunday 15 June and traffic in the surrounding area is expected to be busier than usual.
If you're travelling nearby:
- Allow extra time for your journey
- Consider alternative routes or modes of transport
- Follow local signage and traffic management instructions.
We’ll be sharing live updates on our website and social media channels throughout the event.
Keeping our communities safe
We work closely with festival organisers and partner agencies – including the police, highways, and East Midlands Airport – to ensure the event runs smoothly and safely.
Here’s how we’re supporting residents:
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Licensing - As the licensing authority, we ensure the festival meets all legal requirements and operates within its licence conditions
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Health and safety - We review the festival’s safety plans and carry out checks, including food hygiene inspections, to protect public health
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Noise and nuisance monitoring - We monitor noise levels and other potential disturbances to make sure they stay within agreed limits
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Community support - We’re here to help. If you experience any issues during the festival, we’ll share clear guidance on how to report them.
If you are experiencing unreasonable levels of noise, please contact our 24/7 call centre: 020 7688 8920
This is an emergency response service. Please do not call this number simply to report that you can hear noise from the event.
We’re committed to making sure Download Festival is a success for everyone – visitors and residents alike. Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this busy time.
For more information on Download, please visit our dedicated page on our website below.
If you would like any more information directly from Download, please go to Download's dedicated website below.
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