Take a walk on the dark side at this weekend of epic riffs and serious headbanging. The line-up is a living rock ’n’ roll hall of fame, with classic acts from the ’70s and ’80s rubbing shoulders with relative newcomers from the worlds of nu-metal, hardcore and emo. It’s hosted by Leicestershire motorsport circuit Donington Park, a venue whose biker heritage works perfectly. You won’t find fripperies like gourmet food options here: this fest is all about getting down and dirty.
Big names: Queens of the Stone Age, Fall Out Boy, Royal Blood.
Required apparel: Vintage Slayer T-shirt, ideally sleeveless.
Don’t say: ‘I forgot my ear protection.’
Donington Park, Leicestershire. Jun 14-16.