On June 12, 2026, fans will gather at Donington Park in Castle Donington, England, to celebrate the life and legacy of rock icon Lemmy Kilmister. The seventh "Lemmy Forever" ceremony will take place at 3:00 p.m. during the annual Download Festival.
As part of the ongoing initiative to keep Lemmy's spirit connected to the music and fans he loved, a special ceremony will be held at the onsite Lemmy's Lounge. A portion of Lemmy's ashes will be enshrined in a vessel designed as a classic fruit machine, a fitting tribute to one of his favorite pastimes.
For years, these events were led by longtime guitarist Phil Campbell. Following Campbell's passing in March of this year, another close friend of Lemmy will step forward to preside over the ceremony and carry on the tradition of honoring the legend.
The "Lemmy Forever" journey has already brought tributes to several significant locations, including Hellfest in France, Wacken Open Air in Germany, and the Rainbow Bar & Grill in West Hollywood. Motörhead manager Todd Singerman explained that the initiative allows fans who cannot travel to Hollywood to pay their respects and share stories in places that held meaning for Lemmy.
The ceremony will also serve as a moment for the community to honor Phil Campbell. Singerman noted that Lemmy would have certainly wanted fans to raise a glass to his longtime bandmate.
Following the festivities at Download, the ashes will be transported to the O2 Apollo Manchester for another ceremony on June 16 at 12:00 p.m. In a recurring tribute, the ashes will make this pilgrimage to the Download Festival annually before returning to the O2 Apollo Manchester, where they will remain for the rest of the year.
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