Mad Cool 2026: tenth anniversary, headline acts and new festival format
Mad Cool returns to Madrid with its tenth-anniversary edition, running 8–11 July 2026 at Villaverde (Iberdrola Music). Over seventy artists will perform, including Foo Fighters, Florence + The Machine, Lorde, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Pulp, Twenty One Pilots and Moby.
The festival introduces a rethought format to enhance attendee experience: schedule adjustments, reallocated rest and dining areas, and reinforced sustainability measures. Daily capacity is reported between 50,000–55,000 attendees, emphasizing quality over quantity.
Lineup by day: Foo Fighters open Wednesday; Florence + The Machine and Lorde headline Thursday; Twenty One Pilots and Kings Of Leon Friday; Nick Cave, Pulp, and David Byrne Saturday. The program combines legendary headliners, current artists, and electronic sets for a balanced festival experience.
