Mad Cool Festival 2026 Announces Initial Lineup for Madrid Event
The Mad Cool Festival has unveiled its initial lineup for the 2026 edition, scheduled to take place in Madrid, Spain, from July 8-11. The festival, which first launched in 2017, is set to feature a diverse range of artists, including Foo Fighters, Twenty One Pilots, and Florence + The Machine. Electronic music acts and local Spanish talent are also part of the announced roster, positioning Mad Cool as a prominent European summer event.
The Mad Cool Festival is scheduled to return to Madrid, Spain, from July 8-11, 2026. This edition marks another installment for the festival, which has been held in the Spanish capital since 2017.
Among the artists announced for the 2026 lineup are Foo Fighters, marking their return to the city in nearly a decade. Other confirmed acts include Twenty One Pilots, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Zara Larsson, Jennie, Wolf Alice, and Florence + The Machine.
Fans of electronic music can anticipate performances from artists such as Polo + Pan, Boyz Noise, and Palms Trax. The festival also plans to feature local Spanish talent, with acts including Luxi Villar, La Paloma, and Hoonine.
In previous years, Mad Cool Festival has hosted a variety of notable artists. Past performers have included Green Day (2017), Arctic Monkeys (2018), Depeche Mode (2018), The Cure (2019), Metallica (2023), Dua Lipa (2024), and Olivia Rodrigo (2025).
According to Billboard, the festival's timing coincides with a fallow year for the UK's Glastonbury festival in 2026, which may enhance the appeal of European events like Mad Cool for attendees seeking summer music experiences.
