Yesterday, Mad Cool Festival and its organizers announced the first wave of confirmed artists for its 2025 edition. Taking place between July 10, 2025 – July 12, 2025 in Villaverde Madrid‘s Iberdrola Music, a 185,000 square meter space that combines leisure, culture and innovation that aims to become a central cultural and social hub for southern Madrid, the first wave lineup features huge names across a variety of genres and styles.
The first wave lineup features:
Olivia Rodrigo, who with just two albums has captivated a global audience through a blend of introspective lyrics and 90s alt rock-inspired sounds.
The legendary Iggy Pop, who will play a set full of beloved classics from throughout the course of his influential five-plus decade career.
Alanis Morrisette, who will return to Madrid to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of Jagged Little Pill. Yes, 30th anniversary. And yes, we’re getting old. Holy shit, we’re getting old.
Weezer will be playing in Madrid for the first time in 20 years.
Kings of Leon will play both classic anthems and tracks from their latest album.
Thirty Seconds to Mars will play songs from their latest album, It’s the End of the World but It’s a Beautiful Day.
Gracie Abrams, who since her 2019 has won over global audiences with her delicate voice and emotionally charged lyrics will play the festival.
Noah Kahan, one of contemporary folk’s biggest stars is on the lineup.
St. Vincent, who’s renowned for her acclaimed live performances and her uncanny ability to explore complex human emotions, promises to deliver one of the festival’s standout moments.
Renowned French electronic duo Justice will return to the festival with a new album that reinforces their place at the forefront of electronic music.
The festival is happily embracing the nostalgia and resurgence of the indie sleaze movement with sets from British bands Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs and The Wombats. Aussie outfit Jet will play material from 2003’s breakthrough debut Get Born. Glass Animals will also showcase their distant psychedelic sound.
American bands Foster the People, Future Islands, Bright Eyes and FIDLAR are on the lineup.
Rising acts like Benson Boone, Girl in Red, Finneas, Tanner Addell, Artemas, PVRIS and Royel Otis represent a new wave of global talent redefining the musical landscape at the festival. Additionally nationally known acts like Arde Bogotá, Natalia Lacunza and Alcalá Norte will play the festival.
Soul music will also take center stage with sets from Leon Bridges, The Teskey Brothers, who will showcase heartfelt blues-inspired material and Hermanos Gutiérrez, who will transport listeners with their evocative instrumental soundscapes.
Mad Cool will continue to celebrate diversity with sets from electronic acts like The Blessed Madonna, Miss Monique and Krystal Klear, alongside The Backseat Lovers, Mother Mother and Circa Waves.
Legendary hardcore outfit Refused will be making a stop at Mad Cool on their final tour.
Rising emcee Residente, will further cement his status as a global voice for the Latin community with thought-provoking and incisive bars that tackle issues of justice, identity and freedom.
The lineup is rounded out by Argy, Salute, Blondshell, Mark Ambor, Luvcat, Dead Poet Society, Sammy Virji, Deadletter, NSQK, Alessi Rose, Jerub, Hannah Wants, Almost Monday, Last Train, TSHA, MYCHELLE, MYD, Rattlesnake, Pole Position, AKRILLA and FAKEAR.
TICKET SALE INFO
MAD COOL MEMBER PRESALE If you’re a Mad Cool member, from the 20th of December at 9.00am GMT/ 10.00am CET until the 23rd of December at 8.59am GMT/ 9.59am CET, you can get your 3-day ticket with a special price at www.madcooltickets.com General 3-Day Ticket – 189€ + booking fee.
VIP 3-Day Ticket – 350€ + booking fee.
GENERAL SALE General 3-Day Ticket – 210€ + booking fee.
VIP 3-Day Ticket – 399€ + booking fee.
| TICKET SALE INFO MAD COOL MEMBER PRESALE If you’re a Mad Cool member, from the 20th of December at 9.00am GMT/ 10.00am CET until the 23rd of December at 8.59am GMT/ 9.59am CET, you can get your 3-day ticket with a special price at www.madcooltickets.com General 3-Day Ticket – 189€ + booking fee. VIP 3-Day Ticket – 350€ + booking fee. GENERAL SALE General 3-Day Ticket – 210€ + booking fee. VIP 3-Day Ticket – 399€ + booking fee. |
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