The Mad Cool Festival 2026 lineup has officially arrived, and it’s one of the most ambitious in the festival’s history. Returning for its tenth anniversary, the event promises an unforgettable celebration of live music, featuring some of the biggest global stars across pop, rock, and alternative. The festival will run from July 8 to July 11, 2026, at the venue in Madrid, Spain, continuing its legacy as one of Europe’s premier summer music events.
The 2026 edition brings a diverse and multigenerational bill. Foo Fighters, Moby, The War on Drugs, and Wolf Alice will kick things off on July 8, delivering an opening night rooted in powerful rock and alternative energy. The momentum continues on July 9 with a mix of pop and indie excellence: Florence + The Machine, Jennie, Lorde, and Teddy Swims are set to headline, marking Jennie’s first-ever solo appearance at a European festival.
Twenty One Pilots, Kings of Leon, Pixies, and Halsey will take over on Friday, July 10. The closing day, July 11, will feature legendary acts Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Pulp, The Black Crowes, and David Byrne, ensuring the festival ends on a timeless note.
Beyond its impressive headliners, Mad Cool Festival 2026 boasts a strong supporting lineup. Zara Larsson, Reneé Rapp, and Charlie Puth will join the bill, alongside several Spanish and international acts.
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Tickets for Mad Cool Festival 2026 will go on sale November 20 at 10 a.m. local time through the festival’s official website.
Here’s the full lineup.
8th July – Wednesday
– Foo Fighters
– Moby
– The War on Drugs
– Wolf Alice
– The Last Dinner Party
– The Warning
– Jehnny Beth
– The War and Treaty
– Palaye Royale
– Dogstar
– Hot Milk
– Villanelle
– Hotwax
– Hoonie
– Madmadmad
– Bigger Splash
9th July – Thursday
– Florence + The Machine
– Jennie
– Lorde
– Teddy Swims
– Zara Larsson
– Reneé Rapp
– Charlie Puth
– The Blaze (DJ set)
– Omat
– Sadie Jean
– Zimmer90
– Chloe Slater
– Frost Children
– Son Mieux
– Florentenes
– La Paloma
– Boys Noize
– Palms Trax
– Yung Prado
– Amrita
10th July – Friday
– Twenty One Pilots
– Kings of Leon
– Pixies
– Halsey
– A Perfect Circle
– Interpol
– Sigrid
– Holly Humberstone
– Midnight Generation
– Clifords
– Usted Señálemelo
– Karen Dió
– Rio Kosta
– My First Time
– Polo & Pan (DJ set)
– Bunt.
– Swimming Paul
– Weval
– Maesic
11th July – Saturday
– Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
– Pulp
– The Black Crowes
– David Byrne
– Kasabian
– Jalen Ngonda
– The Vaccines
– Matt Berninger
– The Reytons
– Persia Holder
– Overpass
– TTSFU
– Supermodel
– Richie Hawtin
– Nina Kraviz
– Aerea
– Luxi Villar
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