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WHERE: Madrid, Spain
WHEN: from 10th to 13th July 2025
Madrid vs Barcelona.
Using football terms, many speak of “El Clasico”, indicating a challenge that has always distinguished the two Spanish cities.
Since 2016, Madrid and Barcelona have also rivaled the music scene.
Until recently, in fact, in terms of festivals, the Catalan city was unrivaled, thanks to its Primavera Sound Barcelona. Despite not having the same story as its rival, Mad Cool Festival was able to carve out a leading role immediately. Today, it is considered the reference point of European summer festivals.
Obtaining, already from the first edition, an incredible success in terms of spectators, enough to force the organizers to move the location from 2018.
Music, of course, is the undisputed protagonist of the Mad Cool Festival. The genres represented are manifold: pop, indie, rock, electronics, alternatives …
However, art in all its forms, gastronomy and tourism are celebrated at the event. Bon is a coincidence, in fact, that the Festival takes place almost close to the Pride Festival / Orgullo Madrid!
Photo ©, Yosoloyo
International artists and important headliners were, of course, another successful element of the Festival. Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Nine Inch Nails, Green Day, Kings of Leon, The Who, Prodigy, Depeche Mode, to name a few. For this year, just browse the lineup to realize the importance of the festival.
And, to frame the splendid Madrid. Ideal opportunity to visit the splendid Spanish capital.
PRACTICAL INFO
HOW TO GET
Espacio Mad Cool is the location of the festival. The area is located north-east of the city, not far from Barajas and the homonymous international airport, which is less than 10 km away.
Arriving to Madrid by plane, it will be quite easy to get to the festival. You can use the Cercanias de Madrid rail network, from Aeropuerto T4 to Valdebebas, in a journey of 5 minutes in total. A few minutes walk and you will have arrived.
Valdebebas is the closest train stop. Coming from the center, you will have to make several changes to get to your destination. The quickest way, probably, is to start from the central Sol, near Plaza Major, and, from here, by metro, to reach Chamartin; from the latter, the C1 train takes you to Valdebebas.
MAD COOL FESTIVAL LINEUP 2025
This year too, the festival will take place over 4 days, from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th July. The names on the bill are truly top-notch. Here are the artists who will perform at the Mad Cool Festival Madrid 2025:
- Thursday 10th. Main Stage: Kings Of Leon • Gracie Abrams • Iggy Pop • Weezer Leon Bridges • The Backseat Lovers • Mother Mother • The Wombats Royel Otis • Bright Eyes • Refused • Fidlar • Blondshell • Circa Waves Nsok • Alessi Rose • Geordie Greep • Deadletter • Jerub • Kingfishr.
The Loop Stage: Argy • Miss Monique • MYD Live • Hannah Wants. - Friday 11th. Main Stage: Nine Inch Nails • Noah Kahan • Alanis Morissette • Benson Boone • Foster The People • Jet • Kaiser Chiefs • Artemas • Future Islands • Mark Ambor • Hermanos Gutierrez • Natalia Lacunza • Dead Poet Society • Alcala Norte • Bad Nerves • Almost Monday • Last Train • Battlesnake • Mychelle.
The Loop Stage: The Blessed Madonna • Mathame • TSHA • Krystal Klear • Pole Position. - Saturday 12th. Main Stage: Olivia Rodrigo • Justice • Arde Bogota • Thirty Seconds To Mars • St. Vincent • Glass Animals • Girl In Red • Finneas • Bloc Party Pvris • The Teskey Brothers • Luvcat
Tanner Adell • Akriila.
The Loop Stage: Sammy Virji • Salute • Chloé Caillet • Fakear - Sunday 13th. Speciale Bruch Electronic X Mad Cool
Photo ©, Diario de Madrid
TICKETS 2025
Even at Mad Cool, Tickets will be sold in progressive stages, with increasing prices. For each stage, availability is limited, so if you don’t plan ahead, you will hardly be able to buy a ticket.
The complete pass for 4 days costs 237€ (standard) and 439€ (VIP). Obviously it is better to hurry because the tickets are literally pulverized in a short time. The single day ticket of your choice costs 109€ per person in the standard version and 175€ VIP.
Prices shown include taxes, fees and the international shipping. The VIP versions offer access to exclusive areas, separate rows and a privileged view of the stage.
WHERE TO STAY
The lack of a camping area is one of the major shortcomings of the Festival. If you want to stay near the Espacio Mad Festival, you must book your property several months in advance.
Of course, you can always opt for Madrid, moving, if necessary, by car or rail.
*All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
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