Mad Cool 2025 it’s here@oliviarodrigo , @KingsOfLeon , @gracieabrams , @NoahKahan , Alanis Morissette, @Weezer , @30SECONDSTOMARS and 55 bands more will be in MADRID between July 10-12thpic.twitter.com/8j0Wj74kn9

— Mad Cool Festival (@madcoolfestival) December 19, 2024

The 2025 lineup boasts an impressive selection of UK talent, ranging from legendary bands to contemporary stars. While no major UK solo artists are confirmed as of now, announcements are still being made and updates may follow as the festival approaches.

Glass Animals are a British indie rock band from Oxford, formed in 2010. Known for their dreamy, experimental sound and lush production, they blend indie rock with elements of electronic, R&B, and psychedelic pop. The band gained international fame with their chart-topping hit ‘Heat Waves’ from their album ‘Dreamland’ (2020). The song peaked at #5 on the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the band’s highest-charting songs in their home country.

The British indie rock band Kaiser Chiefs is known for their energetic performances and catchy anthems, they gained fame with hits like ‘Ruby’, ‘I Predict a Riot’, and ‘Oh My God’. Their music blends indie rock, Britpop, and post-punk revival styles. Their hit ‘Ruby’ debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the Kaiser Chiefs’ first and only UK chart-topper. The band has recently announced a series of outdoor shows to commemorate the 20th anniversary of their debut album ‘Employment’.

Another exciting band on the lineup are The Wombats. The Liverpool indie rock band is known for their infectious energy, witty lyrics, and danceable tunes. They gained fame with hits like ‘Let’s Dance to Joy Division’, ‘Moving to New York’, and ‘Greek Tragedy’. The band currently has a new album on the way, ‘Oh! The Ocean’, which is set to release on February 14, 2025. The band has so far described ‘Oh! The Ocean’ as their most ambitious album to date, blending their trademark upbeat sound with darker, introspective undertones.

Aside from these indie rock bands, the Mad Cool Festival will also host Bloc Party, a band formed in London in 1999, which blends post-punk revival with alternative and electronic elements. The lineup is rich with other American music acts scheduled such as Olivia Rodrigo, Kings of Leon, Foster The People, and Iggy Pop as the headliners.

The 2025 edition will host over 60 artists across multiple stages, offering an unforgettable experience for music lovers. Mad Cool also places a strong emphasis on eco-friendly practices, making it a favourite for environmentally conscious attendees. Whether you’re a fan of indie rock, electronic beats, or just want to experience a world-class festival, Mad Cool 2025 promises to be a must-attend event with tickets to be found through their official website.

The festival has been teasing the lineup announcement throughout the beginning of June, revealing just a couple of letters on their poster each day.

LETTER UNLOCKED✨

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— Mad Cool Festival (@madcoolfestival) June 11, 2021

The countdown to the Madrid festival has officially begun – the event will take place from July 6th – 9th 2022 with the bigger lineup ever. This will be the fifth anniversary of the festival, and the lineup features names from previous events as well as acts new to the festival and new to the music scene, making for a vibrant and varied lineup.

Una edición histórica merece brillar con un cartel a su altura. Os lo debemos.

Y esto es solo el principio… Muy pronto 3 nuevos headliners y más bandas ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Consigue tus entradas en https://t.co/kYvdqfdF46#MadCool2022 #ShineAgain✨ pic.twitter.com/kT9bzsnmGA

— Mad Cool Festival (@madcoolfestival) June 16, 2021

In total, the lineup features 104 artists across all genres and there are still three headliners to be announced alongside a few more up and coming artists. Among the acts already announced are Muse, Imagine Dragons, The Killers, Kings of Leon, Metallica, Twenty One Pilots, Carly Rae Jepsen, Wolf Alice, Trove Lo, and St Vincent.

In the press release, Mad Cool Festival said “Music will shine again in Madrid! The countdown to Mad Cool Festival 2022 has started. The long awaited 5th anniversary of the festival will return on July 6, 7, 8 & 9th 2022 and it comes back bigger than ever.” 

The festival has stated that all tickets that would-be festival-goers purchased for either the 2020 or 2021 festivals, would be valid for entry to Mad Cool Festival 2022 and that further tickets are already on sale via the festival website.

Both day tickets and weekend passes will remain at their current prices, and refund options will open up on July 7th 2021 for anyone who would like to request one – any ticketholder with a day pass who wishes to change the day will be able to do so through the website at www.madcoolarea.es.

UPDATE 11/06/2022

As July draws ever closer, a generous number of new acts have been announced for the forthcoming festival.

Perhaps at the top of the list is California alt-metal outfit Incubus, who will be performing on Friday the 8th of July. Also on the list of names are UK rockers Don Broco, CL, Only The Poets, Alyona Alyona, Noisy, Alina Pash, ORSLOK, Jimena Amarillo, b1n0, Florence Arman, Gurriers, Megane Mercury, Gui Aly, Amor Líquido, Mori and Andreew. The festival will also feature DJ sets from Miqui Brightside, Laura Put and Mechudo.

You can view the updated line-up poster down below.