Mad Cool Festival has revealed the first wave of artists set to perform at the highly anticipated 2026 edition, marking the festival’s 10th anniversary. Leading the charge are British rock icons Pulp, American rock giants Foo Fighters, indie-pop favourites Florence & The Machine, and the legendary Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds.
The festival will take place from 8th to 11th July 2026, returning to its long-time home at the Iberdrola Music Villaverde site in Madrid. Organisers have announced significant upgrades to the venue, including the reduction of stages and a cap on public capacity, aimed at improving the festival experience by minimising artist clashes and scheduling conflicts.
As part of its milestone anniversary, Mad Cool will host over 70 top-tier acts, with Foo Fighters among the first confirmed headliners. Other major names joining the line-up include Twenty One Pilots, Lorde, CMAT, Wolf Alice, Jennie, Moby, Kings of Leon, The War On Drugs, Halsey, Teddy Swims, Pixies, The Black Crowes, and David Byrne, who will be performing his newly released album Who Is The Sky? alongside his iconic back catalogue.
Mad Cool members can access an exclusive presale from 17th to 20th November, with general ticket sales opening on 20th November. A full line-up poster is available, giving festival-goers a sneak peek at the incredible roster of talent.
Other notable acts on the bill include Kasabian, Jalen Ngonda, The Vaccines, Matt Berninger, Sigrid, Interpol, Holly Humberstone, Midnight Generation, Frost Children, Sadie Jean, Son Mieux, Zimmer90, Chloe Slater, The Reytons, Persia Holder, Overpass, Ttssfu, and Supermodel.
For electronic music lovers, Mad Cool will feature a dedicated area with performances from world-renowned DJs such as Richie Hawtin, Boys Noize, Polo & Pan, Nina Kraviz, Swimming Paul, Weval, Palms Trax, and Bunt. The line-up will also showcase a range of Spanish talent and rising electronic stars like Hoonine, Aerea, Young Prado, and Luxi Villar. Additionally, the future winners of Mad Cool Talent and Mad Cool DJ Talent by Vibra Mahou will be featured throughout the festival.
This year’s festival also boasted an impressive line-up, with Olivia Rodrigo, Noah Kahan, Nine Inch Nails, Iggy Pop, Alanis Morissette, Weezer, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Gracie Abrams, St. Vincent, Justice, Bloc Party, Kaiser Chiefs, The Wombats, Jet, and Glass Animals all gracing the stage.
With the 2026 edition shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet, Mad Cool Festival promises to deliver an unforgettable celebration of music.