Mad Cool is the latest festival to announce its line-up for 2026, with the initial poster revealing its next formation of global artists and rising stars.
Big things are expected from Mad Cool in celebration of its tenth anniversary. If the unveiled artists are anything to go by, it looks like it will deliver. Among the artists topping the bill are British indie rock bands Wolf Alice and Florence + The Machine, both of whom will be performing material from their latest albums released this year.
Mad Cool will be the first festival headlined by K-Pop star Jennie, who found fame as a member of girl group BLACKPINK but has gone on to achieve success as a solo artist. Jennie is no stranger to the festival circuit, having previously performed at Coachella both with and without BLACKPINK, but her headline slot at Mad Cool is a serious and deserved step up.
Other headliners include Foo Fighters, a stronghold on the global festival scene; ’90s Britpop legends Pulp; and Talking Heads founder David Byrne, for whom 2026 is shaping up to be a busy year of live appearances.
Fleshing out the rock-and-indie-heavy line-up are Mexican sister trio The Warning, and breakthrough baroque outfit The Last Dinner Party. But pop purists, fear not; Reneé Rapp, CMAT, Halsey, and Zara Larsson will also take to the stages of open-air venue Iberdrola Music, where the festival has been held since 2023.
The festival will take to Madrid from 8-11 July 2026. Tickets will be on general sale from November 20th at madcooltickets.com.
