Mad Cool Festival 2025 shares new additions to this year’s lineup and announced the daily schedule. New names include: NINE INCH NAILS, BAD NERVES, GEORDIE GREEP, CHLOÉ CAILLET and KINGFISHR. This year also marks the debut of Brunch Electronik x Mad Cool, an exclusive day dedicated to showcasing the best of electronic music at the festival.
NINE INCH NAILS, fronted by Trent Reznor, will headline Mad Cool 2025 on Friday 11th July, marking their highly anticipated return following their acclaimed performance in 2018. Widely regarded as pioneers of 90s industrial rock, NINE INCH NAILS continues to be a groundbreaking force with a profound influence on contemporary culture. Their impact extends beyond music, encompassing significant contributions to film, music production, and collaborations with other artists.
The latest wave of announcements is completed by the bold punk sound of the British band BAD NERVES, the avant-garde and genre-defying style of GEORDIE GREEP, former frontman of Black Midi, the eclectic set by New York’s CHLOÉ CAILLET, one of today’s most in-demand DJs, and the alternative folk of the Irish band KINGFISHR.
This year’s edition of Mad Cool Festival will kick off on Thursday 10th July, featuring major acts such as KINGS OF LEON, GRACIE ABRAMS, IGGY POP, WEEZER and more. Friday 11th July will be headlined by NINE INCH NAILS, joined by NOAH KAHAN, ALANIS MORISSETTE and BENSON BOONE. On Saturday 12th July, the spotlight will be on OLIVIA RODRIGO, JUSTICE, ARDE BOGOTÁ and THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS.
Additionally, winners of the ‘Mad Cool Talent by Vibra Mahou’ and ‘Mad Cool DJ Talent by Vibra Mahou’ initiatives will join the lineup, providing emerging bands and DJs with the chance to perform on a globally recognized stage.
For the first time, Brunch Electronik will join Mad Cool Festival to host a special day dedicated to electronic music on Sunday 13th July. Renowned as a national benchmark in club music, Brunch Electronik is celebrated for its inclusive ethos and for showcasing some of the most prominent international DJs. Its participation enhances the festival’s lineup, providing a unique space for electronic music enthusiasts.
Mad Cool Festival 2025 will take place on 10th, 11th, and 12th July at the Iberdrola Music venue in Villaverde, south of Madrid. This space seamlessly combines leisure, culture, and innovation, setting an example of commitment to a greener and more sustainable future. Spanning over 185,000 square metres, it is designed to serve as a model of responsible management, capable of hosting a wide variety of events, with the goal of becoming a key cultural and social hub in southern Madrid.
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