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The newest rock sanctuary of Madrid
Mad Cool Festival – now in its second year – is already one of the most essential rock and pop festivals that Europe has to offer. Set in the urban heart that is Madrid, it is an ideal festival for city-goers and rock fans alike.
Quickly building a name for itself as being able to secure major names such as Neil Young, The Who, The Prodigy, Die Antwoord, Biffy Clyro, Jane's Addiction, Editors, Bastille, Two Door Cinema Club and Vetusta Morla, this year looks set to host a plethora of international mega-stars.
With the main stages being large outdoor installations and a further 3 inside the Caja Mágica, the festival is preparing itself to follow up the success of its first edition by being even bigger this time around.
Lineup
Mad Cool
- The Lumineers 19:40 - 20:30
- Foo Fighters 22:15 - 00:45
- Catfish and the Bottlemen 02:00 - 03:10
Koko UK
- George Ezra 18:55 - 19:40
- Foals 20:35 - 21:45
- Kurt Vile & The Violators 00:50 - 01:55
- Boys Noize 03:10 - 04:35
Matusalem
- Warpaint 19:20 - 20:25
- Jagwar Ma 22:05 - 23:15
- Belle & Sebastian 23:40 - 00:55
- Trentemøller 02:10 - 03:20
Radio Station
- Plastic People 18:30 - 19:15
- Quique González & Los Detectives 20:30 - 22:00
- UNKLE 01:00 - 02:05
- Machinedrum 03:20 - 04:35
Mondosonoro
- Nora Norman 18:40 - 19:20
- Neuman 19:40 - 20:25
- Joseph 21:10 - 21:55
- Chelsea Boots 22:30 - 23:10
- Paracusia 23:45 - 00:25
- WAS 00:55 - 01:55
- The Amsterdammers
Koko UK
- Peter Bjorn and John 19:15 - 20:15
- alt-J 21:40 - 22:55
- Slowdive 02:00 - 03:15
Matusalem
- Viva Suecia 18:30 - 19:15
- Spoon 20:25 - 21:25
- Kodaline 22:50 - 23:50
- Cage the Elephant 01:00 - 02:00
- Star Slinger 03:20 - 04:35
Radio Station
- Deap Vally 19:20 - 20:00
- Ryan Adams 21:30 - 22:45
- Benjamin Booker 23:55 - 00:55
- Kiasmos 02:05 - 03:20
Mondosonoro
- Dear Audrey 19:00 - 19:40
- Shinova 20:10 - 20:55
- Sexy Zebras 21:40 - 22:25
- Cannibals 22:55 - 23:35
- The Amsterdammers 00:15 - 00:55
- Aurora & The Betrayers 02:05 - 03:05
Mad Cool
- Wilco 19:45 - 21:15
- Kings of Leon 22:55 - 00:25
- Moderat 01:40 - 03:05
Koko UK
- Xavier Rudd 18:50 - 19:40
- Manic Street Preachers 21:20 - 22:25
- Foster the People 00:30 - 01:35
- SBTRKT [DJ set] 03:05 - 04:35
Matusalem
- Anna of the North 18:35 - 19:20
- Fuel Fandango 20:10 - 21:00
- Dinosaur Jr. 22:10 - 23:10
- Belako 23:35 - 00:25
- Junior Boys 01:45 - 03:00
Radio Station
Mondosonoro
- Fizzy Soup 18:40 - 19:20
- Ganges 19:50 - 20:30
- Veintiuno 21:00 - 21:45
- FULL 22:10 - 23:05
- Not My Circus 23:30 - 00:10
- Los Zigarros 00:40 - 01:40
The Caja Mágica ('Magic Box') is located in the southern district of Madrid and is a major venue with a selection of indoor and outdoor areas to explore.
Address
Caja Mágica, Cmo. de Perlaes, 23, Madrid, 28041, Spain
FAQs
The easiest way to get to Caja Mágica from Madrid city centre is by Metro line 3 to the station 'San Fermín – Orcasur'. The venue is a short walk east from there.
Yes. Lockers will be available at the main entrance, at extra cost.
All ages can attend Mad Cool Festival. However, anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under 8 years old do not pay to enter.
You will need to print your tickets and bring them to the festival entrance. Once there you will be given your wristband (at no extra charge).
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