Mad Cool 2025 opens with Foo Fighters, political Moby set, and surprise Arde Bogotá appearance
Mad Cool 2025 kicked off on Wednesday at 18:35 with Palaye Royale and Hot Wax performing on the Orange and Mahou Cinco Estrellas stages respectively, as Madrid hit nearly 40°C. The extreme heat defined the first day, with attendees seeking shade, water jets, and free sunscreen from a brand. Foo Fighters played their first Spanish show in nine years, while Moby delivered the most political set of the day, explicitly targeting Trump. Arde Bogotá made a surprise appearance. Pablo Und Destruktion commented on Bad Bunny's "casita" having identity but no class consciousness.
Key facts
- Mad Cool 2025 first day started at 18:35 on Wednesday
- Palaye Royale and Hot Wax opened the festival
- Madrid temperature reached nearly 40°C
- Foo Fighters performed for first time in Spain in nine years
- Moby's electronic set was the most political of the day, against Trump
- Arde Bogotá made a surprise appearance
- Pablo Und Destruktion criticized Bad Bunny's lack of class consciousness
- Free sunscreen was offered by a brand
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Mad Cool
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain