Mad Cool Festival blends music and World Cup fever
At Mad Cool Festival in Madrid, attendees watched Spain's national football team play in the World Cup while enjoying performances by Kings of Leon, Pixies, Twenty One Pilots, and Halsey. The festival coincided with the anniversary of Spain's first World Cup win in 2010. Kings of Leon, who last played Madrid in 2010 at Palacio Vistalegre, performed to tens of thousands. The event highlighted the intersection of live music and sports fandom.
Key facts
- Mad Cool Festival took place in Madrid.
- Spain's national football team played a World Cup match during the festival.
- Kings of Leon performed at Mad Cool, having last played Madrid in 2010 at Palacio Vistalegre.
- Pixies, Twenty One Pilots, and Halsey also performed.
- Spain won its first World Cup in 2010.
- The festival attracted tens of thousands of attendees.
- Fans watched the football match while listening to Kings of Leon.
- The event combined music and football fandom.
Entities
Artists
- Kings of Leon
- Pixies
- Twenty One Pilots
- Halsey
Institutions
- Mad Cool Festival
- Palacio Vistalegre
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain