Muse to Headline Mad Cool 2025 After Kings of Leon Drop Out

Big news for festival fans: Muse are officially headlining Mad Cool Festival 2025 in Madrid, stepping in last-minute after Kings of Leon were forced to cancel their European and UK tour.

The change comes after frontman Caleb Followill underwent emergency surgery, leaving fans disappointed — but they won’t be left without a show. Instead, they’ll get to see one of the UK’s most electrifying live bands take over the Thursday night slot.

A One-Off Spanish Date for Muse
If you’ve never seen Muse live, this might just be your chance. The trio — Matt Bellamy, Chris Wolstenholme, and Dominic Howard — are known for their epic stage presence, soaring vocals, and jaw-dropping visuals. They last played Mad Cool in 2022, and they’re back for what will be their only show in Spain next year.

Expect a huge night at Iberdrola Music in Villaverde on 10th July, kicking off the festival with a bang.

Thursday’s Looking Huge: Muse, Iggy Pop, and Weezer
Muse will be joining a stacked Thursday line-up that already includes Iggy Pop and Weezer — a dream combination of raw punk energy, quirky alt-rock, and arena-sized anthems.

Whether you’re there for the nostalgia, the spectacle, or to discover something new, Thursday’s shaping up to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

Mad Cool Festival 2025: What You Need to Know
📍 Where: Iberdrola Music, Villaverde (Madrid)

📅 When: 10–12 July 2025

🎸 Who’s Playing: Muse, Iggy Pop, Weezer – with more acts still to be announced

Tickets are available now on the official Mad Cool Festival website, so don’t hang about — especially if you want to catch Muse live in Madrid next summer.