Dua Lipa, Janelle Monáe and Jessie Ware among first names for Mad Cool Festival 2024

The 2024 edition of Mad Cool will take place 10-13 July. The opening day will see pop icon and Grammy Award winner Dua Lipa headline as her second appearance at the festival. Throughout the day, there will be performances by the likes of The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage, Janelle Monáe, Soccer Mommy, Swim School, and more.

The following day is headlined by Pearl Jam, who are supported by the likes of Greta Van Fleet, Bonobo, Larkin Poe, Michael Kiwanuka, Black Honey, Kneecap, and Motxila 21 who is a music group formed by 15 members with Down Syndrome and seven volunteers, born out of a love for music and the effort of overcoming challenges.

WELCOME TO MAD COOL 2024
Starring @DUALIPA @PearlJam @JanelleMonae Bring Me The Horizon @AvrilLavigne @SmashingPumpkin See You from July 10th - 13th!! pic.twitter.com/JcmiaRSCMv

— Mad Cool Festival (@madcoolfestival) December 11, 2023

Sum 41 close out Friday night, following a performance by Jessie Ware. Unknown Mortal Orchestra, The Breeders, Tom Morello, Alvvays, Sleaford Mods and Black Pumas are also on the day's bill. Mad Cool Festival 2024 has its final celebrations on Saturday 13 July, with Avril Lavigne, Bring Me The Horizon, Arlo Parks, Ashnikko, Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats, Genesis Owusu and more.

The forthcoming festival comes with improvements in the overall attendee experience, following feedback from previous attendees. The 2024 edition will see a reduction in the number of stages, going from eight to six, as well as a general reduction in public capacity, aiming to improve flows within the festival and reduce schedule conflicts and artist overlaps.

Additionally, Mad Cool will enhance general festival services, with measures such as increasing drinking water stations, the number and distribution of toilets, bar lengths, and bracelet recharge points, as well as creating new relaxation and rest areas, along with more shaded spaces.